Section 9-2804 - Purpose. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-2804. Purpose.
 

The purposes of the Council are to: 

(1) develop a comprehensive, coordinated, and strategic approach to the use of State and local resources for prevention, intervention, and treatment of drug and alcohol abuse among the residents of the State; 

(2) promote a coordinated, collaborative, and comprehensive effort by State Executive Branch agencies to ensure the efficient and effective use of State resources for the delivery of a full continuum of drug and alcohol abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services for all residents within their jurisdiction; 

(3) promote a coordinated, collaborative, and comprehensive effort by local alcohol and drug abuse councils and State service agencies to ensure effective and efficient use of State resources for the delivery of a full continuum of drug and alcohol abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services for all residents within their jurisdiction; 

(4) promote a coordinated, collaborative, and comprehensive effort by State and local agencies to allocate adequate resources to address the drug and alcohol abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services needs of individuals involved in the criminal justice system at all stages of the process, including: 

(i) services while incarcerated; 

(ii) re-entry services; 

(iii) parole and probation services; and 

(iv) court mandated services; and 

(5) promote a coordinated, collaborative, and comprehensive effort by State and local agencies to allocate adequate resources to address the drug and alcohol abuse prevention, intervention, and treatment services needs of individuals with co-occurring problems requiring specialized services, including: 

(i) mental health disorders; 

(ii) homelessness; 

(iii) somatic health problems; 

(iv) physical and cognitive difficulties; and 

(v) child welfare involvement. 
 

[2010, ch. 661.]