Narcotic Treatment Programs
Best Practice Guideline

ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

NTPs as well as other professionals concerned with narcotic addiction treatment often direct questions to DEA about the ordering and receipt of medication, addiction treatment outside a traditional NTP setting, destruction of medication, recordkeeping and security requirements, NTP personnel, and other issues. Frequently asked questions on these topics and their answers are found below.

For additional information on these topics it is recommended that you refer to the appropriate section of this document.

• Ordering and Delivery
• Treatment Outside an NTP
• Disposal of Medication
• Recordkeeping
• Security
• Personnel Issues
• Other Miscellaneous Issues

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