2022 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 222 - Kentucky alcohol and other drug abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment law 222.211 Cabinet's functions as to nicotine dependence and substance use disorder -- Authority for administrative regulations -- Required services.
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222.211 Cabinet's functions as to nicotine dependence and substance use disorder - Authority for administrative regulations -- Required services.
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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 nicotine dependence and substance use disorder in the
Commonwealth and shall assure that there is the provision of prevention,
intervention, and treatment services for individuals under age eighteen (18) years
and adults to address the problems of nicotine dependence and substance use
disorder 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 nicotine dependence
and substance use disorder 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 and nicotine products,
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 nicotine dependence and substance use disorder
education or treatment services. Services may be provided in settings such as
industry and business, schools, health, and social service agencies;
(c) Withdrawal management 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 substance use disorder program;
(d) Substance use disorder treatment services offered on an inpatient or outpatient
basis for the purposes of treating an individual's substance use disorder. The
services shall be provided in a licensed substance use disorder program;
(e) Therapeutic services to family members and significant others of individuals
with a substance use disorder for the purpose of reducing or eliminating
dysfunctional behavior that may occur within individuals who are
emotionally, socially, and sometimes physically dependent on an individual
with a substance use disorder. The services shall be offered primarily on an
outpatient basis;
(f) Inpatient psychiatric services for those individuals with a substance use
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disorder whose diagnosis reflects both serious mental illness as well as a
substance use disorder;
(g) Training programs for personnel working in the field of prevention,
intervention, and treatment of nicotine dependence and substance use
disorders; 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 27, 2019
History: Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 128, sec. 11, effective June 27, 2019. -- 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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