Law reform is the process by which the law is modified and shaped over time to better reflect the social values that society feels are important.he Conditions Which Give Rise to the Need for Reform Changing Social Values The values of societies change over time. This places pressure on the law to change and adapt over time. What is acceptable at tone time may be considered unacceptable at another time.
Psychotropic drug: Any drug capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior. Some legal drugs, such as lithium for bipolar disorder, are psychotropic. Many illicit drugs, such as cocaine, are also psychotropic.
Over the years, the Act has had several revisions including: 1  The Psychotropic Substances Act of 1978. 2  The Controlled Substances Penalties Amendments Act of 1984. 3  The Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act of 1988. 4  The Domestic Chemical Diversion and Control Act of 1993. 5  The Federal Analog Act. 6  The Methamphetamine Precursor Control Act.