SECTION .3200 ‑ SOCIAL SETTING DETOXIFICATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

10a NCAC 27g .3201      SCOPE

(a)  Social setting detoxification is a 24-hour residential facility which provides social support and other non‑medical services to individuals who are experiencing physical withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs.

(b)  Individuals receiving this service need a structured residential setting but are not in need of immediate medical services; however, back‑up physician services shall be available, if indicated.

(c)  The facility is designed to assist individuals in the withdrawal process and to prepare them to enter a more extensive treatment and rehabilitation program.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C‑26; 143B‑147;

Eff. May 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.