NCSL is excited to launch a year-long project “Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Addiction (MAT).” NCSL will partner with the Avisa Group to inform state legislators, legislative staff, and other interested parties about state actions and policies regarding medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction and the public financing of that treatment. This website will serve as a central clearinghouse and resource center within NCSL for comprehensive information on all aspects of medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction and the public financing of that treatment. We hope to significantly raise the level of awareness and information among legislators and legislative staff. Listserv
The MAT listserv delivers to subscribers the monthly newsletter, updates to the project website, and periodic announcements about state policy related to medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction. Click here to subscribe now. Web-Assisted Audioconference Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Addiction
Friday October 17, 2008: 3 p.m.
Archive Available Here NCSL will conduct a web-assisted audioconference featuring presentations from nationally-recognized experts and state officials on the topic of medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction and the public financing of that treatment. The web-assisted audioconference will be archived and posted on the project website 50 State Tables
NCSL and Avisa surveyed the SSA Directors, State Methadone Authorities and Medicaid Directors in the 50 states about states policies regarding medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction and the public financing of that treatment. These tables contain their answers and describing each state’s policies. Click here to view the Medicaid table. Click here to see the Substance Abuse and Prevention Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant table. Click here to see the Other State Financing table. Issue Briefs
The MAT issue briefs are quarterly publications providing analysis of key issues in medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction and the public financing of that treatment. Each issue brief will focus on a specific topic, providing a general overview and a national analysis of state and federal policies. Click here to read the December 1, 2008, Issue Brief, "State Financing For Medication-Assisted Treatment: Results And Observation From A 50-State NCSL/AVISA Survey (March 2008)" Click here to read the September 1, 2008, Issue brief, "Policies to Facilitate the Transition to Mediaction-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Addiction." Click here to read the June 1, 2008, issue brief, "The Cost Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Addiction." Click here to read the March 1, 2008, issue brief, "Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opiate Addiction." Newsletter
The MAT newsletter is a monthly snapshot of research, practice, and state policy actions related to medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction. If you subscribe to the MAT listserv, the MAT newsletter will be delivered straight to your inbox. Click here to read the March 2009 MAT newsletter. Click here to see the MAT newsletter archive. Legislative Database The MAT legislative database provides summaries of all enacted state legislation related to medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction. The database is searchable by both state and topic. Specific topics include methadone, buprenorphine, other medications for opiate addiction, and other state financing. Click here to view the legislative database. Frequently Asked Questions
The MAT FAQ’s are a basic primer about medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction and the public financing of that treatment. Click here to read the December 1, 2008 FAQ's. Click here to read the September 1, 2008 FAQ's. Click here to read the June 1, 2008, FAQ's. Click here to read the March 1, 2008, FAQ's. If you have a question that is not answered in these FAQ’s, please use the link on the sidebar to submit your question to NCSL. Interviews With Policymakers
The MAT interviews with policymakers highlight state legislators and officials that have focused on state policy related to medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction. Read first-hand accounts of how state legislators and officials address this important policy issue. Click here to read the December 1, 2008, interview with Millicent Gomes from California's Department of Alcohol Drug Program's Office of Criminal Justice Collaboration (OCJC). Click here to read the September 1, 2008, interview with Texas Representative Jerry Madden. Click here to read the June 1, 2008, interview with Todd Mandel and Peter Lee from Vermont Department of Health's Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP). Click here to read the March 1, 2008, interview with West Virginia Delegate Don Perdue. State Health Notes
State Health Notes is NCSL’s bi-weekly newsletter covering state health policy news and read by legislators, health policy officials and foundations. The newsletter offers a state perspective on health-care issues, informing readers about new and innovative state bills, laws and programs. Below are published articles focused on medication-assisted treatment for opiate addiction and the public financing of that treatment. Click here to read about actions in Texas and South Dakota to increase access to treatment and how this has lowered recidivism rates and saved the states millions. Click here to read the latest article about states enacting moratoriums and increased regulations on methadone clinics. Click here to read about New Mexico's effort to provide buprenorphine to female opiate-abusing prisoners in the state. NOTE: NCSL provides links to other Web sites from time to time for information purposes only. Providing these links does not necessarily indicate NCSL's support or endorsement of the site. This project is funded through an unrestricted grant from Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals. |