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Federal Register · May 22, 2026
The title they went with Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of 2-Fluorodeschloroketamine in Schedule I Noisy translates that to

A synthetic drug can no longer be legally made or sold in the US

What happened
The US Drug Enforcement Administration just made a synthetic drug, 2-Fluorodeschloroketamine, illegal to handle. This means anyone who makes, distributes, or possesses it now faces the same criminal penalties as for heroin.
Why it matters
The US Drug Enforcement Administration just classified a synthetic drug, 2-Fluorodeschloroketamine, as having no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. This immediately criminalizes its manufacture, distribution, and possession. It also makes it impossible to legally study or develop, even if potential benefits were found later.
The signal
Watch for the DEA to propose a permanent scheduling of 2-Fluorodeschloroketamine, which would solidify these restrictions beyond the current two-year temporary order.
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