DEA Regulations and Schedule II Medications Federal DEA regulations affect how we can prescribe certain ADHD medications, sleep aids, and anxiety medications. Presently we are only prescribing controlled substances in DC, MD and VA. If regulations change, we might need to adjust how you receive certain medications. We’ll keep you informed and work with you to ensure continuity of care.

Alprazolam (Xanax) and Similar Medications If you’re not currently taking Xanax, we typically don’t start it as a new medication due to safety concerns around dependency. However, if you’re already taking it, we’ll work with you to assess your needs and create a safe treatment plan.

Stimulants and Sleep Medications When clinically appropriate, we do prescribe stimulants for ADHD and sleep aids for sleep disorders. These medications are highly regulated, requiring more frequent check-ins and specific documentation – all designed to ensure your safety.

Medical Cannabis Authorization In states where it’s legal, we may recommend medical cannabis after exploring other equally effective options first. Like any medication, the key is finding the right balance.

Ketamine Therapy Coordination Ketamine is showing remarkable promise for treatment-resistant depression. While we don’t directly prescribe or provide esketamine in our practice, we absolutely support and can help coordinate ketamine treatment when clinically appropriate.