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NY A07807
Bill
Status
5/17/2011
Primary Sponsor
Steven Cymbrowitz
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AI Summary
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Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall develop and publish educational materials for health care providers in electronic or other formats
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Educational materials must assist health care providers in recognizing symptoms of prescription drug abuse, provide evidence-based drug screening instruments, and identify resources for patient referrals to substance abuse treatment programs
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All educational materials shall be made available through the official websites of the Office and Department of Health and by any other means deemed appropriate by the Commissioner
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Act takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services to develop educational materials for health care providers and qualified health professionals relating to screening and referrals for prescription drug abuse and misuse.
Last Action
referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
1/4/2012