Tennessee Laws

Medication-Assisted Treatment with Methadone (MAT) Laws

Question:

Are there laws regulating the operation of opioid treatment programs (OTPs)?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (a) “Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)” or “Non-Residential Substitution-based Treatment Center for Opiate Addiction” (also be referred to herein as “Facility” or “Program”) includes, but is not limited to, standalone clinics offering methadone, products containing buprenorphine such as Subutex and Suboxone, or products containing any other formulation designed to treat opiate addiction by preventing symptoms of withdrawal, with the goal of the service recipient becoming free from any drug which is not medically indicated. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (ff) “State Opioid Treatment Authority” or “SOTA” means any individual person designated by the commissioner to exercise the responsibility and authority for governing the treatment of opioid addiction in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations. The individual also serves as a liaison with the appropriate federal agencies. see full law