### Question
How is the "substance use disorder treatment" defined?


### Answer
The term **substance use disorder treatment** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 1701* as follows -

> an evidence-based, professionally directed, deliberate, and planned regimen including evaluation, observation, medical monitoring, and rehabilitative services and interventions such as pharmacotherapy, behavioral therapy, and individual and group counseling, on an inpatient or outpatient basis, to help patients with substance use disorder reach recovery

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY**

