Which of the following does not qualify a prescriber for a waiver to provide office-based treatment of opioid addiction?

A prescriber seeking a waiver to provide office-based treatment of opioid addiction must meet specific criteria outlined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and other relevant authorities. One of the essential requirements is to complete approved training which is specifically endorsed due to its relevance and adequacy in addressing opioid addiction.

The option that indicates at least 100 hours in addiction medicine practice as a requirement does not qualify a prescriber for the waiver. While experience in addiction medicine is valuable, it is not one of the mandated qualifications specified under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA 2000). The focus is instead on formalized training that has been recognized or authorized by SAMHSA, which is better achieved through designated approved training programs.

In contrast, board certification in Addiction Psychiatry shows a level of expertise, while completing the approved 8-hour training from recognized entities signifies adherence to the necessary educational standards laid out by SAMHSA. The training from the American Medical Association could also technically support waiver qualifications, provided it aligns with endorsement needs. Therefore, the requirement of 100 hours of addiction medicine practice does not fulfill the specific educational criteria necessary for the waiver, making it the correct response.