Opioid Addiction: Laws, Regulations, and Other Factors Can Affect Medication-Assisted Treatment Access
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Examines current federal laws and regulations related to
the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) of opioid
dependency, and discusses how these laws affect access to
treatment, including in rural areas. Also explores other
factors that affect access to treatment such as cost,
insurance coverage, practitioner availability, and
perceived value. Provides detailed descriptions about the
uses and concerns of the three medications currently
approved by the FDA for use in opioid MAT - methadone,
buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Date
09/2016
Organization
Government Accountability Office
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· Illicit drug use
· Legislation and regulations
· Opioids
· Prescription drug misuse