title: A review of controlled substances.
abstract: Physicians who understand the Controlled Substances Act and their regulations will have fewer complications and problems. The tracking/monitoring system helps protect physicians and their patients from problems with abuse and diversion. The understanding that pharmacists are utilizing their skills everyday in reviewing a patient's pharmaceutical history and aiding the patient will no doubt encourage increased interaction among the healthcare fields and increase the quality of treatment for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, USA.
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Doig
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cordy
mesh_terms: D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States