An Act relative to substance use disorder evaluations
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve substance use disorder evaluations in Massachusetts. It seeks to standardize and enhance the process of assessing individuals struggling with substance use, potentially leading to more effective treatment and support. The bill intends to ensure that evaluations are comprehensive and tailored to the specific needs of each person seeking help. Ultimately, the goal is to better connect individuals with appropriate resources and interventions.
Key provisions
- Requires standardized evaluations for individuals seeking substance use disorder services.
- Focuses on comprehensive assessments of mental health and substance use history.
- Promotes the use of evidence-based evaluation tools.
- May include provisions for culturally competent evaluations.
- Establishes guidelines for the reporting of evaluation results.
- Supports integration of evaluation findings into treatment planning.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking substance use disorder treatment
- Healthcare providers offering substance use disorder services
- Mental health professionals
- Substance use disorder treatment facilities
- The substance use disorder treatment system in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Potentially introduces standardized protocols for substance use disorder evaluations.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
David K. Muradian Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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