210 Ind. Admin. Code 8-9-9

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 210 IAC 8-9-9 - Substance abuse treatment

Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8

Sec. 9.

(a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide the following:

(1) Detoxification from alcohol, opiates, hypnotics, other stimulants, and sedative hypnotic drugs is conducted in a hospital or community detoxification center.

(2) Juveniles with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher shall be diverted to a hospital or community detoxification center and receive medical clearance prior to being admitted into a detention center.

(3) Detention center staff may require medical clearance prior to admission when juveniles show signs of physical impairment or evidence suggests that excessive use of drugs and alcohol, or a combination of both, exists.

(4) Specific guidelines are followed for the treatment and observation of individuals manifesting symptoms of intoxication or withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs.

(b) This is a mandatory standard.

210 IAC 8-9-9

Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-9-9; filed 9/16/2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR-210220072FRA