What is a Controlled Substance?
In the context of this policy, a is as defined by the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Agency (), Office of Diversion. Specifically, a controlled substance is a drug or other substance, or immediate precursor, included in .
Background
It may be necessary to use controlled substances in certain research and teaching activities on the CU«Ƶ campus. Controlled substances are identified in the schedules contained within the “Controlled Substances Inventory List,” published by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
In accordance with Title 21, , all University employees who are conducting research or teaching activities that involve controlled substances must:
Research Involving Cannabis
Regulations concerning research involving cannabis, including marijuana and industrial hemp, are particularly complex. Please see the CU «Ƶ Hemp and Marijuana Guidance document and contact RegulatoryCompliance AssociateմdzٴDz (303-492-0770) with questions.