Section 24 of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in subparagraph 4, after the words “and comply with all conditions of said residential alcohol treatment program.” the following language:-

“Such person, while in the residential program, or upon intake at the counseling out-patient program, shall undergo an assessment that uses a standardized evidence-based instrument performed by a Bureau of Substance Addiction Services licensed provider or other licensed or certified substance use disorder professional to determine whether he or she has a substance use disorder diagnosis and would likely benefit from a United States Food and Drug Administration approved medication-assisted treatment that is indicated for the treatment of alcohol/and or other substance use disorder. If a medication is indicated for such person, such person shall be seen by, or referred to, a provider authorized to prescribe an FDA-approved medication, used in conjunction with an individualized treatment plan, and provided for as long as clinically indicated.”