N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-7.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:35-7.7 - Prohibitions on prescribing, administering or dispensing of controlled substances for detoxification; limited exceptions

(a) A practitioner shall not issue a prescription for a narcotic drug or for a depressant drug listed in any schedule which drug is intended for the purpose of "detoxification" or "maintenance treatment."

(b) Unless registered with the Division of Consumer Affairs to conduct a narcotic treatment program pursuant to N.J.S.A. 24:21-10 and N.J.A.C. 13:45H-11.2, a practitioner shall not dispense or administer a narcotic drug or a depressant drug listed in any schedule which drug is intended for the purpose of "detoxification" or "maintenance treatment," except:

1. To relieve acute withdrawal symptoms, provided that:

i. Such treatment shall not exceed 72 hours;

ii. No more than one day's supply of the drug is provided to the patient at a time; and

iii. Arrangements are made for referring the patient to an addiction specialist or a drug treatment program for treatment; or

2. As an adjunct to other medical or surgical treatment for conditions other than addiction in a licensed health care facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-7.7

Amended by R.2000 d.400, effective 10/2/2000.
See: 31 N.J.R. 2454(a), 32 N.J.R. 3576(a).
In (a), and (b), inserted references to depressant drugs.
Administrative change.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1204(b).