FAQs: Provision of Methadone and Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the COVID-19 Emergency

Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Published: 3/19/2020. This two-page document provides answers to frequently asked questions about providing methadone and buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) epidemic. Topics include the use of telehealth for new and existing patients, and dispensing medication based on telehealth. (PDF)
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