in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ,
Fifth Edition .
"Treatment." The treatment for substance use disorder or
mental health disorder with a licensed or certified
professional. The term includes an individualized assessment,
diagnosis, counseling, the prescription of medication, recovery
support services, hospitalization, nonhospital residential
services and withdrawal management.
ยง 8304. Powers and duties of department.
The department shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To adopt rules and regulations as necessary to
enforce this chapter. Rules and regulations proposed under
the authority of this section shall be subject to review by
the General Counsel and the Attorney General in the manner
provided for the review of proposed rules and regulations
under the act of October 15, 1980 (P.L.950, No.164), known as
the Commonwealth Attorneys Act, and the act of June 25, 1982
(P.L.633, No.181), known as the Regulatory Review Act.
(2) To publish guidelines and application procedures for
counties developing and implementing a single county or
regional program under this chapter.
(3) To receive, review and approve or disapprove all
county and regional program plans in accordance with the
standards developed in consultation with the board.
(4) To designate a State coordinator who shall be an
employee of the department.
(5) To provide administrative and support staff to the
board as necessary.
(6) To establish and publish annually uniform standards
relating to administration and operation of county and
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