Controlled Substances, DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration

4.1.5 Controlled Substances

If controlled substances are proposed to be administered as part of a research protocol or if research is to be conducted on the substances themselves, applicants/recipient must ensure that the DEA requirements, including registration, inspection, and certification, as applicable, are met. Regional DEA offices can supply forms and information concerning the type of registration required for a particular substance for research use. The main registration office in Washington, DC may be reached at 800-882-9539. Information also is available from the National Institute on Drug Abuse at 301-443-6441.