### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define medication-assisted treatment?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 10705*, **medication-assisted treatment** is defined as:

> the use of medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of opioid abuse

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10705*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXXVIII-COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM**

