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What is a Controlled Substance?

In the context of this policy, a is as defined by the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency (), Office of Diversion. Specifically, a controlled substance is a drug or other substance, or immediate precursor, included in .

Background

It may be necessary to use controlled substances in certain research and teaching activities on the ���������� Boulder campus. Controlled substances are identified in the schedules contained within the “Controlled Substances Inventory List,” published by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

In accordance with Title 21, , all University employees who are conducting research or teaching activities that involve controlled substances must:

• comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding their use;
• possess any necessary US DEA and State of CO registrations;
• adhere to controlled substance storage, inventory maintenance, and disposal requirements;
• comply with reporting and record keeping requirements.

Research Involving Cannabis

Regulations concerning research involving cannabis, including marijuana and industrial hemp, are particularly complex. Please see the ���������� Boulder Hemp and Marijuana Guidance document and contact Regulatory Compliance Associate Tom Heddleston (303-492-0770) with questions.