West Virginia Statutes
§ 16B-13-1 — Purpose
The purpose of this act is to establish licensing and registration requirements for facilities and physicians that treat patients with substance use disorders to ensure that patients may be lawfully treated by the use of medication and drug screens, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a holistic approach to the treatment of substance use disorders and comply with oversight requirements developed by the Inspector General. The Legislature recognizes the problem of substance use disorders in West Virginia and the need for quality, safe treatment of substance use disorders to adequately protect the people of West Virginia.
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Legislative History
2024 Reg. Sess., SB300
Nearby Sections
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§ 16B-1-1
Legislative Findings§ 16B-10-1
Short title§ 16B-10-11
Rules§ 16B-10-12
Advisory Committee§ 16B-10-2
Definitions§ 16B-10-5
Instruction and training§ 16B-10-8
Withdrawal of authorization§ 16B-10-9
Fees§ 16B-11-1
Name of act§ 16B-11-2
Findings and declarations