Massachusetts 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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    (1) Level of Care: Prior to admitting a client into treatment, the licensee shall determine that the client has a current physiologic dependence on opioids of at least a 12-month duration. If the exact term of physiologic dependence cannot be determined, the medical director, or designee, may admit the client to treatment if there is sufficient evidence to reasonably conclude that there was physiologic dependence one year prior to admission. The 12-month duration may be waived if the client: see full law