Arkansas Laws

Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

Are evidence-based criteria required for substance use disorder (SUD) programs?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    SA3 An assessment to determine severity and environment placement to include a completed Addiction Severity Index (ASI) for adults or an equivalent assessment tool for adolescents is to be completed within 72 hours of admission. When applicable, results of other tests or standardized assessments, including the ASAM patient placement criteria or other nationally recognized placement tool must also to be included. see full law