South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-4 - Controlled Substances
Part 1000 - Prescriptions
Section 61-4.1000.1009 - Withdrawal of Drug Dependent Persons by Use of Methadone or Other Narcotic Controlled Substances

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-4.1000.1009

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

Practitioners desiring to withdraw, but not maintain, drug dependent persons addicted to narcotic controlled substances from such substances by the use of methadone or any other schedule II narcotic controlled substance, may do so provided that all of the following criteria are met:

(a) The drug dependent person shall be a narcotic addict.

(b) The drug dependent person shall be confined to a hospital, clinic, rest home, or other appropriate location that properly segregates the drug dependent person from contact with possible illicit suppliers.

(c) The withdrawal program shall be on a reducing dosage basis, preferably through use of oral administration of the narcotic controlled substance used for withdrawal.

(d) Withdrawal treatment shall not exceed 21 days in length and shall not be available to any drug dependent person more often than once every six months. If, in the opinion of the withdrawing practitioner, longer periods of withdrawal treatment are necessary, application for such longer treatment shall be made to the Director stating the reasons therefore, along with pertinent medical facts including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Medical condition of subject at onset of withdrawal treatment;

(2) Amount of drug intake and name of drug at onset of treatment;

(3) Initial withdrawal dosage of methadone (or other narcotic controlled substance);

(4) Reduction schedule of withdrawal substance;

(5) Current medical evaluation of withdrawal regimen;

(6) Statement concerning presence or absence from urine sample of drug dependent person of the drug to which he or she was addicted; and

(7) Any other pertinent facts deemed necessary by the withdrawing practitioner or by the Director.

(e) Any maintenance facility shall be approved by DHEC and the appropriate federal agencies.

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