How many states provide public funding through Medicaid to treat opioid abuse and dependence using methadone?
Treatment using methadone is provided in public opioid treatment programs that, according to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, exist in all but five states—Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. According to SAMHSA’s information, 28 of the states that have opioid treatment programs offer funding for through their Medicaid programs. (Note: These 28 states include many of the largest states that have the most Medicaid recipients. This information currently is being updated; updates will be available on this website.
