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


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300y*, **treatment program** is defined as:

> a public or nonprofit private program of treatment for dependence on heroin or other morphine-like drugs

#### 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**

