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WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
VetCE Live is all about creating a unique experience for the veterinary community—different from those huge events in big cities. VetCE Mesa is a focused, two-day conference and trade show at the Mesa Convention Center, just a quick 30-minute drive from Phoenix. With limited registration, this event gives you the chance to connect on a more personal level with experts, peers, and exhibitors. For exhibitors, it’s a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with the professionals who matter most.
History of the Opioid Epidemic – How Problems from the 1800s Still Influence Regulations Today
📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025 🕒 8:30 - 9:20 AM 📍 Medical Theater 2
This session will provide an historical context to the opioid epidemic and show how history provides the answers to several commonly asked questions about controlled substance regulations including: why are controlled drug laws so convoluted, why do federal and state controlled drug laws differ, why does drug abuse have a racial and socioeconomic pattern, how was it determined that CII drugs would have more stringent regulations than all other schedules, and has anything like the current xylazine issue ever happened before? Attendees will leave this session with the context to support why we have the DEA regulations we do.
