BY: SAMANTHA BARTLETT, DVM

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 became law in December 2022. Under this act all DEA practitioners except practitioners that are solely veterinarians are required to undergo a one-time 8-hour training on opioid substance use disorders. 

This act specifically excludes veterinarians from this requirement. When renewing DEA licenses, the DEA has advised that veterinarians should check any box associated with the new training to proceed with their renewal application. This also applies to new applications. Because it is a one-time requirement, the training affirmation will not be included in subsequent registration renewals.