New York A05432 amends the public health law to allow controlled substances to be dispensed for emergency treatment, maintenance or detoxification.
New York A05432 amends the public health law to allow controlled substances to be prescribed or administered to individuals with substance use disorders under specific conditions. These include emergency medical treatment unrelated to the substance use disorder, for patients with incurable and fatal diseases, or for those aged, infirm, or seriously ill where withdrawal would be dangerous. Additionally, practitioners can prescribe, administer, and dispense certain narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment.
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