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DEA Controlled Substances

Every person that engages in research with Controlled Substances must be registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In addition, use of Controlled Substances in Massachusetts also requires registration with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).

While there is no institute-wide license to use controlled substances, researchers at MIT may obtain certain controlled substances through the Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) as outlined in their approved Committee on Animal Care (CAC) protocol. Principal Investigators (PI’s) must apply for registration as a researcher to order controlled substances directly from a distributor or vendor.

While there is no institute-wide license to use controlled substances, researchers at MIT may obtain certain controlled substances through the Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM) as outlined in their approved Committee on Animal Care (CAC) protocol. Principal Investigators (PI’s) must apply for registration as a researcher to order controlled substances directly from a distributor or vendor.