State Guidelines on Prescribing Opiates
In addition to federal regulations, states often have their own specific policies which Providers must follow. Urine Drug Screening is even mandatory in several states. The following map can provide more information on state-specific guidelines, it is as an educational tool only.
States with Mandatory Screening are in Orange
States with Recommended Screening are in Blue
States with No Specific Information are in Gray
Federal Guidelines
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) PolicyModel Policy For the Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Controlled Substances Act (CSA)Practitioner's Manual, an Informational Outline of the Controlled Substances Act
American Pain Society(APS)-American Academy of Pain Medicine(AAPM) Clinical GuidelinesClinical Guidelines for the Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain.