### Question
How does the law define medication-assisted treatment?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3797ff*, **medication-assisted treatment** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXII&ndash;COMPREHENSIVE OPIOID ABUSE GRANT PROGRAM**

