Agency Issues Final Rule to Help Increase Access to Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

Agency Issues Final Rule to Help Increase Access to Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

Pursuant to the Easy Medication Access and Treatment for Opioid Addiction Act (P.L. 116-215), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) issued a final rule to allow practitioners to dispense a three-day supply of narcotic medication to start detoxification treatment or maintenance treatment for people who use opioids. This change aims to expand access to medication for individuals suffering from withdrawal symptoms,… (Marceno, August 7, 2023) #Mental and Behavioral Health, #Opioids, #Prevention