Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-35-.15
Detoxification and Medically Supervised Withdrawal
Effective Sep 25, 2025Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1601, 4-4-103, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-402, 33-2-403, 33-2-404, and 33-2-407.Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(1) Medically supervised withdrawal occurs as a voluntary and therapeutic withdrawal agreed upon by staff and patient. In some cases, the withdrawal may be initiated against the advice of clinical staff (against medical advice).
- (a) The Facility shall work with the patient to taper the patient’s dose at a rate that is well tolerated by the patient.
- (b) The Facility may offer supportive treatment including increased counseling sessions or referrals to a self-help group or other counseling provider as appropriate during a medically supervised withdrawal.
- (c) The Facility shall make provisions for continuing care (e.g., referral to other community resources for counseling) for each patient completing care at the Facility and for re- entry to the Facility if relapse occurs or if the patient should reconsider treatment at the Facility.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1601, 4-4-103, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-402, 33-2-403, 33-2-404, and 33-2-407. Administrative History: Original rules filed October 14, 2016; effective January 12, 2017. Rule was previously numbered 0940-05-35-.14 but was renumbered 0940-05- OFFICE-BASED OPIATE TREATMENT FACILITIES 35-.15 with the introduction of a new rule 0940-05-35-.10 filed March 29, 2019; effective June 27, 2019. Amendments filed June 27, 2025; effective September 25, 2025.