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Federal Guidelines for Opioid Treatment Programs

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This manual provides guidelines for the operation of opioid treatment programs. It covers patient assessment, treatment planning, and recovery care. The manual also offers guidance for medication-assisted treatment for methadone and buprenorphine, and overdose and relapse prevention.

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PEP15-FEDGUIDEOTP
Publication Date
March 2015

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