{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac35-105-980","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC35-105-980","heading":"Drug screens","body":"A. The provider shall perform at least eight random drug screens per year unless the conditions in subsection B of this section apply.\n\nB. Whenever an individual's drug screen indicates continued illicit drug use or when clinically and environmentally indicated, random drug screens shall be performed at a frequency that is in accordance with generally accepted clinical practice and as indicated by the individual's response to stability in treatment.\n\nC. Drug screens shall be analyzed for opiates, methadone (if ordered), benzodiazepines, cocaine, and buprenorphine. In addition, drug screens for other drugs that have the potential for addiction shall be performed when clinically and environmentally indicated.\n\nD. The provider shall implement a written policy on how the results of drug screens shall be used to direct treatment.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services","Chapter 105. Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services","Part VI. Additional Requirements for Selected Services","Article 1. Medication Assisted Treatment (Opioid Treatment Services)"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency35/chapter105/section980/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:51:27Z","sha256":"5f136c7bd8d94ecd3a380a2fcab315d5a03f898f97eab54b1683b7c0b6e8b8f3","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac35-105-970","next":"us-va/12vac35-105-990"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}