Pennsylvania Eases Rules For Drug & Alcohol Treatment Providers With New Virtual-Only License

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) announced a new program to license remote-only drug and alcohol treatment providers. Applications are currently being accepted, and applicants must otherwise follow all state and local laws. There are currently about 800 licensed, in-person, addiction treatment centers in Pennsylvania.

Previously, only facilities with physical locations in Pennsylvania could apply for licenses from DDAP. However, the success of remote treatment during COVID-19, coupled with the desire to increase access, led to this new program. The new license allows provider organizations to serve Pennsylvanians without a brick-and-mortar location . . .