New Regulations on Policies for Voluntary Drug Rehabilitation

According to the regulations in Decree 80, individuals participating in voluntary drug rehabilitation shall be entitled to the following policies:

- Guaranteed detoxification medication, detoxification treatment, and treatment for mental disorders for individuals in voluntary drug rehabilitation at public rehabilitation facilities;- Supported with 95% of the cost for screening, assessment of addiction level, conducting medical tests as prescribed by a doctor; treatment of opportunistic infections and common medications for the following subjects:- War invalids;- Individuals exposed to toxic chemicals with a labor capacity reduction of 81% or more;- Individuals from poor households;- Elderly people living alone without any support;- Orphans;- Individuals with severe and especially severe disabilities.

The Provincial People's Council, based on the capability of budget balancing and the expected number of individuals participating in voluntary drug rehabilitation at public facilities under its management, shall decide:

- Higher support levels, broader subjects beyond those stipulated in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article.- Monthly food, clothing, and personal hygiene supplies support at least equivalent to 70% of the standards for individuals subjected to administrative measures being sent to compulsory rehabilitation centers.- Accommodation support for individuals participating in voluntary drug rehabilitation at voluntary drug rehabilitation facilities.

Decree 80/2018/ND-CP came into effect on July 5, 2018.

- Thanh Lam -

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