United States · Bill · S
S. 778 (93rd)
Narcotic Addict Treatment Act
Introduced
6 February 1973
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Status
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Narcotic Addict Treatment Act - Provides that practitioners who dispense or administer narcotic drugs in a treatment program for addicts under the Controlled Substances Act shall obtain an annual registration for that purpose. States that such program may be for maintenance treatment, detoxification treatment, or both. Provides that the Attorney General shall grant a registration under this Act upon a showing that the applicant is qualified to engage in such treatment under standards set by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and is prepared to comply with standards imposed by the Attorney General with respect to maintenance of records, and with the concurrence of the Secretary, the quantities of drugs which may be provided for unsupervised use. Makes provisions for the denial, suspension, or revocation of the certificate required by this Act for failure to comply with the standards imposed by this Act. Requires registrants to keep records of drug administrations under this Act. Provides that such records in any manner other than in an investigation of/or proceeding against a registrant shall be subject to the restrictions of the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972.
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summary · EN · 6 February 1973
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/senate-bill/778
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