Abstract
In view of their role in licensing opioid treatment programs (OTPs), state opioid treatment authorities (SOTAs) are in a unique position to influence how OTPs address their patients' alcohol abuse. Using data from a telephone survey of SOTAs from the District of Columbia and states that have at least one OTP ( n = 46), this study examines the extent to which SOTAs address alcohol abuse in their respective state policies and guidelines for OTPs. Findings indicate that 27 states have overall measures on how to address patients' problematic alcohol use, 23 states require or recommend alcohol education to be provided to all patients, and 17 states have stipulations that address specific actions to be taken if patients present at daily dosing under the influence of alcohol. Although SOTAs generally rate alcohol of at least moderate importance in formulating regulations, many of their policies and guidelines do not deal with various alcohol-related services and issues.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
