How is alcohol generally classified under the Dangerous Drugs Act?

Alcohol is generally classified under the Dangerous Drugs Act as excluded unless misused. This classification recognizes that while alcohol is a psychoactive substance, it is legal and regulated in many contexts, such as for personal consumption and sale in licensed establishments. The emphasis on "unless misused" underscores that alcohol can have harmful effects if consumed irresponsibly, leading to substance abuse and health issues. Thus, the law acknowledges the potential for misuse while allowing for its legal use within regulated guidelines.

The other classifications do not accurately reflect the status of alcohol under the Dangerous Drugs Act. Being fully included under the act would imply that it is treated with the same level of restriction as controlled dangerous substances, which it is not. Declaring alcohol illegal in all forms would disregard its legal status as a widely accepted beverage. Asserting that alcohol is legal with no regulations ignores the various laws and age restrictions governing its use and sale.