254A.01 PUBLIC POLICY. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state that scientific evidence shows that addiction to alcohol or other drugs is a chronic brain disorder with potential for recurrence, and as with many other chronic conditions, people with substance use disorders can be effectively treated and can enter recovery. […]
254A.02 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of chapter 254A, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Approved treatment program. “Approved treatment program” means care and treatment services provided by any individual, organization or association to persons with a substance use disorder, […]
254A.03 STATE AUTHORITY ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE. Subdivision 1. Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Section. There is hereby created an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Section in the Department of Human Services. This section shall be headed by a director. The commissioner may place the director’s position in the unclassified service if the position […]
254A.031 AMERICAN INDIAN PROGRAMS. The commissioner shall enter into one or more purchase of service agreements to provide programs for American Indians. The agreements shall provide for residential and aftercare treatment programs, programs relating to prevention, education, and community awareness, and training programs. All programs shall be designed to meet the needs identified by the […]
254A.035 AMERICAN INDIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL. Subdivision 1. Establishment. There is created an American Indian Advisory Council to assist the state authority on substance misuse and substance use disorder in proposal review and formulating policies and procedures relating to substance misuse and substance use disorder by American Indians. Subd. 2. Membership terms, compensation, removal and expiration. […]
254A.08 DETOXIFICATION CENTERS. Subdivision 1. Detoxification services. Every county board shall provide detoxification services for any person incapable of self-management or management of personal affairs or unable to function physically or mentally in an effective manner because of the use of a drug, including alcohol. The board may utilize existing treatment programs and other agencies […]
254A.09 CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS. The Department of Human Services shall assure confidentiality to individuals who are the subject of research by the state authority or are recipients of substance misuse or substance use disorder information, assessment, or treatment from a licensed or approved program. The commissioner shall withhold from all persons not connected with the […]
254A.10 RULES. The commissioner of human services, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, shall promulgate rules to implement Laws 1973, chapter 572. History: 1973 c 572 s 17; 1984 c 654 art 5 s 58
254A.16 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMISSIONER. Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 2014 c 262 art 3 s 18] Subd. 2. Program and service guidelines. (a) The commissioner shall provide program and service guidelines and technical assistance to the county boards in carrying out services authorized under section 254A.08. (b) The commissioner shall recommend to the governor means of […]
254A.171 INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM. Within the limit of money available, the commissioner shall fund voluntary outreach programs targeted at women who deliver children affected by prenatal alcohol or drug use. The programs shall help women obtain treatment, stay in recovery, and plan any future pregnancies. An advocate shall be assigned to each woman in […]
254A.19 CHEMICAL USE ASSESSMENTS. Subdivision 1. Persons arrested outside of home county. When a chemical use assessment is required under Minnesota Rules, parts 9530.6600 to 9530.6655, for a person who is arrested and taken into custody by a peace officer outside of the person’s county of residence, the assessment must be completed by the person’s […]
254A.20 DUTIES OF COMMISSIONER RELATED TO CHEMICAL HEALTH. The commissioner shall develop a directory that identifies key characteristics of each licensed substance use disorder treatment program. History: 2007 c 147 art 8 s 15; 2022 c 98 art 4 s 51
254A.21 FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS PREVENTION GRANTS. (a) The commissioner of human services shall award a grant to a statewide organization that focuses solely on prevention of and intervention with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The grant recipient must make subgrants to eligible regional collaboratives in rural and urban areas of the state for the purposes […]
