2014 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 222 - KENTUCKY ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT LAW 222.211 Cabinet's functions as to tobacco addiction and alcohol and other drug abuse -- Authority for administrative regulations -- Required services.
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222.211 Cabinet's functions as to tobacco addiction and alcohol and other
drug abuse -- Authority for administrative regulations -- Required
services.
(1)
The cabinet shall, in conjunction with the Office of Drug Control Policy and
KY-ASAP and in furtherance of the strategic plan developed in KRS 15A.342,
coordinate matters affecting tobacco addiction and alcohol and other drug
abuse in the Commonwealth and shall assure that there is the provision of
prevention, intervention, and treatment services for both juveniles and adults to
address the problems of tobacco addiction and alcohol and other drug abuse
within individuals, families, and communities; that the coordination of these
matters shall be done in cooperation with public and private agencies,
business, and industry; and that technical assistance, training, and consultation
services shall be provided within budgetary limitations when required. The
cabinet may promulgate administrative regulations under KRS Chapter 13A to
carry out its powers and duties under this chapter. The cabinet shall utilize
community mental health centers and existing facilities and services within the
private sector when possible. The cabinet shall be responsible for assuring that
the following services are available:
(a) Primary prevention services directed to the general population and
identified target groups for the purposes of avoiding the onset of tobacco
addiction and alcohol and other drug abuse related problems and
enhancing the general level of health of the target groups. The purpose of
the services shall be to provide individuals with the information and skills
necessary to make healthy decisions regarding the use or nonuse of
tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs as well as to influence environmental
factors, such as social policies and norms which will support healthy
lifestyle;
(b) Intervention services for the purpose of identifying, motivating, and
referring individuals in need of tobacco addiction and alcohol and other
drug abuse education or treatment services. Services may be provided in
settings such as industry and business, schools, health, and social
service agencies;
(c) Detoxification services on a twenty-four (24) hour basis in or near
population centers which meet the immediate medical and physical needs
of persons intoxicated from the use of alcohol or drugs, or both, including
necessary diagnostic and referral services. The services shall be provided
in either a hospital or a licensed alcohol and other drug abuse program;
(d) Rehabilitation services offered on an inpatient or outpatient basis for the
purposes of treating an individual's alcohol and other drug abuse
problem. The services shall be provided in a licensed alcohol and other
drug abuse program;
(e) Therapeutic services to family members of alcohol and other drug
abusers for the purpose of reducing or eliminating dysfunctional behavior
that may occur within individuals who are emotionally, socially, and
sometimes physically dependent on an alcohol or other drug abuser. The
services shall be offered primarily on a outpatient basis;
(f) Inpatient psychiatric services for those alcohol and other drug abusers
(2)
whose diagnosis reflects both serious mental health disturbances as well
as alcohol and other drug abuse disorders;
(g) Training programs for personnel working in the field of prevention,
intervention, and treatment of tobacco addiction and alcohol and other
drug abuse problems; and
(h) Driving under the influence services to include assessment, education,
and treatment for persons convicted of operating a motor vehicle, while
under the influence of alcohol or other substance which may impair
driving ability, pursuant to KRS Chapter 189A.
The cabinet shall comply with all policy recommendations of the Office of Drug
Control Policy and KY-ASAP, and shall honor requests for information from the
Office of Drug Control Policy created under KRS 15A.020.
Effective:June 26, 2007
History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 256, effective June 26, 2007. -Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 536, sec. 30, effective July 14, 2000. -- Created
1994 Ky. Acts ch. 334, sec. 2, effective July 15, 1994.
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