Implementation of the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and
The "Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018 (the SUPPORT Act)," which became law on October 24, 2018, amended the Controlled Substances Act to expand the conditions a practitioner must meet to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioi
| Agency | Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Rule |
| Published | 2026-06-09 |
| Summary | The "Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018 (the SUPPORT Act)," which became law on October 24, 2018, amended the Controlled Substances Act to expand the conditions a practitioner must meet to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder and expand the options available for a physician to be considered a qualifying physician. The SUPPORT Act also allowed a pharmacy to deliver prescribed controlled substances to a practitioner's registered location for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment to be administered under certain conditions by a practitioner. The Drug Enforcement Administ |
| Document number | 2026-11526 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/09/2026-11526/implementation-of-the-substance-use-disorder-prevention-that-promotes-opioid-recovery-and-treatment |