NCJ Number
152329
Date Published
1994
Length
187 pages
Annotation
This guide presents information about State and Federal application requirements for narcotic treatment program approval and compliance with ongoing regulatory standards. The guide may also serve as a reference for Federal and State authorities involved in program oversight, management, and technical assistance.
Abstract
This guide deals specifically with programs which use a narcotic drug, usually methadone, as the primary element in a substitution treatment. The first section reviews the history of Federal and State involvement in narcotic treatment and describes methadone treatment, medications under study for narcotic treatment, and interim maintenance treatment. The second section details the approval and monitoring process, discussing applications, inspections, modifications, and program closings. 9 appendixes and 13 references