medication-assisted treatment
Defined in 3 places across 2 titles — 2 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term "medication-assisted treatment" means the use of medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid abuse.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 10705Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions · in this subchapter
- 2016–present42 U.S.C. § 3797ff-4The Public Health and Welfare · Transferred · in this subchapter
For purposes of subsection (a)(29), the term “medication-assisted treatment”—
(A) means all drugs approved under section 355 of title 21, including methadone, and all biological products licensed under section 262 of this title to treat opioid use disorders; and
(B) includes, with respect to the provision of such drugs and biological products, counseling services and behavioral therapy.
Source
- 2018–present42 U.S.C. § 1396DThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · under this subchapter