Alabama Laws

Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

Are OTPs required to perform routine drug screening?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (iii)  Random drug tests shall be conducted at least once per month throughout the duration of each client's participation in Opioid Maintenance Therapy. A minimum of twelve (12) drug tests shall be conducted per year. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (iv)  The entity shall document the provision of a minimum of two (2) drug tests per month for each client during the first ninety (90) days in Opioid Maintenance Therapy and for those, otherwise, in Phase 1 of the program. see full law