Relating to testing for individuals in drug treatment

SB 888 establishes a standardized testing schedule for individuals in West Virginia's substance use disorder treatment programs. It requires comprehensive testing at treatment entry, followed by qualitative tests every two weeks for six weeks (initiation phase), every 45 days for one year (stabilization phase), and every six months thereafter (maintenance phase). The bill also mandates that patients provide a test upon provider request at any time to assess compliance. This directly affects individuals enrolled in state-funded drug treatment programs and their treatment providers. The law describes a specific progression of testing requirements without creating new facilities or altering treatment standards.