Pennsylvania Developing Formal Process To Certify Drug & Alcohol Recovery Houses

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is preparing to implement a formal process to certify drug and alcohol recovery houses for people receiving publicly funded addiction treatment. There are currently no regulations in place in Pennsylvania to govern the operation of these facilities.

Through August 18, 2016, DDAP is accepting comments on draft recommendations developed by the Certified Drug and Alcohol Recovery Housing Taskforce and submitted to DDAP on July 18, 2016. The recommendations address the state of the physical building, policies and procedures, and ethics. DDAP intends to use the comments in drafting the final certification . . .