New Quality Standards for Opioid Medication Assisted Treatment in Scotland

Scotland has just published new quality Standards for opioid Medicated Assisted Treatment. Scotland has the highest level of opioid-related overdose deaths in the UK. The new standards for treatment for people who use opioids are designed to ensure everyone has access to the support which works best for them.

The 10 new standards, published today by the Drug Deaths Taskforce, will reinforce a rights-based approach for people who use drugs and the treatment they should expect, regardless of where they live.

These 10 standards apply to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) which is the term used to refer to the use of medication, such as opioids, together with any psychological and social support, in the treatment and care of people who experience problems with drug use.