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alcohol education, and counseling; clinical inter-
vention; case management; residential treatment
and long-term continuing care; intensive outpa-
tient and day treatment; and family therapy. Ado-
lescent clients are referred by local schools, or social
services and juvenile services agencies for treatment.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION
C. Wayne Kempske, Chief
(410) 225-6901
The Criminal Justice Division was formed in
1987 under the former Addictions Services Admini-
stration. The Division coordinates all evaluations of
criminal defendents for drug and alcohol abuse, and
all commitments for evaluation or treatment made
by Circuit Courts and District Courts (Code
Health—General Article, secs. 8-505 through 8-
507). The Division also coordinates all education
and treatment for those driving while intoxicated
(DWI). The Division coordinates its work with the
Division of Parole and Probation, the Division of
Correction, the Administrative Office of the Courts,
the Motor Vehicle Administration, and local health
departments.
OFFICE OF EDUCATION & TRAINING
Ludwig L. Lankford, Director
(410) 225-6933
Created in 1976, the Office of Education and
Training educates and trains public and private
providers of treatment and prevention programs for
addicts. The Office also helps devise curriculum and
evaluates college and university courses on the
treatment and prevention of addiction.
GRANTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Margaret McIntyre, Chief
(410) 225-6872
The Grants Management Division awards and
monitors Administration monies for addictions
treatment and prevention. Grants are received by
local health departments, government agencies and
private companies. As the Administration's fiscal
agent, the Division cooperates closely with the
Department's Division of Contracts and Division of
Program Cost and Analysis.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES
DIVISION
William Rusinko, Chief
(410) 225-6886
The Management Information Services Division
develops and maintains agency data systems; reports
and analyzes trends and patterns in alcohol and drug
abuse, and assessment of treatment programs; and
assists other Divisions with data, research, and com-
puterized information systems. All certified providers
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of public and private treatment and DWI assessors
must report to the Division.
PLANNING & POLICY DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION
Sharon Dow, Chief
(410) 225-6550
The Planning and Policy Development Division
develops Administration policies and rules and
regulations governing alcohol and drug abuse treat-
ment. The Division provides technical assistance to
all methadone programs, oversees their compliance
with State and federal regulations, and monitors
private methadone programs. The Division also
monitors treatment of pregnant addicts and com-
piles quarterly statistics on their admissions, reten-
tions, and deliveries. In addition, the Division serves
as liaison to the Federal Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment.
PREVENTION DIVISION
Eugenia Conolly, Chief
(410) 225-6543
The Prevention Division funds, develops, imple-
ments, and monitors prevention strategies. The
Division works in collaboration with the Gover-
nor's Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse; the
Office for Children, Youth, and Families; the State
Department of Education; the Department of Hu-
man Resources; and the Department of Transpor-
tation.
REGIONAL FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
Lilyan Berdit, Chief
(410) 225-6910
To coordinate addiction treatment services, the
Regional Field Services Division serves as liaison
between local and State government agencies.
SPECIAL POPULATIONS DIVISION
William B. Lowry, Chief
(410) 225-6550
The Special Populations Division develops pro-
grams to serve "special populations," including mi-
norities, and individuals with disabilities,
particularly the deaf and hearing-impaired, and per-
sons with HIV disease.
SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME DRUG
& ALCOHOL PROJECT
Herdisene McIntyre-Green, Coordinator
(410) 225-6871
Federally funded, the Social Security Income Drug
and Alcohol Project certifies that Social Security re-
cipients comply with federal eligibility standards.
These require that all Social Security recipients with
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