Substance abuse is one of the greatest challenges facing our State, schools, workplaces and families because it has destructive influences that pervade all facets of our society. Accordingly, it is the policy of this State to provide treatment to those who abuse substances such as alcohol, drugs or inhalants. Therefore, this chapter is designed to enable those engaged in substance abuse to receive appropriate care and treatment. Although voluntary treatment is preferred, this chapter also provides a mechanism for involuntary treatment in suitable cases.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 22. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT ACT
§ 2201. Declaration of policy.
§ 2202. Establishment of Office.
§ 2206. Residential and nonresidential facilities.
§ 2207. Standards for public and private treatment facilities.
§ 2208. Licensing of treatment facility; regulations.
§ 2209. Violation of licensing requirement; injunction.
§ 2210. Voluntary treatment for substance abuse.
§ 2211. Involuntary treatment.
§ 2212. Commitment; judicial proceedings.
§ 2213. Limitation on involuntary treatment.
§ 2214. Hearing on petition; notice; decision; review.
§ 2215. Procedural rights of involuntary patients.
§ 2216. Discharge by the facility.
§ 2217. Changing to voluntary status.
§ 2219. Appeal; rules of procedure.
§ 2222. Immunity, limitation of liability.