### Question
How is the "interim maintenance services" defined?


### Answer
The term **interim maintenance services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300y* as follows -

> the provision of methadone in a treatment program under the circumstances described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300y*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XVII-BLOCK GRANTS > Part C-Certain Programs Regarding Mental Health and Substance Abuse > subpart ii-interim maintenance treatment of narcotics dependence**

