Are Ketamine Clinics Legal in the U.S.?
Attorney for Federal Ketamine Clinic Compliance and Defense
Federal Authorities are Aggressively Scrutinizing Ketamine Clinics and Their Owners. If You Own a Ketamine Clinic, You Need to Ensure That You Are Compliant with All Applicable Laws and Regulations—and You Need to Be Prepared to Defend Against Federal Charges if Necessary.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other federal law enforcement authorities are aggressively targeting the owners of ketamine clinics across the country. These authorities have identified ketamine clinics as a potential source of widespread prescription drug diversion, and they are taking action to bring these clinics and their owners to justice.
If you own a ketamine clinic or are thinking about opening a ketamine clinic, you need to ensure that you are fully aware of the risks involved. While ketamine is a Schedule III drug, it is still a dangerous drug with a high potential for abuse.
"Illegally operating clinics that dispense controlled substances and contribute to the addiction crisis will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Understanding the Legal Risks that Come with Owning a Ketamine Clinic
1. Prescribing Ketamine for Non-Medical Purposes
Like all prescription drugs, ketamine and ketamine-based medications can only be prescribed for medical purposes. If a clinic's owners or physicians are prescribing ketamine for non-medical purposes, they can face civil or criminal charges under the Controlled Substances Act.
