Maryland Manual 1994-1995

Center for AIDS Epidemiology determines the im-
pact of the AIDS/HIV/ epidemic in Maryland. Data
and information derived from studies are used by
the Center to design programs for prevention and
health care.

CENTER FOR AIDS EDUCATION
John P. Krick, Ph.D., Chief
(410) 225-5019

The Center for AIDS Education is also known
as the Maryland Center for AIDS-Related Educa-
tional Services (MDCARES). Created in 1987, the
Center develops, implements, and oversees pro-
grams designed to interrupt transmission of the
AIDS/HIV/ infection. Prevention efforts help both
the general population and individuals and commu-
nities at particular risk of AIDS/HIV/ disease.

DIVISION OF HIV COUNSELING
& TESTING SERVICES
Michael Ward, D.D.S., Chief
(410) 225-5018

Formerly under Health Services, the Division of
HIV Counseling and Testing Services was created
in 1989.

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE
ADMINISTRATION

Howard R. Sampson, Director

201 West Preston St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 225-6925

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration
originated as two separate agencies: one concerned
with addiction to alcohol and the other with addic-
tion to narcotics. The Drug Abuse Authority,
formed in 1969, was succeeded in 1971 by the
Drug Abuse Administration (Chapter 404, Acts of
1969; Chapter 29, Acts of 1971). The Division of
Alcoholism Control of the former Mental Health
Administration became the Alcoholism Control
Administration in 1976 (Chapter 746, Acts of
1976). By departmental reorganization in 1987,
the Drug Abuse Administration and the Alcohol-
ism Control Administration merged to form the
Addictions Services Administration. The Addic-
tions Services Administration was renamed the Al-
cohol and Drug Abuse Administration in 1988
(Chapter 758, Acts of 1988; Code Health—Gen-
eral Article, Title 8).
Functions of the Administration are carried out
by the Office of Education and Training and eight
divisions: Children, Youth, and Families; Criminal
Justice; Grants Management; Management Infor-
mation Services; Planning and Policy Develop-
ment; Prevention; Regional Field Services; and

Special Populations. The Administration also is
served by the State Advisory Council on Alcohol
and Drug Abuse, and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Treatment Advisory Committee.

STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE
William H. Brill, Chairperson, 1992
Richard H. Lane, Vice-Chairperson, 1993
(410) 225-6925

The State Advisory Council on Alcohol and
Drug Abuse was created in 1988 (Chapter 758,
Acts of 1988). The Council advocates a compre-
hensive approach to the social, economic, psycho-
logical and health problems of alcohol and drug
abuse. It advises the Governor, the Secretary of
Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Alcohol and
Drug Abuse Administration on programs to con-
trol alcoholism and drug addiction.
The Council consists of twenty-two members:
twelve public members appointed by the Governor
for three-year terms; two legislators; and eight ex
officio members (Code Health—General Article,
secs. 8-301 through 8-306).

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT
RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Vacancy, Chairperson
(410) 225-6925

In 1990, the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treat-
ment Research Advisory Committee was formed
(Chapter 580, Acts of 1990). The Committee de-
velops methodology for evaluating the effectiveness
of treatment programs. The Committee also advises
the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration on
regulations needed for research on the effectiveness
of treatment programs (Code Health—General Ar-
ticle, sec. 8-402).

CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILIES DIVISION
Gloria A. Merriam, Chief
(410) 225-6550

The Children, Youth, and Families Division be-
gan in Fiscal Year 1985 as a project of the Alcohol-
ism Control Administration. It continued under the
Special Projects Division when the Addictions Serv-
ices Administration was formed in 1987. The fol-
lowing year, it was organized into the Youth,
Adolescents, and Family Division and received its
present name in 1993.
The Division develops, monitors, and funds as-
sessment and treatment services for chemically de-
pendent and drug- and alcohol-abusing
adolescents and their families. Adolescents under
age 18 or, if eligible for Medical Assistance (Medi-
caid), under age 21, as well as their families may
secure a variety of services locally. These services
include screening; clinical assessment; drug and