IMPORTANT REMINDER: New DEA Education Requirement on Opioid or other Substance Use Disorders Begins June 27

June 8, 2023

Beginning June 27, DEA license holders, upon initial registration or renewal, will be required to complete at least eight hours of training in the treatment or management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders. 

To ensure you have the most accurate information, you should review the guidance issued by the DEA. Click here to find the MMA’s recommendations for members who need to complete this training. 

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