U.S. updates methadone regulations for opioid addiction treatment next month, allowing unsupervised home use and faster initiation.

The U.S. will update methadone regulations for opioid addiction treatment next month, the first major change in 20 years. New rules will allow unsupervised home use, faster treatment initiation, optional counseling, and telehealth assessments, improving access, especially in rural areas. However, effective implementation will rely on state governments and clinics adopting these changes. Some states may resist, affecting overall access to this critical treatment.

September 20, 2024
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