The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter
shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise.
  (1) Contract--A written agreement between the department
and a program provider to provide substance abuse treatment services.
  (2) Case management--Services that assist and support
persons receiving services from a program provider in developing skills
to gain access to and obtain services from needed medical, social,
educational and other service providers essential to meeting basic
human needs. This function consists of assessment of needs, appropriate
referrals, follow-up on referrals, and a plan of action with clear
goals.
  (3) Department--The Department of State Health Services.
  (4) Medication-assisted therapies--Medications used
in any treatment for addictions that includes a medication approved
by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for addiction detoxification
or maintenance treatment.
  (5) Program provider--A person or entity that contracts
with the department to provide substance abuse treatment services.
  (6) Substance use disorder--A broad term that includes
substance abuse, substance dependence, substance withdrawal, substance
intoxication, and other related disorders as described in the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.


Source Note: The provisions of this §447.303 adopted to be effective September 2, 2012, 37 TexReg 6600