I never said Tramadol or Ultram was controlled. The whole debate is the legality of possesing a prescription medication without a prescription. One thing is for sure it can not be dispensed without a prescription or emergency written record from a doctor or rarely a pharmacist. The penalty for possesion varies from state to state the ones I could research it is a minor (misdamenor) offense and the offense is not specific to any drug. Take care. Billylll