Indiana § 12-23-13-2 - Prescribing, dispensing, or administering controlled substances for treatment of drug abuse; conditions
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§ 12-23-13-2. Prescribing, dispensing, or administering controlled substances for treatment of drug abuse; conditions
Sec. 2. It is lawful to prescribe, dispense, or administer controlled substances for the treatment of drug abuse if the following conditions are met:
(1) The controlled substances are used for the treatment or maintenance of a drug abuser.
(2) The treatment or maintenance is medically indicated.
(3) The treatment or maintenance is prescribed by a physician as a part of a rehabilitation program approved by the director and dispensed in compliance with the regulations for the dispensing of controlled substances.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-26.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.
IC 12-23-14Chapter 14. Court Established Alcohol and Drug Services Program
12-23-14-1Authority to establish program 12-23-14-2Operation of program by court or under private contract 12-23-14-3Rules and special orders 12-23-14-4Individuals eligible; jurisdiction of court 12-23-14-5Individuals eligible; referrals 12-23-14-6Range of services provided 12-23-14-7Direct treatment or rehabilitation services; inadequacy of existing community resources 12-23-14-8Establishment in county of alcohol and drug services program; statement from office of judicial administration; approval of legislative and appropriating body 12-23-14-9Petition for approval 12-23-14-10Approval of program operated through private contractor; drafting of contract 12-23-14-11Program executive director; assistants and clerks 12-23-14-12Program employees and contractors; duties; assignment by court 12-23-14-13Powers of the office of judicial administration 12-23-14-14Program costs; payment; city or county general fund; user fee fund; compensation of employees and contractors 12-23-14-15Financial assistance; private and governmental sources 12-23-14-16Fees charged for program; fee schedule; maximum fee; deposit of fees 12-23-14-17Indiana supreme court drug and alcohol programs fund; grants 12-23-14-18Chemical tests; costs; reporting of chemical test results 12-23-14-19Right to participate; immunity from liability
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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