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Substance-related regulation and enforcement in West Virginia are managed by state and federal agencies responsible for oversight, licensing, compliance, and public safety. The resources below provide information on regulatory frameworks related to alcohol, hemp, prescription medications, and controlled substances.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture oversees regulatory requirements related to hemp products and maintains relevant registries and compliance standards, including the Kratom and Hemp Registry.
The West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration regulates the sale, distribution, and licensing of alcoholic beverages throughout the state. ABCA oversees compliance, permitting, and enforcement of alcohol-related laws.
The West Virginia Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy and oversees controlled substance monitoring programs within the state. This includes monitoring systems designed to reduce prescription drug misuse and diversion.
The West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program (CSMP) is a statewide prescription drug monitoring program that tracks the dispensing of controlled substances. The program supports efforts to prevent prescription drug misuse, diversion, and unsafe prescribing practices.
The West Virginia State Police enforce state laws related to controlled substances, impaired driving, and other public safety matters.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Diversion Control Division oversees federal enforcement of controlled substance regulations, including monitoring prescription medication distribution and preventing diversion.