What is the responsibility of the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) with respect to persons with chemical dependency?
• OASAS is responsible for assuring the development of comprehensive plans, programs, and services for research, prevention, care, treatment, rehabilitation, education, and training of persons who abuse or are dependent on alcohol and/or substances and their families. By law, OASAS is required to cooperate with the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office For People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) in the development of these plans, programs, and services.
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