The Controlled Substances Act, Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, provides for the regulation of the manufacture and distribution of narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, anabolic steroids, and chemicals used in the production of controlled substances. Federal law requires that anyone using controlled drugs in the conduct of research have registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (D.E.A.) of the United States Department of Justice.

To meet the needs of investigators who do not have D.E.A. registration, the Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) will assist in anesthesia and euthanasia services on a fee-for-service basis. Requests for this technical assistance can be scheduled by contacting CCM at extension 2731.

Further, CCM will dispense the drugs for research use on a fee-per service basis. The CCM veterinary staff is available for consultation regarding drugs or practices that can be substituted for the use of controlled substances.

• Drug Release Form (PDF)