Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Impact
The implications of A02253 could significantly enhance the pathways available for medical practitioners, including registered nurses and emergency medical technicians, to provide timely and essential care to patients suffering from substance use disorders. By broadening the circumstances under which controlled substances can be administered, the bill seeks to address both immediate medical needs and long-term recovery processes for affected individuals. This could also lead to reduced healthcare complications associated with withdrawal symptoms, thereby potentially decreasing hospital admissions related to such issues.
Summary
Bill A02253 proposes amendments to the public health law concerning the dispensing of controlled substances to individuals with substance use disorders. Specifically, it allows these substances to be prescribed and administered during emergency medical situations not related to the substance use disorder itself, as well as to facilitate the relief of acute withdrawal symptoms for patients within certain categories. This law aims to provide critical support for individuals in distress, particularly during medical emergencies or when coping with severe health issues.
Contention
While the bill may also enjoy support from healthcare advocates who recognize the desperate needs of individuals battling addiction, there may be concerns from other stakeholders regarding the complexities of prescription practices and public safety. Critics may argue that increasing access to controlled substances, even in emergency contexts, could inadvertently lead to misuse or related health risks if proper safeguards are not firmly established. As such, discussions around the balance between necessary medical intervention and the potential for regulatory overreach are likely to arise during legislative considerations of A02253.
Same As
Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Relates to dispensing certain controlled substances for use by a person with a substance use disorder during certain emergency medical treatment, for use in maintenance or detoxification treatment, or to relieve acute withdrawal symptoms.
Replaces certain appearances of the words addict, addicts and addiction with the words person with a substance use disorder, person with a mental health disorder, person with co-occurring disorder, person in recovery, or a variation thereof.
Increases access to substance use disorder treatment; Requires Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder services provided by community-based organizations.
Increases access to substance use disorder treatment; Requires Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder services provided by community-based organizations.
Adds certain psychoactive substances to the list of Schedule I controlled substances and modifies the offenses of possession of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance
Controlled substances: other; sentencing guidelines for retail sale of products containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine; modify. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4947'25