Business · 22/07/1999Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

DHHS Proposes Revisions to Narcotic Treatment Regulations

Summary

The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is proposing to revise the conditions for the use of narcotic drugs in maintenance and detoxification treatment of opioid addiction, shifting administrative responsibility and oversight from the FDA to SAMHSA, and allowing for increased clinical judgment in treatment.

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