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"Controlled Substances" is an umbrella term for both prescription (such as OxyContin) and illegal drugs (such as Marijuana) that are regulated or prohibited by federal law. In addition state law will prohibit the same types of drugs (see Controlled Substances Legislation). States regulate the distribution of controlled substances with medicinal effects through its administrative bodies (see e.g., State Medical Boards) charged with licensing and disciplining doctors and pharmacists.

and regulates the distribution of controlled substances with medicinal effects through its licensure and discipline of doctors and pharmacists (see State Pain Policies).

Federal Government Agencies
Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

• Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
• National Drug Code Directory [HTML]
• FDA Oncology Tools [HTML] (variety of information related to cancer and approved cancer drug therapies)

• DEA Dispensing to Patients [HTML]

Statutes
See Controlled Substances

Substance Abuse Prevention
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Prevention On-Line [HTML]
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, service of Department of Health and Human Services [HTML]
Opioid Agonist Treatment Advocacy Community [HTML]

Guidelines
FSMB, Model Guidelines for the Use Of Controlled Substances for the Treatment Of Pain [HTML]
The Drug Enforcement Administration and Proposed Model Guidelines for the Use of Controlled Substances in Pain Management, 1998. [HTML]

• Summary: This DEA endorsement of the FSMB’s model guidelines notes that they will help physicians adhere to pain management standards and help law enforcement officials determine whether pain medication is being appropriately prescribed.

• Summary: NASCSA’s formal endorsement of the FSMB’s standards notes that they will help guide both health care providers and law enforcement officials.