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Opioid treatment programs (OTPs) that dispense methadone got a fast and clear release from regulations due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issued policies that give OTPs flexibility in take-homes. This limits the frequency of contact, contributing to the … [Read more...] about OTP Regulations Loosened Due to Pandemic

Make sure you have enough medication. Follow infectious disease protocols. Protect your workforce and patients. These are some of the recommendations from the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) on how Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) should respond to coronavirus/COVID-19 in their facilities. The guidance, issued March 20, came at the end of … [Read more...] about AATOD Releases Guidance for OTPs on coronavirus/COVID-19