2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 40:1052 — Development of services and facilities; pilot programs

§1052.  Development of services and facilities; pilot programs

The commission shall survey and analyze the problems of drug addiction within the state and shall formulate a comprehensive plan for the long range development, through the utilization of federal, state, local and private resources, of adequate services and facilities for the prevention and control of narcotic addiction and the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of narcotic addicts, and from time to time revise such plan.  It is authorized to establish, direct and carry on experimental pilot clinic programs for the treatment and rehabilitation of narcotic addicts, and from time to time revise such plan.  It is authorized to establish, direct and carry on experimental pilot clinic programs for the treatment and rehabilitation of narcotic addicts, which programs may include the administration, under medical supervision and control, of methadone or other drugs as a substitute for narcotic or addictive drugs.  In addition, the commission shall establish and maintain a program of detoxifications for persons in methadone clinics throughout the state; provided, however, that the detoxification period for all persons addicted to any drug, including methadone, shall not exceed fifteen months.  After such period of time the effect of detoxification shall be assessed and the patient may be returned to the program if such period of time has not proven sufficient to achieve the desired results.  

Acts 1968, No. 575, §2.  Amended by Acts 1972, No. 358, §1.