42 USC 290ee-6 - Regional Centers of Excellence in Substance Use Disorder Education

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 30, 2025

§ 290ee–6.

Regional Centers of Excellence in Substance Use Disorder Education

(a)

In general

(b)

Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a cooperative agreement under subsection (a), an entity shall—

(1)

be an accredited entity that offers education to students in various health professions, which may include—

(A)

a teaching hospital;

(B)

a medical school;

(C)

a certified behavioral health clinic; or

(D)

any other health professions school, school of public health, or Cooperative Extension Program at institutions of higher education, as defined in section 1001 of title 20, engaged in the prevention, treatment, or recovery of substance use disorders;

(2)

demonstrate community engagement and partnerships with community stakeholders, including entities that train health professionals, mental health counselors, social workers, peer recovery specialists, substance use treatment programs, community health centers, physician offices, certified behavioral health clinics, research institutions, and law enforcement; and

(3)

submit to the Secretary an application containing such information, at such time, and in such manner, as the Secretary may require.

(c)

Activities

An entity receiving an award under this section shall develop, evaluate, and distribute evidence-based resources regarding the prevention and treatment of, and recovery from, substance use disorders. Such resources may include information on—

(1)

the neurology and pathology of substance use disorders;

(2)

advancements in the treatment of substance use disorders;

(3)

techniques and best practices to support recovery from substance use disorders;

(4)

strategies for the prevention and treatment of, and recovery from substance use disorders across patient populations; and

(5)

other topic areas that are relevant to the objectives described in subsection (a).

(d)

Geographic distribution

(e)

Evaluation

(f)

Funding

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 551, as added Pub. L. 115–271, title VII, § 7101, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4037.)

cite as: 42 USC 290ee-6