Tennessee Laws

Medication-Assisted Treatment with Methadone (MAT) Laws

Question:

Does the jurisdiction have a law on the dispensing of methadone for the treatment of opioid use disorders?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    (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