The bill authorizes alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs, including detoxification facilities and substance abuse treatment centers, to maintain emergency medication kits. It defines an "emergency medication kit" as a collection of medications necessary for immediate therapeutic needs that cannot be obtained in time to prevent harm. The bill stipulates that these programs must have a physician or medical personnel on staff to administer the medications, which can include controlled substances and noncontrolled legend drugs. Additionally, the program must designate a licensed pharmacy to supply and oversee the kit, which must be stored securely and accessed only by licensed medical personnel.

The legislation also outlines specific requirements for the emergency medication kits, including that they cannot contain Schedule II controlled substances and must be replenished within 72 hours after use. The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy is tasked with adopting rules regarding the contents, quantity, storage, security, and access of these kits. This bill aims to enhance the ability of treatment programs to respond effectively to medical emergencies involving patients undergoing alcohol and drug treatment.