The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. (AATOD) has generated a five-year plan to treat those addicted to opioids. The major components to the five-year plan include supporting the treatment system, improving financial support, supporting patient advocacy, working with the criminal justice system, workforce development and organizing opioid treatment programs (OTPs) within the U. S. and internationally.

AATOD regularly works with Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and SAMHSA to develop ongoing Treatment Improvement Protocols. To read the full information, see AATOD five-year plan.