Instructions

The
purpose of this research project is to highlight your important findings on the
prescribing laws for your state
(Virginia) with regard
to controlled substances. In doing so, you
should gain clarity on the regulations for your area of practice.

When submitting this assignment, please
ensure that you:

·     
Use a 12 point
font in a standard font such as Calibri, Arial or Times New Roman.

·     
Use 1.5 spacing and 2.53 cm (1”) wide
margins.

·     
Leave a blank line between paragraphs.

·     
Write between
1500 – 2000 words, excluding references.

To
guide you in your research,
please structure your project as indicated below and
respond to the following prompts:

1.    Introduction (+/- 250
words)

Briefly introduce the state (Virginia) you will be researching. Relevant
information may include:

a.   
State statistics on the use of controlled substances and opioids

b.  
State statistics on the prescription of controlled substances and opioids

2.    Main topics (+/- 1000 – 1500 words)

Describe the main topics
that you will examine in your research. Use quotes and references to support your findings in
this section.

General Controlled Substance Prescribing Laws

a.   
Describe Virginia’s prescribing laws with regard to:

i.     Schedule II Controlled Substances

                                                   ii.    
Schedule III to V Controlled Substances

Opioid Prescribing Laws

b.  
Describe Virginia’s prescribing laws with regard to:

                                                     i.    
Opioids in particular

                                                    ii.    
Opioid overdose

                                                   iii.    
Opioid prescribing for nursing practitioners

iv.    
Prescription monitoring program
and reporting to the state

Opioid Addiction
Treatment Programs

c.   
Describe Virginia’s available treatment programs for opioid addiction.

Relevant information may include:

                                                     i.    
Medications Virginia allows
to be prescribed for opioid
addiction

                                                     ii.    
Waivers required for addiction treatment

                                                    iii.    
Training required for prescribers

iv.    
Limitations of addiction
treatment for nursing
practitioners

3.    Conclusion (+/- 250
words)

Provide a brief conclusion to summarize your
research.

4.    
References

Include sources to support
your research project.
Citations should be formatted
in proper APA style.