True or False: Methadone Maintenance and Detox procedures must be done under a separate DEA registration as a narcotic treatment program.

Methadone Maintenance and Detox procedures require a separate DEA registration as a narcotic treatment program. This is because methadone is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance, and its use in treating opioid use disorders must comply with specific federal regulations. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) mandates that any facility providing methadone treatment for opioid addiction must be certified as a narcotic treatment program (NTP) and must hold a separate registration from the DEA that allows it to dispense methadone for that purpose. This ensures that the facility adheres to strict guidelines regarding the dispensing and administering of treatment for substance use disorders.

The separate registration is crucial for tracking, oversight, and ensuring that appropriate treatment standards are met to protect both the patients and the integrity of the treatment program. Hence, the statement is true, recognizing the enhanced regulatory scrutiny associated with these programs to maintain safe practices in the delivery of addiction treatment.