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Alabama Doctor and 3 Nurse Practitioners Charged With Running Fraudulent Pill Mill

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Department of Justice (DOJ), all four allegedly dispensed controlled substances inappropriately, unlawfully and for non-medical reasons. On December 6, 2017, three nurse practitioners and a doctor were arrested following an Alabama federal grand jury indictment accusing them of operating a “pill mill.” According to the U.S.

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Illinois Implements New Regulations That Allow Psychologists to Prescribe

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Mental health, substance abuse and child welfare agencies have faced challenges in serving clients and the new regulations come in hopes of expanding access to care. Any delegation of Schedule III through V controlled substances must identify the specific controlled substance by brand or generic name.

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Federal Judge Dismisses Former NFL Player’s Marijuana Decriminalization Suit

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The suit brought by Super Bowl winner and now weed entrepreneur Marvin Washington and others, seeks to challenge aspects of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) through the court when remedies are available through federal agencies, like the U.S. Kiffer decision, that the Controlled Substances Act is constitutional.

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