Alaska Laws

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

Question:

Are evidence-based criteria required for substance use disorder (SUD) programs?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    (b)  All opioid use disorder treatment services, including behavioral health clinic and rehabilitation services, must be medically necessary and clinically appropriate in accordance with the(1) ASAM Criteria: Treatment Criteria for Addictive, Substance-Related, and Co-Occurring Conditions,  adopted by reference in 7 AAC 70.910;(2) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,  adopted by reference in 7 AAC 70.910; and(3) International Classification of Diseases -- 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM),  adopted by reference in 7 AAC 70.910. see full law