### Question
How is the term opioid use disorder treatment services defined?


### Answer
The term **opioid use disorder treatment services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as the following:

> items and services that are furnished by an opioid treatment program for the treatment of opioid use disorder, including—


(A) opioid agonist and antagonist treatment medications (including oral, injected, or implanted versions) that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration under section 355 of title 21 for use in the treatment of opioid use disorder

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

