172:1 Definitions. – Certain terms used in this chapter shall be construed as follows unless a different meaning is clearly apparent from the language or context. I, II. [Repealed.] III. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health and human services. IV-IX. [Repealed.] IX-a. "Client" means a person who voluntarily seeks substance abuse treatment as provided […]
172:10 Facilities and Personnel. – Within the limits of available appropriations and funds, the commissioner may contract for such educational, research, case work, institutional, medical facilities, personnel and services of public or private agencies as are necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and may accept for training, and may […]
172:11 Repealed by 1979, 378:21, eff. June 23, 1979. –
172:12 Designated Receiving Facilities. – If a client manifests both chemical dependency and psychiatric problems, he may be referred to a designated receiving facility of the department of health and human services on an inpatient basis. If admitted, the client shall be evaluated by a qualified mental health worker and substance abuse counselor for […]
172:13 Acceptance and Admissions. – I. Any resident of the state, or the parent, person in loco parentis, or the legal guardian of a resident under 18 years of age or mentally incompetent, may apply to the commissioner for voluntary admission of such resident for care, treatment and guidance. The commissioner may adopt such […]
172:14 Costs and Income. – I. In respect to any or all items of expense incurred by the commissioner in connection with the treatment and rehabilitation of clients of a certified substance abuse facility, the commissioner insofar as possible shall seek to be reimbursed by the client or persons liable for the support of […]
172:15 Treatment and Services. – I. When a peace officer encounters a person who, in the judgment of the officer, is intoxicated as defined in RSA 172:1, XXVII, the officer may take such person into protective custody and shall take whichever of the following actions is, in the judgment of the officer, the most […]
172:2 Repealed by 1969, 501:9, eff. Sept. 1, 1969. –
172:2-a State Substance Use Disorder Services System Established. – The commissioner shall provide for the scientific care, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with substance use disorders and their families, and work towards the prevention of, and assist in the control of, alcohol and drug misuse within the state through education, treatment, community organization, and […]
172:2-b Repealed by 2000, 204:4, eff. July 29, 2000. –
172:2-c Community Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs. – Any city, county, town, or any individual, partnership, association, public or private, for profit or nonprofit, agency or corporation may establish and administer a community substance use disorder treatment program for the purpose of providing substance use disorder treatment services to individuals, families, and organizations in […]
172:3 to 172:5 Repealed by 1961, 222:6, par. VII. –
172:6 Director. – The governor, with the advice and consent of the council, shall appoint an office director in accordance with RSA 4:12. The director shall be compensated in accordance with RSA 94. Source. 1947, 254:5. 1949, 313:1, par. 6. 1950, 5, part 19:4. RSA 172:6. 1979, 378:13, 32, eff. July 1, 1980.
172:7 Assignment of Functions. – The commissioner may assign the functions provided for in this chapter to the staff of the department as the commissioner deems appropriate. Source. 1947, 254:6. 1949, 313:7. 1950, 5, part 19:4. RSA 172:7. 1979, 378:14, 33. 1983, 291:1, II. 1995, 310:146, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
172:8 Duties of Commissioner. – The commissioner shall: I. Study the problems presented by alcohol and drug abuse, including methods and facilities available for the care, treatment, custody, employment, and rehabilitation of persons who are inebriates, alcohol abusers, drug dependent, or drug abusers. II. Promote meetings and programs for the discussion of alcohol and […]
172:8-a Confidentiality of Client Records. – No reports or records or the information contained therein on any client of the program or a certified alcohol or drug abuse treatment facility or any client referred by the commissioner shall be discoverable by the state in any criminal prosecution. No such reports or records shall be […]
172:8-b Rulemaking. – The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to the following: I. The acceptance, care and treatment of alcohol or drug dependent persons and alcohol or drug abusers who are clients of the program established under this chapter or a certified substance abuse treatment facility. II. A fee schedule and […]
172:9 Acceptance of Grants. – The commissioner is authorized to accept in the name of the state special grants or money or services from the federal or state governments or any of their agencies and may accept gifts to carry on the functions provided for in this chapter. Source. 1947, 254:7. 1949, 313:8. 1950, […]
