Methadone on the Phone: Virtual Addiction Treatment Weighed
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NewsNation
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Jan 19, 2023
Summary
Federal regulators waived addiction telehealth restrictions due to COVID-19 so that appointments could be done virtually, but making these changes permanent is a topic of debate. The complexities of state and federal regulations have allowed some patients to administer methadone at home, while others are not allowed to do so.
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Access · Infectious diseases · Legislation and regulations · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Specialty care · Substance use and misuse · Telehealth