What is the Haight Act?

The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008 was created to regulate online internet prescriptions, is enforced by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) and also imposes rules around the prescription of controlled substances through telepsychiatry (live interactive videoconferencing).
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Why is it called the Ryan Haight Act?

Ryan Haight Act was named after an 18-year-old who died from an overdose of Vicodin prescribed to him by a telemedicine doctor without conducting an adequate medical evaluation in person. The prescription was then delivered to Haight's door by an online pharmacy.
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Who was Ryan Haight?

Haight -- a multi-sport athlete and an A student -- died at 18 of an overdose of a prescription drug he ordered over the Internet.
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What exception was made to the Ryan Haight Act?

This public health emergency exemption is one of seven exceptions to the federal Ryan Haight Act's requirement to conduct an in-person exam before prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine.
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When was Ryan Haight Act passed?

L. 110-425) (hereafter, the "Ryan Haight Act" or the "Act") was enacted on October 15, 2008. The Act amended the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by adding various provisions to prevent the illegal distribution and dispensing of controlled substances by means of the internet.
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What is considered a controlled substance?

A drug or other substance that is tightly controlled by the government because it may be abused or cause addiction. The control applies to the way the substance is made, used, handled, stored, and distributed. Controlled substances include opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and anabolic steroids.
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Can cerebral prescribe controlled substances?

Cerebral is not recommended for those who are pregnant or nursing. The services are only available to clients ages 18 years and older. They're unable to prescribe controlled substances, like stimulants, including ADHD medications (they do, however, prescribe non-stimulant ADHD medications in most states).
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Does Florida allow telemedicine?

Current Florida licensees are able to provide telehealth services to patients in Florida without additional licensure; please do not apply for Out-of-State Telehealth Provider Registration in Florida.
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What schedule is Adderall in Florida?

Almost all medications that are classified as Schedule II through V drugs, including steroids; anti-seizure medications; stimulants like Adderall, Ritalin and ADHD medications; Ambien and Xanax are included in the law.
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Can a pharmacist refuse to fill a prescription in Florida?

(c) When validating a prescription, if at any time the pharmacist determines that in his or her professional judgment, concerns with the validity of the prescription cannot be resolved, the pharmacist shall refuse to fill or dispense the prescription.
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Why is telemedicine not available in Florida?

On April 6, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law legislation to remove Florida's prior restrictions on telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances. Previously, Florida had a general prohibition on prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine, with only narrow exceptions.
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Is Adderall a controlled substance?

DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

ADDERALL® is a Schedule II controlled substance. Amphetamines have been extensively abused. Tolerance, extreme psychological dependence, and severe social disability have occurred.
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Can cerebral prescribe Klonopin?

Yes, Cerebral's licensed prescribers may prescribe antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication and ensure your treatment is delivered right to your door. The process is seamless and effortless. With Cerebral, you will meet with a licensed prescriber to personalize your treatment plan.
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Is cerebral for ADHD?

Cerebral offers monthly subscriptions for behavioral and medication-based treatment for patients with mental health conditions such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
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What are the 4 types of drugs?

There are four main groups of drugs, divided according to their major effects, plus a few substances that do not easily fit into any category.
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The main categories are:
  • stimulants (e.g. cocaine)
  • depressants (e.g. alcohol)
  • opium-related painkillers (e.g. heroin)
  • hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)
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What are the 5 Schedules of controlled substances?

Schedule Organization
  • Schedule I: Marijuana, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, and peyote.
  • Schedule II: Methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, Vicodin, oxycodone, and Adderall.
  • Schedule III: Anabolic steroids, testosterone, and ketamine.
  • Schedule IV: Xanax, Ambien, Ativan, and Valium.
  • Schedule V: Cough suppressants.
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Is Gabapentin a controlled substance?

Gabapentin is not currently controlled under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
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Can you get Xanax through Cerebral?

Cerebral is halting prescriptions such as Adderall and Xanax for current and new patients. Cerebral will stop prescribing most controlled substances to new and existing patients, the embattled digital mental health company confirmed to Insider.
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Does Cerebral send Adderall?

Cerebral stops prescribing Adderall for new ADHD patients as reports of DEA investigation surface. Cerebral will stop writing prescriptions for Adderall, Ritalin and other controlled substances to new ADHD patients as concerns grow about telehealth companies' prescribing practices.
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Does Cerebral treat bipolar?

While Cerebral focuses on treating people with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and insomnia, Monument aims its services at people in alcohol addiction recovery.
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What does Adderall do to a normal person?

It calms them and most often improves their ability to focus.” In people who don't have ADHD, because Adderall produces an excess amount of dopamine, users may experience feelings of euphoria and increased energy levels, as well as possible dangerous physical and emotional side effects.
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Is Adderall addictive is it a narcotic?

At low, medically-safe prescription doses, Adderall is typically not addictive. However, high doses of it can lead to addiction. It is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance by the U.S. Controlled Substances Act because of its addictive properties.
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What is Vyvanse vs Adderall?

The Differences between Vyvanse and Adderall

Adderall is a combination of two stimulant drugs, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine; in contrast, Vyvanse is not an amphetamine-based stimulant, but a chemical, lisdexamfetamine dimesylate, which is in a class of new stimulants known as sympathomimetic amines.
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Can nurse practitioners do telemedicine in Florida?

Requirements: The out-of-state telehealth provider registration is for health care practitioners licensed outside of Florida ONLY. Florida licensees can already provide telehealth services to patients in Florida that they can treat in person.
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Does Florida allow online prescriptions?

House Bill 831 (2019), Electronic Prescribing, was signed into law by Governor DeSantis. The effective date is January 1, 2020. The bill provides important new requirements for prescribers to generate and transmit all prescriptions electronically upon licensure renewal or by July 1, 2021, whichever is earlier.
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