While Portugal decriminalized all drugs, that is not the same thing as legalization. Acquisition, possession and use of pot are administrative offenses in Portugal, punishable by civil sanctions such as fines or community service. Sources: Cato Institute, Time. 1  Share. 2  Tweet.
Lyrica abuse. Lyrica is not the easiest drug to abuse, but it is a controlled substance, meaning that it can be abused and can be addictive to the right people. It is a class V controlled substance though which means that it has the definite potential to be abused and addictive.n this way, people can become addicted to Lyrica and abuse it. Lyrica can also be abused if you take more than the prescribed dosage given to you by your doctor. This can cause problems in itself and can lead to damage in your body.
While Lyrica is not indicated to treat pain from conditions other than those listed above, physicians do sometimes prescribe it to treat certain forms of pain, such as back pain and chronic pain. This is known as off label prescribing. Lyrica is believed to have low potential for abuse or addiction (a Schedule V medication). For some patients, Lyrica starts to work in as little as one week. For others, it may take several weeks before taking effect, so patients should be sure to discuss this with their doctor.