Any advertisement made by or on behalf of a medication-assisted treatment program through public media, such as a telephone directory, medical directory, newspaper or other periodical, outdoor advertising, radio or television, or through written or recorded communication, concerning the treatment of substance use disorders, as defined in section two of this article, shall include the name of, at a minimum, the medical director responsible for the content of the advertisement.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 16-5Y-10

  • Director: means the Director of the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification. See West Virginia Code 16-5Y-2
  • Medication-assisted treatment: means the use of medications and drug screens, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a holistic approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. See West Virginia Code 16-5Y-2
  • Substance: means the following:

    (1) Alcohol. See West Virginia Code 16-5Y-2