Clinic Loses DEA License After Hiding Owner's Drug Conviction Lies
Published Date: 10/2/2026
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Summary
By Grace Inc. Counseling Services in Baltimore faced losing its DEA license because it didn’t keep good records and lied about its owner’s past drug conviction. After a hearing, the DEA decided to revoke their registration, meaning they can’t legally handle controlled substances anymore. This affects the clinic’s ability to operate and could impact patients relying on their services.
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DEA Revokes By Grace Inc.'s Registration
The Drug Enforcement Administration revoked By Grace Inc. Counseling Services' DEA registration No. RB0369733 in a Decision and Order published in the Federal Register on October 2, 2026. This means the clinic can no longer legally possess, order, or dispense controlled substances used in narcotic treatment.
Patients May Lose Access To Treatment
If you receive narcotic treatment from By Grace Inc., the clinic's revoked DEA registration means it may no longer provide methadone or other controlled-substance treatments, potentially disrupting care for current patients. The Decision and Order is published in the Federal Register on October 2, 2026.
DEA Can Revoke NTP Registrations For Falsified Applications
The Agency concluded it has authority under 21 U.S.C. 824(a) to revoke a narcotic treatment program's (NTP's) DEA registration for materially falsifying registration applications. In this case, By Grace Inc. submitted at least 17 applications that answered "no" to Liability Question 4 while its owner had a controlled-substance conviction on June 5, 1991.
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