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R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-5-1. Purpose of chapter
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The purpose of this chapter is to encourage juveniles who are chemically dependent to obtain treatment for substance abuse.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-5-2. Definitions
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (1) “Child” or “minor” means any person under eighteen (18) years of age who is not married, is not a parent, or is not emancipated. (2) “Chemical dependency” means addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs. (3) “Lic…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-5-3. Treatment of minors — Chemical abuse
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In all treatment of a child for substance abuse or chemical dependency, the licensed treatment facility shall require the parents of the child to participate in the treatment. Parental consent for treatment of a child shall be required, except as otherwise provided in § 14-5-4.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 14-5-4. Treatment without parental consent
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In the event a child refuses permission to contact parents to seek parental consent and if, in the judgment of a qualified professional, that contact would not be helpful or would be deleterious to the child who is voluntarily seeking treatment for substance abuse or chemical dep…
