Controlled Substances

Medications such as benzodiazipines are tightly regulated by the DEA and are used to treat anxiety disorders.  Common names include Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Valium, etc as well as Adderall XR, Concerta, etc. .  These medications can be very useful but require more frequent monitoring and must be part of a comprehensive wellness plan.  Controlled substances will not be refilled early and cannot be refilled if patient is not reasonably compliant with appointments.  This practice utilizes the Maryland PDMP, a database which allows providers to see the history of controlled substances prescribed to an individual.  This initiative was designed to limit the abuse and diversion of prescription medications and by informing providers about current and past prescriptions and helping them to prescribe medication more safely and effectively.  

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This practice does not have a strict no benzodiazepine policy, but it must be stated from the outset that this practice uses them in only FDA indicated ways.  This clinic DOES have a strict no benzodiazepine policy when it comes to individuals prescribed opioids (whether for pain or medication assisted treatment) or other CNS depressants along with benzodiazapines.  

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Any aggressive or inappropriate behaviors in or around the prescribing of controlled substances will result in as rapid of a taper as is medically safe per guidelines.  Non-compliance with appointments, staff harassment, or aggressive behavior will result in safe taper of the medication and immediate discharge.