N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law 22.01 – Admission to chemical dependence programs, treatment facilities and services
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§ 22.01 Admission to chemical dependence programs, treatment facilities and services.
Terms Used In N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law 22.01
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Treatment facility: means a facility designated by the commissioner which may only include a general hospital as defined in Article 28 of the public health law, or a medically managed or medically supervised withdrawal, inpatient rehabilitation, or residential stabilization treatment program that has been certified by the commissioner to have appropriate medical staff available on-site at all times to provide emergency services and continued evaluation of capacity of individuals retained under this section or a crisis stabilization center licensed pursuant to article 36. See N.Y. Mental Hygiene Law 22.09
Unless otherwise specifically provided for by statute, a person suffering from chemical abuse or dependence shall be admitted to a chemical dependence program, service, or treatment facility pursuant to the provisions of this article. For purposes of this article, the term "chemical dependence programs, treatment facilities and services" shall mean and include alcoholism and/or substance abuse programs, treatment facilities, and services.