Initial Evaluation

• A thorough psychiatric evaluation is required before prescribing any controlled substance.

• An evaluation does not guarantee that a controlled substance will be prescribed

• Review of past medical records, prescription monitoring program (PMP/AWARExE), and when necessary, urine drug screening will be completed.

Informed Consent

• Patients must sign a Controlled Substances Agreement acknowledging their understanding of the risks, benefits, and responsibilities.

Prescription Monitoring

• All controlled substance prescriptions are monitored through the state PMP.

• Random urine drug screenings may be requested at any time to ensure compliance.

Medication Refills

• Refills will only be provided during scheduled follow-up appointments.

• Early refill requests, lost or stolen prescriptions, or medication misuse may result in the discontinuation of controlled substances.

Treatment Plan

• Controlled substances are prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, including therapy, lifestyle interventions, and non-controlled alternatives when appropriate.

Discountinuation

• If a patient violates this policy, shows signs of misuse, or fails to follow up as scheduled, controlled substances may be tapered and discontinued.​​​​​​​​​​​​