Drug Abuse Treatment Programs
Definition:
A program of treatment or therapeutic advice or counsel for the rehabilitation of drug dependent persons. (The legal definition excludes alcohol and its derivatives).
Exemptions:
Any drug abuse treatment program operated by the federal government.
Type Regulation:
Each program must obtain a license.
Legal Authority:
Title 26- Food, Drugs and Cosmetics; Chapter 5- Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs (O.C.G.A. § 26-5-1 - 26-5-20)
The following link will take you to the Georgia General Assembly, Georgia Code website. Scroll down the page to find O.C.G.A. § 26-5-1 - 26-5-20.
Official Code of Georgia Annotated
Rules:
Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Programs, Chapter 290-4-2, effective October 8, 1997. Last revision- January 24, 2007.
Fees:
• License: No charge
• Rules: $5.50
Other Resources:
Provider Tools for Drug Abuse and Education Treatment Centers (DATEP)
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