Ch. 758                                          LAWS OF MARYLAND

8-505.

(a) The administrative head of a detoxification center may
determine whether an individual is:

(1) To be given medical or paramedical attention,
without being admitted to the center;

(2) To be admitted to the center;

(3) To be referred to another appropriate facility
for care and treatment; or

(4) To be denied attention, admission, and referral.

(b) If the administrative head of the center determines
that the individual should receive treatment at another facility,
the administrative head shall arrange for that treatment and for
transportation to that facility.

(c) If the individual is denied admission and, referral and.
has no money, authorized personnel shall offer;

(1) To take the individual home; or

(2) If the individual has no home, to find for the
individual another facility where the individual may obtain
shelter.

8-506.

(a) (1) During the first stay of an individual in a
detoxification center, the individual shall be;

(i) Encouraged to consent to an intensive
diagnosis for possible alcoholism; and

(ii) Informed of the diagnosis.

(2) If the individual is not diagnosed as a chronic
alcoholic, the center shall try;

(i) To educate the individual about the
seriousness of alcoholism and the dangers of excessive drinking
of alcoholic beverages;

(ii) To uncover any personal problems that may
have resulted in excessive drinking; and

(iii) To refer the individual to an appropriate
agency for help.

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