Additional Resources
Suboxone.com
Opioid medication
First opioid medication approved for opioid dependence under the DATA 2000 Act. The primary active ingredient in Suboxone is Buprenorphine. Go ››
SAMHSA.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Facilitating recovery and resilience for families, friends, and individuals with mental or substance abuse. Go ››
DATA 2000
Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000
Details the regulations and rules for physicians treating opioid addition with narcotic medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Prior to this Act, Opioid Treatment Programs such as Methadone Clinics were granted presribing authority for such narcotic medications. Go ››
American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc.
Founded in 1984
Mission Statement: Enhance the quality of patient care in treatment programs by promoting the growth and development of comprehensive methadone treatment services throughout the United States. Go ››