Opioid overdose has troubled Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Many lives have been lost due to drug diversion. Anyone dealing with controlled substance drugs should be registered with the DEA. You must apply for a DEA new registration or DEA registration renewal if your registration is about to expire. How should you get a DEA registration? A DEA registration number is essential for practicing health care persons dealing with controlled substances. You must fill an application for DEA new registration. The application may differ subject to your role and interaction with controlled substances. In some cases, if you are practicing under someone who is registered to the DEA, you may prescribe controlled substances under the same registration number. However, if any diversion must occur, the person with the registration number will be held accountable. Why is the DEA registration necessary? With a DEA registration, a closer screening is possible of all those dealing with controlled ...