### Question
How does the law define maintenance treatment?


### Answer
Under *21 CFR § 1300.01*, **maintenance treatment** is defined as:

> the dispensing for a period in excess of twenty-one days, of a narcotic drug or narcotic drugs in the treatment of an individual for dependence upon heroin or other morphine-like drug.

#### Citation:
  - *21 CFR § 1300.01*
  - Heading: **PART 1300—DEFINITIONS > PART 1300—DEFINITIONS**

