Number 07.07.12 Division Vice President for Research and Economic Development - Office of Environmental Health and Safety Date November 2013, Reviewed September 2021 Purpose The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure have specific registration and management requirements for researchers using controlled substances. This document provides the requirements for the use of these materials at UAH. Policy Use of DEA Controlled Substances in Research Review The Office for Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) is responsible for the review of this policy every five (5) years (or whenever circumstances require). Use of DEA Controlled Substances in Research