75-09.1-08-02. Program criteria.

A social detoxification program must provide:

1. Hospital affiliation providing twenty-four-hour medical backup;

2. A trained staff member familiar with complications associated with alcohol and other drug use and with community resources awake on all shifts;

3. A quite, positive atmosphere;

4. Use of detoxification time as preparation for referral to another level of care; and

5. Recognition of the chronic nature of the disease of substance dependence and the fact that some clients will require multiple admissions.

History: Effective October 26, 2004.

General Authority: NDCC 50-06-16, 50-31

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-31