Allows telehealth evaluations for prescribing controlled substances in treating substance use disorders.
The TREATS Act amends the Controlled Substances Act to permit telehealth evaluations for prescribing controlled substances in treating substance use disorders. This change allows practitioners to conduct medical evaluations remotely, using real-time interactive communication, for patients needing treatment for substance use disorders.
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