(a) A patient is considered eligible for continued
stay in the outpatient detoxification treatment service when the patient
meets the diagnostic criteria and the conditions under at least one
paragraph out of paragraphs (1) or (2) in subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Factors for continued outpatient detoxification
treatment services are listed in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.
(1) Chemical substance withdrawal complications. The
patient must meet the conditions of subparagraphs (A) or (B) of this
paragraph.
(A) Patient, while physically abstinent from chemical
substance use, is exhibiting incomplete stable withdrawal from alcohol/drugs,
as evidenced by psychological and physical cravings.
(B) Patient, while physically abstinent from chemical
substance use, is exhibiting incomplete stable withdrawal from alcohol/drugs,
as evidenced by significant drug levels.
(2) Psychiatric or medical complications. Documentation
in the record indicates an intervening medical or psychiatric event
which was serious enough to interrupt outpatient detoxification treatment,
but the patient is again progressing in treatment.
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