Sec. 47.40.041. Grants.
(a) The department shall award grants in accordance with its regulations. The department may award grants for periods not to exceed three years. The department may adjust grant amounts annually, using a cost-of-living allowance formula adopted in its regulations. Grant awards are subject to legislative appropriation. If insufficient money is appropriated to fund all grants […]
Sec. 47.40.091. Definitions.
In AS 47.40.011 – 47.40.091, (1) “bed” means space in a facility that may be occupied by a minor for 365 days a year; (2) “department” means the Department of Family and Community Services; (3) “nonprofit corporation” means a corporation organized under AS 10.20; (4) “residential services” means 24-hour care and supervision of minors in […]
Sec. 47.37.250. Effect of chapter on other laws.
(a) Nothing in this chapter affects a statute, ordinance, or regulation relating to (1) drunken driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, or other similar offenses involving alcohol and the operation of a vehicle, aircraft, boat, machinery, or other equipment; (2) the sale, purchase, dispensation, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages at specified times and […]
Sec. 47.40.100. Purchase of services for pregnant women.
The Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services shall pay within each department’s respective appropriation the cost of prenatal services which are not available from an existing state or federal program other than medical services for a pregnant woman experiencing social and economic difficulties, including the costs of transportation to and […]
Sec. 47.37.145. Telehealth.
(a) A public or private treatment facility approved under AS 47.37.140 may provide health care services authorized under AS 47.37.030 – 47.37.270 through telehealth to a patient in this state. (b) If an individual employed by a public or private treatment facility approved under AS 47.37.140, in the course of a telehealth encounter with a […]
Sec. 47.37.150. Admission for treatment.
The department shall adopt regulations for the admission of persons into the treatment program, considering available treatment resources and facilities, for the purpose of early and effective treatment of alcoholics, intoxicated persons, drug abusers, and inhalant abusers. In adopting the regulations the department shall be guided by the following standards: (1) if possible a patient […]
Sec. 47.37.160. Voluntary treatment of alcoholics.
(a) An alcoholic may voluntarily apply for treatment directly to an approved public treatment facility. (b) Subject to regulations adopted by the department, the administrator in charge of an approved public treatment facility may determine who shall be admitted for treatment. If a person is refused admission to an approved public treatment facility, the administrator […]
Sec. 47.37.170. Treatment and services for intoxicated persons and persons incapacitated by alcohol or drugs.
(a) An intoxicated person may come voluntarily to an approved public treatment facility for emergency treatment. A person who appears to be intoxicated in a public place and to be in need of help or a person who appears to be intoxicated in or upon licensed premises where intoxicating liquors are sold or consumed who […]
Sec. 47.37.180. Emergency commitment.
(a) An intoxicated person who (1) has threatened, attempted to inflict, or inflicted physical harm on another or is likely to inflict physical harm on another unless committed, or (2) is incapacitated by alcohol or drugs, may be committed to an approved public treatment facility for emergency treatment. A refusal to undergo treatment does not […]
Sec. 47.37.190. Involuntary commitment.
(a) A spouse or guardian, a relative, the certifying physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or the administrator in charge of an approved public treatment facility may petition the court for a 30-day involuntary commitment order. The petition must allege that the person is an alcoholic or drug abuser who (1) has threatened, attempted […]