Decree No. 96/2012/ND-CP on treatment for opiate substance addiction using substitute drugs

DECREE

Provisions on the treatment of opiate addiction with substitute drugs

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Pursuant to the Law is agencies and organizations registered to participate in the System with one or more roles as follows: Government Decree dated 25th month 12001;

Based on the Law on Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS Infection (HIV/AIDS) on 29th dayABased on the Law on Prevention and Control of Narcotics on December 9, 2000; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Law on Prevention and Control of NarcoticsJune 2024;dated June 6, 2006;

Effective from June 27, 2005;.THE GOVERNMENT ISSUES THE DECREE ON THE LIST OF DRUGS AND PRECURSOR CHEMICALS

Pursuant to the Law Domestic air passenger transport service on regular basic economy classThe Government promulgates this Decree on provisions for the treatment of opiate addiction with substitute drugs

Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Health;

h"b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."Conditions and procedures for selecting individuals to participate in the treatment of opiate addiction with substitute drugs (hereinafter referred to as opiate addiction treatment);,

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Decree provides for:

1. Organization of opiate addiction treatment, including: Conditions of opiate addiction treatment facilities (hereinafter referred to as treatment facilities); authority, application forms, and procedures for issuing permits to operate treatment facilities;

2. Measures to ensure the work of opiate addiction treatment.

3. Article kOpiate substances are natural, synthetic, and semi-synthetic substances with pharmacological effects similar to opiates;

Article 2. Interpretation of Terms

In this Decree, the following terms shall be understood as follows:

1. An opiate substance addict is a person who uses and is dependent on opiate substances;

2. Substitute drugs are synthesized substances or mixtures of substances that have antagonistic or substitutive effects against opiate substances;

3. Treatment of opiate addiction with substitute drugs is the use of substitute drugs to treat opiate substance addicts; For coal-fired thermal power plants where the enterprise holds 100% of the registered capital and uses 100% of its own capital to invest in the project approved by the competent authority, E is determined as 100%;Maintenance dose is

4. the corresponding substitute drug dose for each patient, ensuring safety and long-term use to help patients reduce or stop using opiate substances.

5. Article 3. Application of laws in the treatment of opiate addiction lOpiate substance addicts have the right to choose to participate in opiate addiction treatment under the provisions of this Decree or voluntarily detoxify at home and in the community according to the provisions of Government Decree No. 94/2010/NĐ-CP dated September 9, 2010 on organizing drug detoxification at home and in the community.

Not to apply compulsory drug rehabilitation measures for those participating in opiate addiction treatment, except in cases violating Clause 2 ofNo.Article 21 of this Decree.

1. Implementing treatment without meeting conditions or not having been granted permission to operate as prescribed in this Decree.

2. Selling or providing substitute treatment drugs to unlicensed treatment facilities for opiate addiction as prescribed in this Decree.iExploiting opiate addiction treatment to organize, trade, and illegally use narcotics.

Article 8. Prohibited acts

1. Compelling opiate substance addicts to participate in opiate addiction treatment under any form.

2. CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TREATMENT OF OPIATE ADDICTION

3. PART 1. CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING INDIVIDUALS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TREATMENT OF OPIATE ADDICTION FOR OPIATE SUBSTANCE ADDICTS RESIDING IN THE COMMUNITY

Article 5. Conditions for individuals registering to participate in opiate addiction treatment residing in the community trThey must be opiate substance addicts.

Chapter II

Have a clear place of residence.

Voluntarily participate in opiate addiction treatment and commit to adhering to opiate addiction treatment. For opiate substance addicts under

16 years old, they can only be treated

1. for opiate addiction if there is written consent from their parents or legal guardians.

2. Not be subject to compulsory drug rehabilitation measures as stipulated by law.õ clear.

3. Voluntarily participate in treatment for drug addiction and commit to adhering to the treatment for drug addiction. For individuals under 16 years old who are addicted to drug substances, such participation requires written consent from their parents or legal guardians.concerning the classification and determination of state management authority in the field of crop production16 years old, only be treated for drug addiction with the written consent of their parents or legal guardians. trfor drug addiction when there is written consent from their parents or legal guardians.

4. Not subject to compulsory drug rehabilitation measures as prescribed by law.

Article 6. Procedures and Documents for Registering to Participate in Opioid Addiction Treatment for Individuals Residing in the CommunityệIndividuals addicted to opioid substances residing in the community shall submit registration documents for opioid addiction treatment as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article to the treatment facility located in their place of residence.

1. The registration documents for opioid addiction treatment include:

2. Registration form for participating in opioid addiction treatment according to the model prescribed by the Minister of Health; trA certified copy of one of the following documents: Identity card, passport, birth certificate, or household registration book.

a) Article 7. Process for Selecting Participants in Opioid Addiction Treatment for Individuals Residing in the Community

b) Within ten working days from the date of receipt of valid registration documents for participation in opioid addiction treatment, the head of the treatment facility shall be responsible for:

Organizing a health examination for individuals registering to participate in opioid addiction treatment;No.Deciding in writing on the acceptance of cases meeting the conditions for participation in opioid addiction treatment. In cases where acceptance is not agreed upon, a written response must be provided with clear reasons stated.This Resolution takes effect from the date it is adopted by the National Assembly.The decision to accept cases meeting the conditions for participation in opioid addiction treatment shall be prepared in four copies and sent to the following relevant agencies and individuals:

1. One copy to the district people's committee (hereinafter referred to as the district);nationalOne copy to the commune, ward, town people's committee (hereinafter referred to as the commune) where the individual receiving opioid addiction treatment resides for monitoring and supporting compliance with treatment;iOne copy to the individual receiving opioid addiction treatment or to their parent or legal guardian if the individual is under sixteen years old;

a) One copy retained in the treatment file of the individual receiving opioid addiction treatment at the treatment facility.

b) PART 2. CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTING PARTICIPANTS IN OPIUM ADDICTION TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS MANAGED AT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, REHABILITATION SCHOOLS, PRISONS, AND TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTERSamendArticle 8. Conditions for Individuals Addicted to Opioid Substances Managed at Educational Facilities, Rehabilitation Schools, Prisons, and Temporary Detention Centers to Participate in Opium Addiction TreatmentnationalThey are prisoners, individuals under temporary detention, inmates, or students undergoing opioid addiction treatment outside the community who have been transferred to educational facilities, rehabilitation schools, prisons, or temporary detention centers (hereinafter referred to as management facilities).nationalVoluntarily participating in opioid addiction treatment and committing to comply with the treatment process. For individuals under sixteen years old addicted to opioid substances, they can only undergo opioid addiction treatment with the written consent of their parents or legal guardians.

2. Article 9. Procedures for Accepting Individuals Addicted to Opioid Substances Managed at Educational Facilities, Rehabilitation Schools, Prisons, and Temporary Detention Centers to Participate in Opium Addiction Treatment

a) Individuals voluntarily continuing to participate in opioid addiction treatment after being transferred to management facilities shall submit the transfer fee voucher for patients undergoing opioid addiction treatment according to the model prescribed by the Minister of Health to the healthcare authority of that management facility. DECREES:of People's Committee of districts, cities under provincial administration, towns directly under central administration; ChairpersonNo. province (hereinafter referred to as district);

b) 01 copy sent to the People's Committee of the commune, ward, town (hereinafter referred to as commune) where the person undergoing drug addiction treatment resides for monitoring and supporting adherence to treatment;ỗ 01 copy sent to the person undergoing drug addiction treatment or their parents, legal guardian if the person is under 16 years old;

c) 01 copy kept in the treatment file of the person undergoing drug addiction treatment at the treatment facility.

d) PART 2. CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTING PERSONS TO PARTICIPATE IN DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS ADDICTED TO DRUG SUBSTANCES WHO ARE UNDER MANAGEMENT AT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, REHABILITATION SCHOOLS, PRISONS, AND TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTERS

SECTION 2. CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACCEPTING PERSONS TO PARTICIPATE IN DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS ADDICTED TO DRUG SUBSTANCES WHO ARE UNDER MANAGEMENT AT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES, REHABILITATION SCHOOLS, PRISONS, AND TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTERS

Article 8. Conditions for persons addicted to drug substances who are under management at educational facilities, rehabilitation schools, prisons, and temporary detention centers to participate in drug addiction treatmentNo.educational facilities, rehabilitation schools, prisons, and temporary detention centers to participate in drug addiction treatment foundation Are inmates, detainees, prisoners, students currently participating in drug addiction treatment outside the community.

1. They have been transferred to educational facilities, rehabilitation schools, prisons, and temporary detention centers (hereinafter referred to as management facilities).ồVoluntarily participate in drug addiction treatment and commit to adhering to the treatment for drug addiction. For individuals under 16 years old who are addicted to drug substances, such participation requires written consent from their parents or legal guardians.|||Article 9. Procedures for accepting persons addicted to drug substances who are under management at educational facilities, rehabilitation schools, prisons, and temporary detention centers to participate in drug addiction treatment

2. Persons currently participating in drug addiction treatment are voluntarily continuing to participate in drug addiction treatment in management facilities, submitting the necessary procedures for continued participation in drug addiction treatment in management facilities, paying fees for transfer, and submitting a patient referral form for drug addiction treatment according to the model prescribed by the Minister of Health to the health staff of the management facility.onand temporarily detained individuals to participate in drug addiction treatmentNo.treatment instead;nationaland only implement the issuance of substitute drugs for those participating in drug addiction treatment.

The conditions that the substitute drug dispensing facility must meet are as follows:iMust have an area of at least 15 square meters.in Ensure fire prevention and firefighting conditions in accordance with the provisions of the law;iEnsure sufficient electricity, water, and other conditions to serve patients.councillORS ức Viiwithin the period not exceeding 30 days from the date of issuance, reissuance, or revocation of the operating permit of the facility.

The list of personnel of the treatment facility, including the full name, professional qualifications, and position of each person at the facility; stamped and signed by the head of the managing unit.councillORS The application for issuance, reissuance of the operating permit as stipulated in Article 15 of this Decree shall be submitted to the Department of Health.policiesWithin 30 days from the date of receipt, issue the operating permit; in cases where the operating permit is not issued, provide a written response and specify the reasons.onAfter 12 months from the date of issuance of the operating permit, if the treatment facility does not operate;of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsIf the treatment facility suspends operations for more than 12 consecutive months, it will cease operations.No.When discovering any of the cases specified in Clause 1 of this Article, the Department of Health shall take action.policiesDepartment of Healthdevelopmenttakes action.onIn case of discovering errors in professional work or failure to meet any of the conditions prescribed in Articles 12 and 13 of this Decree, the Director of the Department of Health decides to suspend the operation of the treatment facility. trThe Minister of Health prescribes the procedures for revoking the operating permit and suspending the operation of the treatment facility.

Article 10. Procedure for receiving opium drug addicts at educational facilities, correctional schools, detention centers, and temporary detention facilities to participate in opium drug addiction treatment.areissued operating permitdevelopment new entity has the responsibility to accept and treat the transferred person.

Within three working days from the date of receipt of the patient transfer form for opium drug addiction treatment, the management facility shall be responsible for:

1. T, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP Conducting or coordinating with community treatment facilities to examine the health of opium drug addicts;

2. Establishing medical records in accordance with the regulations of the Minister of Health.

Chapter III

ORGANIZATION OF OPPIUM DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT

SECTION 1. OPPIUM DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT FACILITIES

Article 11. Classification of treatment facilitiesin Medicines used for drug addiction treatment must be approved for circulation.

Treatment facilities include:

1. A substitute drug treatment facility is an entity that provides opium drug addiction treatment using substitute drugs for opium drug addicts, including the distribution of substitute drugs; trMedicines used for drug addiction treatment are managed according to regulations on narcotic drugs, psychotropic drugs, and relevant laws.

2. A substitute drug distribution facility (hereinafter referred to as the substitute drug distribution facility) is a unit under a healthcare facility and only performs the task of distributing substitute drugs to individuals currently participating in opium drug addiction treatment.policies Policies for personnel working in drug addiction treatment at public treatment facilities:of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsAdministrative, counseling, pharmacy staff, and staff directly involved in dispensing medicines to patients at public facilities are entitled to a subsidy equal to 30% of their current salary grade plus position allowance and seniority allowance above the standard range, if applicable.No.(HIV/AIDS).onAfter 12 months from the date of issuance of the operating permit, if the treatment facility does not operate;of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsIf the treatment facility suspends operations for more than 12 consecutive months, it will cease operations.No.The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, and related ministries, sectors, and localities, within their respective functions, tasks, and authorities, are responsible for leading and coordinating guidance and inspection of the implementation of this Decree.

Article 12. Conditions for Operation of Substitute Treatment Facilities

1. Conditions regarding infrastructure:

a) There must be reception areas, administrative offices, drug distribution and storage rooms, consultation rooms, examination rooms, and laboratory rooms. The rooms within the substitute drug treatment facility must have an area of at least 10 square meters;of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsEnsuring conditions for managing medical waste, fire prevention, and firefighting in accordance with the provisions of the law;onEnsuring sufficient electricity, water, and other conditions to serve the care of patients.² /second or more;

b) Conditions regarding equipment and substitute drug treatment medications:

c) Having sufficient medical equipment, tools, and substitute drug treatment medications appropriate to the scale of opium drug addiction treatment operations;

2. Having equipment to sterilize tools and specimens;

a) Having monitoring devices for the implementation of treatment.

b) Conditions regarding personnel:

c) Substitute drug treatment facilities must meet the following standards: having medical staff authorized to diagnose, treat, and prescribe narcotic drugs; having medical staff supporting diagnostic, treatment, testing, and counseling work; having staff responsible for drug storage and distribution; having administrative staff, with full-time employees making up at least 75% of the total number of staff in the substitute drug treatment facility;

3. The person responsible for technical expertise and the individual directly implementing opium drug addiction treatment at the substitute drug treatment facility must meet the following conditions:

a) Being a doctor who has obtained certification through training on opium drug addiction treatment provided by training institutions assigned tasks by the Ministry of Health;

b) Working full-time at the substitute drug treatment facility.iMinisters,

- The head of the pharmacy department of the substitute drug treatment facility may be concurrently employed but must meet the professional requirements stipulated by the law on pharmaceuticals;

- d) Other employees working at the substitute drug treatment facility must hold qualifications and certificates suitable for the tasks they are assigned.

c) The Minister of Health shall provide detailed guidelines on the operational conditions of substitute drug treatment facilities.

Conditions regarding infrastructure:

4. There must be reception areas, drug distribution and storage rooms. The drug distribution and storage rooms must have an area of at least 15 square meters;

Article 13. Conditions for the operation of drug dispensing facilities

1. 3. Amend Clause 3 Article 2 as follows:iEnsuring conditions for fire prevention and firefighting in accordance with the provisions of the law;

a) Ensuring sufficient electricity, water, and other conditions to serve patients.No.agencies equivalent to ministries, heads of government agencies, Chairmen of provincial people's committees,² /second or more;

b) and municipalities directly under the central government are responsible for implementing this Decree.

c) Ensure there is sufficient electricity, water, and other conditions to serve patients.

2. Conditions regarding equipment:

a) Having sufficient medical devices and equipment to distribute and store substitute drugs;

b) Having appropriate containers for different types of waste;

c) Substitute drug treatment facilities must meet the following standards: having medical staff authorized to diagnose, treat, and prescribe narcotic drugs; having medical staff supporting diagnostic, treatment, testing, and counseling work; having staff responsible for drug storage and distribution; having administrative staff, with full-time employees making up at least 75% of the total number of staff in the substitute drug treatment facility;

3. The person responsible for technical expertise and the individual directly implementing opium drug addiction treatment at the substitute drug treatment facility must meet the following conditions:

a) The person responsible for technical expertise at the drug distribution facility must work full-time at the facility and meet other professional requirements as stipulated by laws on pharmaceuticals;

b) Other staff working at the drug distribution facility must have relevant diplomas and certificates corresponding to their assigned tasks.

4. The Minister of Health shall provide detailed guidelines on the conditions for operation of drug distribution facilities.

SECTION 2. AUTHORITY, FILES, PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING, RENEWING, AND REVOKING LICENSES FOR OPERATIONS OF DRUG DEPENDENCY TREATMENT FACILITIES

Article 14. Authority to issue, renew, and revoke licenses for operations of treatment facilitiesin Medicines used for drug addiction treatment must be approved for circulation.

The Director of the Department of Health shall issue, renew, and revoke licenses for operations of treatment facilities located within their jurisdiction, and shall notify the Ministry of Health and the People's Committee of the province or centrally governed city (hereinafter referred to as the People's Committee) where the facility is headquartered within thirty days from the date of issuing, renewing, or revoking the license.无效nh) where the facility establishes its headquarters for a period not exceeding thirty days from the date of issuance, reissuance, or revocation of the operating permit of that facility. lor reissued operating permit of that facility.

Article 15. Documents for applying for issuance and renewal of licenses for operations of treatment facilities

Documents for applying for issuance and renewal of licenses for operations of treatment facilities include:i A request for permission to operate according to a form prescribed by the Minister of Health;

1. Certified copies of decisions on establishment issued by competent state agencies or business registration certificates or investment certificates;

2. A list of personnel of the treatment facility, indicating clearly the name, professional qualifications, and positions of each individual at the facility; this list must be stamped and signed by the head of the management unit; lAn inventory of physical infrastructure and medical equipment of the treatment facility.

3. List of personnel of the treatment facility, trincluding the full name, professional qualifications, and position of each person at the facility; sealed with an adhesive stamp and signed by the head of the managing unit;

4. Article 16. Procedures for issuing and renewing licenses for operations of treatment facilities

Procedures for issuing and renewing licenses for operations of drug dependency treatment facilities are as follows:ớThe application documents for issuing and renewing licenses as specified in Article 15 of this Decree shall be submitted to the Department of Health;

1. Within thirty days from the date of receiving complete applications, the Director of the Department of Health shall review and issue the license for operations; if the license is not issued, a written response must be provided with specific reasons.

a) The application dossier for issuing, reissuing the operating permit as stipulated in Article 15 of this Decree shall be submitted to the Department of Health;

b) Within thirty days from the date of receipt of the application dossier;Deputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies, The Minister of Health shall specify the organization of reviews, the composition of the review panel, and the procedures for reviewing to issue and renew licenses for operations of treatment facilities. goperating permit; in case of non-issuance of the operating permit, a written response must be providedlogourging, handling tasks according to the assignmentamendand clearly state lReasons.

2. Article 17. Revocation and suspension of licenses for operations of treatment facilities

The license was issued beyond authority;in Medicines used for drug addiction treatment must be approved for circulation.

1. The operating license shall be revoked in the following cases:

a) The treatment facility does not meet the conditions stipulated in Articles 12 and 13 of this Decree;

b) Within twelve months from the date of issuance of the license, the treatment facility has not commenced operations;onThe treatment facility has ceased operations for a continuous period of twelve months or longer.

c) After twelve months from the date of issuance of the operating permit, if the treatment facility does not operate;

d) A treatment facility temporarily suspends operations for a continuous period of twelve months;êWhen one of the cases specified in Clause 1 of this Article is discovered, the Director of the Department of Health shall revoke the license for operations of the treatment facility.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsWhen one of the cases specified in Clause 1 of this Article is discovered;

2. Health Department shall take action;yIn case of discovering errors in professional practice or failure to meet the conditions stipulated in Articles 12 and 13 of this Decree, the Director of the Department of Health shall decide to suspend the operations of the treatment facility.No.Health Department shall take measures; Re organize credit institutions, foreign bank branches are responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.policies uction.policiesProvision of food allowance during temporary residence at social welfare centers or victim support facilities. The maximum period of support from the State budget does not exceed sixty days;ồGuide and inspect quality management work in construction projects during surveying, design, construction, acceptance, handover, and warranty phases; conduct periodic or spot inspections and handle violations related to construction project quality; suspend construction and require project sponsors, consultants, and contractors to rectify when construction quality does not meet requirements and poses risks of causing personal and property damage according to legal provisions;of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsThe Minister of Health shall specify the procedures for revoking licenses for operations and suspending operations of treatment facilities.onIn case of discovering errors in professional work or failure to meet any of the conditions prescribed in Articles 12 and 13 of this Decree, the Director of the Department of Health decides to suspend the operation of the treatment facility.

3. The Minister of Health shall prescribe procedures for revoking the operating permit and suspending the operation of the treatment facility.

4. reissued operating permit

Article 18. Fees for issuance and reissuance of business operation permits lnew entity shall be responsible for for facilities Medicines used for drug addiction treatment must be approved for circulation.

1. Facilities seeking to issue or reissue business operation permits must pay the relevant fees.

2. The Minister of Finance shall stipulate the amount of fees for issuing and reissuing business operation permits for treatment facilities.

SECTION 3. TREATMENT OF OPIATE ADDICTION

Article 19. Principles of opiate addiction treatment

1. Opiate addiction is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment.

2. Treatment for opiate addiction can only be carried out when the addict voluntarily participates in the treatment program.

3. Treatment for opiate addiction can only be conducted at facilities that have been granted business operation permits in accordance with this Decree.

4. Treatment for opiate addiction must comply with professional guidelines as prescribed by the Minister of Health.

Article 20. Transfer of opiate addiction treatment

1. Individuals participating in opiate addiction treatment may transfer their treatment from one facility to another based on their work and living requirements.

2. The treatment facility where the individual is currently undergoing opiate addiction treatment is responsible for introducing and transferring a copy of the treatment file to the new facility. The new facility is responsible for accepting the file and continuing the treatment for the transferred individual. trreceiving the dossier and providing treatment for transferred patients.policiesMedicines used for treating drug addiction involving opiate substances must be approved for circulation.ồ Medicines used for treating drug addiction involving opiate substances shall be managed according to regulations on narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and relevant laws.

3. The Minister of Health shall provide guidance on implementing Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 21. Termination of treatment for individuals participating in opiate addiction treatment

1. In cases where individuals participating in opiate addiction treatment violate the rules and regulations of the treatment facility, the head of the facility is responsible for warning or criticizing them.

2. In cases where individuals participating in opiate addiction treatment test positive for opiates two or more times (excluding substitute medications) after achieving maintenance dosage for at least twelve months, their treatment for opiate addiction will be terminated and reported to the local authorities where they reside.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsIf the treatment facility suspends operations for more than 12 consecutive months, it will cease operations.No.Article 22. Management of Substitute MedicationsầMedications used for treating opiate addiction must be approved for circulation by the Ministry of Health.

Medications used for treating opiate addiction are managed according to regulations concerning addictive substances, psychotropic drugs, and related laws.

1. Policies and benefits for individuals working in drug addiction treatment involving opiate substances at public treatment facilities:policies specialized agency under the People's Committee of the province/city.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairspublic:

2. Civil servants and staff engaged in administrative work, counseling, pharmacy, and directly distributing medicines to patients at public facilitieson management of collectionNo.shall enjoy a subsistence allowance equal to thirty percent of their current rank and grade salary plus position allowance and seniority allowance exceeding the framework, if applicable.No.(HIV/AIDS).ầThe Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, and related ministries, sectors, and localities within their respective functions, tasks, and authorities shall be responsible for leading and coordinating guidance and inspection of the implementation of this Decree.

Chapter IV

CONDITIONS TO ENSURE DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT WORK

Article 23. Benefits and Policies for Participants in Opiate Addiction Treatment and Staff Involved in Such TreatmentNo.Article 21 of this Decree.

1. The state budget ensures all costs for health examinations and treatment of opiate addiction for participants in opiate addiction treatment within educational institutions, correctional schools, prisons, and detention centers.

2. The state budget supports part of the costs for health examinations and treatment of opiate addiction for participants in opiate addiction treatment at public treatment facilities for the following categories: lWar invalids;

a) People affected by chemical warfare agents with a disability rate exceeding 81%;

b) Poor people;

c) Elderly people living alone without support;

d) Severely and extremely disabled people.

đ) Orphan children;

e) Benefits and policies for staff involved in opiate addiction treatment at public treatment facilities:

3. Ministers,No.agencies equivalent to ministries, heads of government agencies, and Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decree.ngng lập:

a) Public officials and employees directly engaged in testing, examination, and treatment of patients at public treatment facilities are entitled to a supplementary allowance equal to 70% of their current grade salary plus position allowances and seniority allowances exceeding the standard range, if applicable;of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home AffairsPublic officials and employees involved in administrative work, counseling, pharmacy, and those directly engaged in distributing medication to patients at public treatment facilities are entitled to a supplementary allowance equal to 30% of their current grade salary plus position allowances and seniority allowances exceeding the standard range, if applicable.

b) Công chức, viên chức làm công tác hành chính, tư vấn, dược và viên chức trực tiếp làm công việc cấp phát thuốc cho người bệnh tại cơ sin 1. NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES ARE PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS MANAGED BY THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, HAVE LEGAL PERSONALITY, SEPARATE ACCOUNTS, AND USE STAMPS WITH THE NATIONAL EMBLEM. trị công lập được hưởng mức phụ cấp bằng 30% mức lương ngạch, bậc hiện hưởng cộng phụ cấp chức vụ, phụ cấp thâm niên vượt khung, nếu có.

4. The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, shall lead the implementation of the provisions of Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article and set a framework for pricing opiate addiction treatment services.

Article 24. Financial sources of the facilityin Medicines used for drug addiction treatment must be approved for circulation.

1. The State budget to implement the provisions of Clause 1 and Clause 2, Article 23 of this Decree.

2. Revenue from the provision of treatment services for drug addiction.

3. Sponsorship, fundraising, and contributions from organizations and individuals both domestically and internationally.

4. Other lawful sources.

Chapter V

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Article 25. Responsibilities of Treatment Facilities

1. Shall only operate after obtaining an operating permit.

2. Conduct drug addiction treatment according to the specialized guidance issued by the Minister of Health.

3. Report monthly to the competent authority on the list of persons receiving treatment, the treatment situation, and compliance with treatment of theNo.subjects participating in drug addiction treatmentệ.

Article 26. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Health

1. Develop and promulgate by their authority or submit to the competent authority for promulgation specific legal documents regarding the conditions for operation of treatment facilities; development planspolicies and system planningdevelopmentof treatment facilities.No.infrastructureonIn case of discovering errors in professional work or failure to meet any of the conditions prescribed in Articles 12 and 13 of this Decree, the Director of the Department of Health decides to suspend the operation of the treatment facility.

2. .developmentDirect, guide, publicize, and organize the implementation of legal documents on drug addiction treatment; development plans

3. and system planning

4. of treatment facilities.No. Take the lead in coordinating with relevant ministries, sectors, and localities in managing, producing, supplying, and storing substitute drugs as prescribed.

5. Inspect, audit, handle complaints and reports, and deal with violations related to drug addiction treatment.

6. Organize training, continuous training, and capacity building for human resources; research and apply science and technology in drug addiction treatment.

Article 27. Responsibilities for coordination between construction inspection agencies and other agencies and organizationsiMinistry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs

1. Take the lead in coordinating with relevant ministries, sectors, and localities to guide treatment facilities under their management to carry out drug addiction treatment.

Regularly inspect, audit, report, and statistically analyze the implementation of drug addiction treatment at treatment facilities under their management as prescribed.

Article 28. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Public Security

1. Direct public security agencies at all levels to cooperate with health and labor, invalids, and social affairs agencies at the same level to implement drug addiction treatment activities, maintain public security, and social safety in areas with treatment facilities.

2. Direct relevant forces to closely monitor the situation, promptly identify violationsdevelopment and handle them according to current laws.

Article 29. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Financepolicies This Decree stipulates the organization, tasks, powers, and activities of agencies performing the function of inspecting the industry of Planning and Investment; inspectors, persons assigned to perform specialized inspection tasks, and inspection collaborators of the industry of Planning and Investment; the responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and individuals in the inspection activities of the industry of Planning and Investment.

InspectorớTogether with the Ministry of Health and other relevant ministries and sectors, develop budget estimates and mobilize investment funds for drug addiction treatment work.No.The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, and related ministries, sectors, and localities, within their respective functions, tasks, and authorities, are responsible for leading and coordinating guidance and inspection of the implementation of this Decree.

Article 30. Responsibilities of the Ministry of Finance

Allocate funds to implement the provisions of this Decree according to the classification of the current State budget Law. N |||.

1. Manage state affairs related to drug addiction treatment within the assigned functions, tasks, and authorities.

1. Provincial People's Committee within the scope of their tasks and powers shall manage state affairs concerning drug addiction treatment. Based on the number of drug addicts and the provincial budget, direct the Department of Health to establish treatment facilities as follows:

2. Districts with 250 or more drug addicts must implement drug addiction treatment;

a) Districts with fewer than 250 drug addicts, based on actual circumstances and needs, the provincial People's Committee decides on implementing drug addiction treatment.onApprove projects to implement drug addiction treatment; allocate the budget for constructing physical infrastructure, staffing, and operational costs of treatment facilities in the area.

b) Direct the Departments of Health, Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, and Public Security to clearly define responsibilities in managing drug addiction treatment activities, and establish cooperation regulations among sectors and related agencies in implementing drug addiction treatment activities.

3. Direct the Department of Health to conduct inspections, audits, and handle violations related to drug addiction treatment activities as prescribed by law.

4. Guide and direct lower-level People's Committees to implement activities related to drug addiction treatment as prescribed.

5. Organize inspections of treatment facilities under their management.

6. This Decree takes effect from January 1, 2013. Abolish Clause 5, Article 2 and Article 10 of Government Decree No. 108/2007/NĐ-CP dated June 26, 2007 detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS.

7. The Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, and other relevant ministries, sectors, and localities, within the scope of their functions, tasks, and powers, shall take the lead and coordinate to guide and inspect the implementation of this Decree.

Chapter VI

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 32. Effectiveness

Ministers, number agencies equivalent to ministries, heads of government agencies, and Chairmen of provincial People's Committees directly under the central government are responsible for enforcing this Decree . (HIV/AIDS).

Article 33. for use 1. This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2026; Circular No. 24/2013/TT-BKHCN dated September 30, 2013 of the Minister of Science and Technology on activities related to calibration, verification, testing of measuring instruments, and measurement standards shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.

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Article 34. Responsibility for Implementation

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