S 755 · 97th Congress · Health
Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Abuse Amendments of 1981
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.(1981-11-04)
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Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Abuse Amendments of 1981 - Title I: Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation - Amends the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 to replace the current State formula grant framework, including the requirements of a single State administrative agency and State plan, with a technical assistance program for the purposes of: (1) data collection; (2) program management; (3) personnel and facility certification or licensure; and (4) compliance monitoring. Extends the grant program for implementation of the Uniform Alcoholism and Intoxication Treatment Act through fiscal year 1982. Places special emphasis on new treatment and rehabilitation methods as priorities for alcoholism prevention grants and contracts. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give special consideration to programs for minorities, elderly women, youth, handicapped individuals, and the families of alcoholics. Prohibits such grants: (1) to a State or State entity without authorization of the Governor; (2) to exceed five years in duration; or (3) to exceed 75 percent of a project's cost. P…
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