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LAW AND METHADONE MAINTENANCE

NCJ Number
11593
Journal
SCALPEL AND QUILL Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Dated: (APRIL 1970) Pages: COMPLETE ISSUE
Author(s)
D A BOWMAN
Date Published
1970
Length
31 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF METHADONE MAINTENANCE AND TREATMENT UNDER THE FEDERAL CODE AND PENNSYLVANIA STATE LAW.
Abstract
TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE CRITICISMS OF METHADONE MAINTENANCE, PITTSBURGH METHADONE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS, AND THE FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETIC ACT, THE HARRISON ACT, AND PENNSYLVANIA STATE LAW AS THEY RELATE TO THE OPERATION OF METHADONE MAINTENANCE TREATMENT PROGRAMS. THE APPENDICES INCLUDE MATERIAL CONCERNING A METHADONE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IN PITTSBURGH.