2017 Kentucky Revised Statutes CHAPTER 222 - KENTUCKY ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, AND TREATMENT LAW .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 KYASAP 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 whose
diagnosis reflects both serious mental health disturbances as well as alcohol
and other drug abuse disorders;
(g)
(2)
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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