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All Ketamine Clinics and Prescribers are at Risk for DEA Investigations
- Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance, while most opioids are Schedule II drugs. However, the DEA has stated that it is treating ketamine like opioids, comparing its use to “the early days of the opioid epidemic.”
- At Spodek Law Group, we are representing ketamine clinics and providers in DEA investigations and enforcement proceedings across the country.
- All ketamine clinics and providers are at risk for DEA investigation. While the DEA is currently focusing on certain red flags, it is targeting clinics and providers that do not raise these red flags as well.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is cracking down on ketamine clinics and providers across the country. It is targeting clinics and providers that prescribe and dispense ketamine in a variety of settings, with several of the DEA’s efforts resulting in large-scale enforcement actions.
1. Prescribing Ketamine for “Off-Label” Use
The DEA has stated that it is focusing on ketamine clinics and providers that prescribe ketamine for “off-label” use. While ketamine is only approved for use as general anesthesia during diagnostic and surgical procedures, it is widely prescribed for off-label uses including the treatment of depression and other mood disorders.
2. Billing Medicare for Ketamine in Non-Approved Settings
The DEA is also focusing on ketamine clinics and providers that bill Medicare for ketamine in non-approved settings. While Medicare will generally cover ketamine administered in hospitals and surgical centers, it generally will not cover ketamine administered in ketamine clinics.
3. Billing Private Insurance for Ketamine in Non-Approved Settings
The DEA is also focusing on ketamine clinics and providers that bill private insurance for ketamine in non-approved settings.
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Saying 'I want to remain silent' isn't enough – you must actually stop talking. Officers can keep asking questions, and anything you say after can still be used.
Bail Conditions Are Enforceable
Violating any bail condition – even minor ones like missing a check-in – can result in immediate arrest and revocation of release. Take every condition seriously.
Ketamine Clinics and Providers Need to Take Proactive Steps
- Ensuring that all ketamine prescriptions are medically necessary and supported by documentation
- Ensuring that all ketamine prescriptions are written for FDA-approved uses or are supported by appropriate documentation for off-label use
Spodek Law Group Defends Ketamine Clinics and Providers Against DEA Enforcement
At Spodek Law Group, we have extensive experience representing health care providers in DEA investigations and enforcement proceedings. If you are facing scrutiny from the DEA, we can help you protect your business and your medical license. Call 212-300-5196.
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New Jersey reformed its bail system in 2017. Instead of a cash-based system, judges now use a Public Safety Assessment (PSA) to determine whether a defendant should be released pretrial. Most defendants are released with conditions, while those deemed high-risk may be detained. An experienced attorney can argue for favorable release conditions at your detention hearing.
No. You have the constitutional right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning. Anything you say to police can be used against you in court. Politely invoke your rights by saying "I want to speak with my attorney before answering any questions." This cannot be held against you.
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An arraignment is your first court appearance after being charged with a crime. The judge will read the charges against you, and you'll enter a plea (usually not guilty at this stage). The judge will also set bail or release conditions. Having an attorney at your arraignment is critical, as they can advocate for favorable bail terms and begin building your defense strategy from day one.
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