Section 501.135  Substance Abuse

a)         If the initial intake screening or subsequent evidence indicates possible drug and/or alcohol abuse, a referral to a substance treatment program must be initiated and/or the referring entity must be notified of the recommendation.

b)         If treatment is deemed appropriate by the addictions professional, substance abuse services may be delivered either prior to, or in conjunction with, and separate from, the PAIP.

c)         Participants who refuse substance abuse treatment or are placed on a waiting list must not be refused service by the PAIP, unless substance use impairs a participant's ability to benefit from PAIP services.  In this case, PAIPs must refer the participant to the referral source with specific treatment recommendations and criteria for re-entry into PAIP.