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Michigan Adminstrative Rules for Substance Abuse

Each of the 50 states maintains their own set of rules and regulations regarding substance abuse. Regulations help maintain a person's privacy, assist the families in finding treatment, and make various forms of treatment available to the person struggling with the substance abuse problem. The state of Michigan has a lengthy set of administrative regulations addressing these and other substance abuse topics.

  1. Prevention Programs

    • The state of Michigan often funds substance abuse prevention programs for the public. Many of these are offered through schools, hospitals and various other organizations. According to the Michigan Bureau of Substance Abuse and Addictive Services, a person's individual identity need not be disclosed should he participate in one of these group programs. The group receiving the service is the only entity required to disclose its identity. Some programs may also ask for the date of the service, along with its type and the name of the staff member conducting the service.

    Inpatient and Outpatient Programs

    • When a person is admitted to an inpatient or outpatient program for treatment of substance abuse, the state laws of Michigan require a name, address and phone number of the individual, as well as the patient's date of birth and gender. The facility may also ask for the patient's family, social and educational history. If the patient is employed, his current occupation is also listed. However, this doesn't mean that the employer may be contacted. If the patient has a legal history or record with the courts, then the program records this informatin, as well as the patient's current substance abuse problem and any substance abuse history.

    Methadone Treatment

    • Michigan state laws are quite strict when it comes to dispensing methadone for substance abuse treatment. First, the laws require that any facility be licensed to dispense controlled substances. Second, Michigan state laws require that controlled substances be given in a licensed inpatient, outpatient or residential facility. Finally, the facility must obtain a complete medical history, physical and any needed lab test before dispensing a substance like methadone.

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