Arkansas Code
Subchapter 7 - Treatment of Chronic Intractable Pain
§ 17-95-703. Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Chronic intractable pain” means a pain state for which the cause of the pain cannot be removed or otherwise treated and for which no relief or cure has been found after reasonable efforts by a physician;
(2)
(A) “Dangerous or controlled drugs” means drugs used for pain relief, including, but not limited to:
(i) Opioids; and
(ii) Other drugs classified under Schedule II, III, IV, or V by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

(B) “Dangerous or controlled drugs” does not include any substance the prescription of which is illegal under federal law;

(3) “Disciplinary action” means any remedial or punitive sanctions imposed on a licensed physician by the Arkansas State Medical Board;
(4) “Patient” means a person seeking medical diagnosis and treatment; and
(5) “Physician” means a licensee of the board.

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