Methadone

The WSMA supports increasing the interval between take-home methadone distributions for maintenance and detoxification treatment, per provider discretion, similar to the COVID-era extension policy created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (Res B-6, Amended A-23)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services