The bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 16-53-4, which outlines the structured progression of treatment for individuals with substance use disorder. It establishes a clear framework for the treatment phases, beginning with the initiation phase where patients must provide a comprehensive test followed by qualitative tests every two weeks for six weeks. The bill then details the stabilization phase, requiring qualitative tests every 45 days for one year, and subsequently the maintenance phase, which mandates testing every six months.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that at any point, if a treatment provider wishes to assess a patient's compliance, the patient must be willing to undergo either a qualitative or quantitative test upon request. This structured approach is intended to enhance the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment and ensure consistent monitoring of patients throughout their recovery journey.

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Introduced Version: 16-53-4