SJ 318 Strategies & Models for Subtance Abuse Prevention & Treatment; Joint Subcommittee Studying.
Joint Subcommittee to Study Strategies and Models for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment; Report. �Continues the Joint Subcommittee to Study Strategies and Models for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment for one year, to continue to (i) identify and characterize the nature of substance abuse in the Commonwealth; (ii) identify current state policies and programs targeting substance abuse prevention and treatment; (iii) examine the cost of such policies and programs to the Commonwealth; (iv) identify and examine policies and prevention programs from other leading states in the field of substance abuse and prevention; and (v) benchmark the Commonwealth's substance abuse prevention and treatment programs and policies against those of the leading states. Additionally, the joint subcommittee shall establish work groups to explore issues, including the abuse of prescription medication, existing state policies and programs, and potential recommendations or solutions to address problems related to substance abuse prevention, substance abuse treatment services, use of evidence-based practices, and other pertinent topics.