The Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs provided leadership, policy, coordination, and investments in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive statewide system of alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment, and recovery services, as well as problem gambling prevention and treatment services. As the state's former alcohol and drug authority, the Department was responsible for inviting the collaboration of other departments, local public and private agencies, providers, advocacy groups, and individuals in order to establish standards for the statewide service delivery system.
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