SECTION 1. Section 178K of chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 88, the words “history of alcohol or substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “history of substance use disorder”.

SECTION 2. Section 16T of chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 53-54, the words “treatment and prevention services for alcohol and other drug abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “treatment and prevention services for substance use disorders”.

SECTION 3. Section 16U of said chapter 6A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 44, the words “substance abuse treatment” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “treatment for substance use disorder”.

SECTION 4. Section 16BB of said chapter 6A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Statewide program to provide remote consultations to health care providers providing care for persons exhibiting symptoms of substance use disorder”.

SECTION 5. Subsection (a) of section 18M of said chapter 6A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 16, the words “substance abuse and addiction treatment” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder treatment”;

and further, by striking out, in subsection (b), in lines 29-30, the words “substance abuse treatment” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder treatment”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 31-32, the words “substance abuse issues” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”.

SECTION 6. Section 14 of chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 49, the words “substance abuse services” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use services”.

SECTION 7. Section 15 of said chapter 6D, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 65, the words “treatment and prevention services for alcohol and other drug abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “treatment and prevention services for substance use disorder”.

SECTION 8. Section 11C of chapter 12 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Narcotic drugs; training program for law enforcement officers”;

and further, is amended by striking out section 11C, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

Section 11C. The attorney general shall establish a program designed to train law enforcement officials, including municipal, metropolitan and state police, in practices and procedures relating to the narcotic drug laws of the commonwealth. The program shall include, but shall not limited to, the dissemination of information concerning:

(1) the laws of the commonwealth relating to the possession, sale, and manufacture of narcotic drugs;

(2) the methods and procedures for detecting and ascertaining the identity of the various narcotic drugs;

(3) law enforcement techniques, intelligence operations, and methods of promoting cooperation among the municipal, metropolitan, and state police departments;

(4) search and seizure techniques in accordance with the Constitution of the United States and with the Constitution and laws of the commonwealth;

(5) the physiological and psychological effects of the various narcotic drugs;

(6) the underlying psychological and sociological causes of substance use and substance use disorders;

(7) opportunities for treatment and rehabilitation of people with a substance use disorder; and

(8) educational programs relating to substances sponsored by the department of education, other public agencies, and private organizations.

The attorney general may appoint such expert, clerical and other staff members as the operation of the training program may require.

SECTION 9. Section 1G of chapter 15 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 89, the words “substance abuse specialist” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use specialist”.

SECTION 10. Section 16 of chapter 17 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 14, the words “and abuse”.

SECTION 11. Section 31 of chapter 18 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 14-15, the words “substance abuse treatment program while in a substance abuse shelter” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “a 24-hour substance use disorder treatment service, as defined by 105 CMR 164”.

SECTION 12. Section 32 of said chapter 18, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 10, the words “substance abuse treatment program licensed or approved by the department of public health while the applicant is in a substance abuse shelter or other inpatient program” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “24-hour substance use disorder treatment service, as defined by 105 CMR 164”.

SECTION 13. Section 14 of chapter 18C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 19-20, the words “household substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 14. Section 9 of chapter 23K of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 39, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 15. Section 21 of said chapter 23K, as so appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 66-67, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 16. Section 58 of said chapter 23K, as so appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 10, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 17. Section 2BBBB of chapter 29 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Commonwealth Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Fund”; and further amended by striking out the words “substance abuse” each time it appears and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 18. Section 17M of chapter 32A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Preauthorization for substance use disorder treatment not to be required”; and further amended by striking out, the words “substance abuse” each time it appears and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 19. Section 17N of said chapter 32A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 14, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words: - “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 20. Section 22 of said chapter 32A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 12, the words “substance abuse disorders” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”;

and further, by striking out, in line 72, the words “substance abuse facility” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “inpatient substance use treatment program”;

and further, by striking out, in line 79, the words “substance abuse clinic” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “outpatient substance use disorder treatment program”.

SECTION 21. Section 1L of chapter 69 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 13, the words “prevention of substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “prevention of substance use disorders”.

SECTION 22. Section 96 of chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Substance use prevention education policies for public schools”;

and further, by striking out the words “substance abuse” each time they appear, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use”;

and further, by striking out, the words “substance use prevention and abuse education” each time they appear and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use prevention and education”;

SECTION 23. Section 97 of said chapter 71, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Verbal screening tool for substance use disorders.”

SECTION 24. Section 24D of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the words “alcohol or controlled substance abuse” each time they appear, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use”;

and further, by striking out, in line 204-205, the words “alcohol-impaired or controlled substance abuse-impaired drivers” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “alcohol or substance-impaired drivers”;

and further, by striking out, in line 209, the words “alcoholism or controlled substance abuse plan” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders plan”;

and further, by striking out, in line 211, the words “Alcoholism Treatment and Rehabilitation Law” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment Law”. 

SECTION 25. Section 18A of said chapter 94C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in line 14, the words “abuse or”.

SECTION 26. Section 19 of said chapter 94C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 21, the words “drug dependent person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “person with a substance use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in line 23-24, the words “an addict rehabilitation program” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “a substance use treatment program”.

SECTION 27. Section 24 of said chapter 94C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Dispensing by practitioner for controlled substance research or treatment of a person with substance use disorder.”

SECTION 28. Section 24A of said chapter 94C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 7, the word “abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “intentional, non-prescribed use of a substance”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 45-46, the words “substance dependence” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 29. Section 29 of said chapter 94C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Educational programs for prevention of non-prescribed use of controlled substances”;

and further, by striking out the words “misuse and abuse” each time they appear and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the words:- "non-prescribed use”;

and further, by striking out, in line 27-28, the words “potential for abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “potential for non-prescribed use”.

SECTION 30. Section 32M of said chapter 94C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 15, the words “and abuse”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 16-17, the words “prevention of abuse of substances” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “prevention of substance use disorders”.

SECTION 31. Section 42 of said chapter 94C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 4 and 7, the words “abuse of controlled substances” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “non-prescribed use of controlled substances”;

and further, by striking out, in line 13, the words “drug dependent persons” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “persons with a substance use disorder”.

SECTION 32. Section 25B of said chapter 111, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 81, the words “not including persons hospitalized for alcohol problems”;

and further, by striking out, in line 125, the words “substance abuse services” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use services”.

SECTION 33. Section 25K of said chapter 111, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 9-10, the words “the Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Helpline” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline”.

SECTION 34. Section 25N of said chapter 111, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 37-38, the words “the joint committee on mental health and substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery”.

SECTION 35. Section 69E of said chapter 111, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 11, the words “treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “treatment of substance use disorders”.

SECTION 36. Section 70G of said chapter 111, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 29 and 31, the words “the abuse of drugs or alcohol” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”.

SECTION 37. Section 206 of said chapter 111, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 5-6, the words “abuse of alcohol and other drugs” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”.

SECTION 38. Chapter 111B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Alcohol Use Disorder”.

SECTION 39. Section 1 of said chapter 111B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 2, the words “alcoholism treatment and rehabilitation law” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “alcohol use disorder treatment law”.

SECTION 40. Section 4 of said chapter 111B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Coordination of alcohol use disorder programs; rules and regulations; providing for facilities and services”;

and further, by striking out, the section in its entirety and inserting in place thereof:-

Section 4. The department shall coordinate matters that impact people with an alcohol use disorder in the commonwealth, shall establish and conduct programs for the treatment, prevention, intervention, and recovery of alcohol use disorder, including juveniles and young adults, in cooperation with public and private agencies, business and industry, and shall provide technical assistance and consultation services whenever required. The department may adopt rules and regulations to carry out its powers and duties under this chapter. The department shall be responsible for assuring that the following services are available and shall utilize community mental health centers and existing facilities and services available within the private sector whenever possible: (1) withdrawal management services on a twenty-four hour basis in or near population centers which meet the immediate medical and physical needs of people with an alcohol use disorder, including necessary diagnostic and referral services; (2) medical and hospital services which are available on a twenty-four hour basis and which, whenever possible, are provided in existing general hospital facilities; (3) rehabilitation services, including family care, residential aftercare and appropriate therapy which, whenever possible, shall be coordinated with MassAbility; (4) inpatient psychiatric services for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders which, whenever possible, shall be conducted with services available in the department of mental health; and (5) training programs for professional and nonprofessional workers in the alcohol use disorder treatment field. The department shall not grant its approval for the establishment or maintenance of a facility, pursuant to section seven, in any jail, house of correction or institution operated by the department of correction; provided, however, the department shall grant its approval for the establishment and maintenance of a facility in the Massachusetts correctional institutions at Bridgewater and Framingham, if such facility meets the standards and procedures set forth in section seven.

SECTION 41. Section 5 of said chapter 111B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 6 and 10, the words “alcoholics” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “persons with alcohol use disorder”.

SECTION 42. Section 6 of said chapter 111B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 80-81, the words “treatment for intoxication or alcoholism” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “treatment for alcohol use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in line 83, the words “for intoxication or alcoholism”.

SECTION 43. Section 7 of said chapter 111B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 7, the words “alcoholism diagnosis” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “diagnosing alcohol use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 10-11, the words “the person is intoxicated or is an alcoholic” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “the person has an alcohol use disorder”.

SECTION 44. Section 8 of chapter 111D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 25 and 39, the words “substance abuse programs” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use programs”.

SECTION 45. Section 1 of chapter 111E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 9-10, 14-15, 26, 43, 47-48, 67, and 83, the words “drug dependent person” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “person with a substance use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 15-16, the words “drug treatment facility” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use treatment program”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 19, 32-33, 44, 49, 79-80, 84, and 88, the words “dependency related drug” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance”.

SECTION 46. Section 2 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 3 and 8-9, the words “drug dependency” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use disorders”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 20-21, the words “drug dependent persons or persons in need of immediate assistance due to the use of a dependency related drug” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 47. Section 4 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Comprehensive plan for the treatment of persons with substance use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 4-6, the words “of drug dependent persons and persons in need of immediate assistance due to the use of a dependency related drug” and inserting in place thereof, the following words:- “for people with a substance use disorder”.

SECTION 48. Section 5 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Comprehensive program for treatment of persons with substance use disorder; treatment facilities; annual report; list of facilities”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 2 and 25, the words “drug dependent persons” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “people with a substance use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 2-3 and 15-16, the words “drug dependent persons and persons in need of immediate assistance due to the use of a dependency related drug” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”.

SECTION 49. Section 6 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 18-20, the words “drug dependent persons or persons in need of immediate assistance due to the use of a dependency related drug” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “people with a substance use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 45-46, 57, and 62, the words “drug dependent persons” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “persons with substance use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in line 66, the words “rehabilitated drug dependent persons” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “persons in recovery”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 67-69, the words “drug dependent persons and persons in need of immediate assistance due to the use of a dependency related drug” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “people with a substance use disorder”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 37-38, 43, and 49-50, the words “prevention and treatment of drug dependency” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “prevention and treatment of substance use disorders”;

and further, by striking out, in lines 53-54, the words “with the prevention, nature and effects of drug dependency and the benefits of rehabilitation” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “the use of substances and the benefits of treatment”;

and further, by striking out subsection 11 in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:- “(11) Develop and implement, as an integral part of treatment programs established pursuant to this chapter an educational prevention program;

SECTION 50. Section 7 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 34-35, the words “drug dependent persons and persons with alcoholism” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “persons with a substance use disorder”.

SECTION 51. Section 8 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 1-2, the words “who believes that he is a drug dependent person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “with substance use disorder”; and is further amended by striking out, in lines 8-9, 13, 17, and 42, the words “drug dependent” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “person with a substance use disorder”.

SECTION 52. Section 9 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 1-3, the words “drug dependent person or a person in need of immediate assistance due to the use of a dependency related drug” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “person who uses substances”.

SECTION 53. Section 10 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 3-4, the words “request an examination to determine whether or not he is a drug dependent person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “request an examination to determine whether or not the person has a substance use disorder”; further amended by striking out, in lines 8-9, 17-18, 35, 41, 57, 68, 91-92, 94, 98, 101, and 160, the words “drug dependent person” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “person with a substance use disorder”; further amended by striking out, in lines 11, 37, 43, and 62-63, the words “drug treatment facility” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use treatment program”; further amended by striking out, in lines 60 and 70-71, the words “dependency related drugs” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substances”; and further amended by striking out, in line 171, the words “drug dependency” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 54. Section 11 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 3-7, the words “requests an examination shall be examined by an addiction specialist to determine whether or not he is a drug dependent person who is a drug addict who would benefit by treatment or a drug dependent person who is not a drug addict but who would benefit by treatment” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “requests an examination shall be examined by an addiction specialist to determine whether or not they are a person with a substance use disorder who would benefit by treatment or a person who uses substances but who does not meet the diagnostic criteria for having a substance use disorder and would benefit by treatment”; further amended by striking out, in lines 3, 21, 34-35, 36-37, and 38, the words “drug dependent person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “person with a substance use disorder”.

SECTION 55. Section 12 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Probation of persons with substance use disorder; treatment; urinalysis program; reports”; further amended by striking out, in lines 1-2, the words “defendant who is a drug dependent person ” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “defendant who is a person with a substance use disorder”; further amended by striking out, in lines 11-13, the words “a periodic program of urinalysis may be employed as a condition of probation to determine the drug free status of the probationer” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “a periodic program of urinalysis may be employed as a condition of probation to determine if the probationer has a positive toxicology screening”.

SECTION 56. Section 13 of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 9-10, the words “determine whether or not he is a drug dependent person who would benefit by treatment” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “determine whether or not the person has a substance use disorder and would benefit by treatment”; further amended by striking out, in line 14-15, the words “finds that the person is a drug dependent person who would benefit by treatment” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “finds that the person has a substance use disorder and would benefit by treatment”; and further amended by striking out, in lines 20 and 36-37, the words “drug dependent person” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “person with a substance use disorder”.

SECTION 57. Section 13A of said chapter 111E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 10, the words “drug dependent child” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “person with a substance use disorder”; further amended by striking out, in line 18, the words “the child is a drug dependent person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “the child is a person with a substance use disorder”; further amended by striking out, in line 20, the words “appropriate drug treatment facility” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “appropriate substance use treatment program”; and further amended by striking out, in line 35, the words “child is not a drug dependent person” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “child is not a person with substance use disorder”.

SECTION 58. Section 1 of chapter 111J of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 12, the words “alcohol and drug abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 59. Section 12E of said chapter 112, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Minors with a substance use disorder; consent to medical care; liability for payment; records”; further amended by striking out, in line 2, the words “be drug dependent” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “have a substance use disorder”; and further amended by striking out, in lines 12-13, the words “methadone maintenance therapy” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “methadone treatment for opioid use disorder”.

SECTION 60. Section 80F of said chapter 112, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Rehabilitation program to assist nurses with substance use disorders; establishment; functions; rehabilitation evaluation committees; program participants”; further amended by striking out, in line 3, the words “substance abuse disorders” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”; further amended by striking out, in line 11, the words “are substance abusers” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “has a substance use disorder”; further amended by striking out, in lines 24-25, the words “has recovered from drug or alcohol addiction” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “is a person in recovery”; and further amended by striking out, in line 27, the words “the field of substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”.

SECTION 61. Section 9D of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 81, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 62. Section 10H of said chapter 118E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 30, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 63. Section 10I of said chapter 118E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Coverage for administration of all federal Food and Drug Administration approved drugs for opioid or alcohol use disorder treatment”; further amended by striking out, in lines 6-7, the words “opioid or alcohol dependence” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “opioid or alcohol use disorder”; and further amended by striking out, in line 13-14, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 64. Section 25 of said chapter 118E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 88, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 65. Section 81 of said chapter 118E, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 44, the words “substance abuse facility” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “inpatient substance use treatment program”; and further amended by striking out, in line 51, the words “substance abuse clinic” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “outpatient substance use disorder treatment program”.

SECTION 66. Section 2 of chapter 118I of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 25, the words “substance abuse disorder” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 67. Section 72B of chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 33-34, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 68. Section 16 of chapter 127 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Physical examination of inmates; communicable diseases; examination for substance use disorder.”

SECTION 69. Section 118 of said chapter 127, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 13 and 43, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 70. Section 129B of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 57, 61, and 63, the words “alcohol or substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “or substance use disorder”.

SECTION 71. Section 47B of chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 18, the words “substance abuse disorders” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”; further amended by striking out, in line 84, the words “substance abuse facility” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “inpatient substance use treatment program”; and further amended by striking out, in line 91, the words “substance abuse clinic” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “outpatient substance use disorder treatment program”.

SECTION 72. Section 47FF of said chapter 175, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Preauthorization or substance use treatment not to be required”; and further amended by striking out, in lines 1-2 and 12-13, the words “substance abuse treatment” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use treatment”.

SECTION 73. Section 47GG of said chapter 175, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 14, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 74. Section 108H of said chapter 175, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 11, the words “abuse of drugs or alcohol” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “use of drugs or alcohol”.

SECTION 75. Section 120E of said chapter 175, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 6-7 and 8, the words “abuse of drugs or alcohol” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “use of substances”.

SECTION 76. Section 8A of chapter 176A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 15-16, the words “substance abuse disorders” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”; further amended by striking out, in line 85, the words “substance abuse facility” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “inpatient substance use treatment program”; and further amended by striking out, in line 92, the words “substance abuse clinic” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “outpatient substance use disorder treatment program”.

SECTION 77. Section 8HH of said chapter 176A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Preauthorization for substance use treatment not to be required”; and further amended by striking out, in lines 1-2 and 12, the words “substance abuse treatment” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use treatment”.

SECTION 78. Section 8II of said chapter 176A, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 14, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 79. Section 4A of chapter 176B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 15-16, the words “substance abuse disorders” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”; further amended by striking out, in line 80, the words “substance abuse facility” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “inpatient substance use treatment program”; and further amended by striking out, in line 87, the words “substance abuse clinic” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “outpatient substance use disorder treatment program”.

SECTION 80. Section 4HH of said chapter 176B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Preauthorization for substance use treatment not to be required”; and further amended by striking out, in lines 1-2 and 12, the words “substance abuse treatment” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use treatment”.

SECTION 81. Section 4II of said chapter 176B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 14, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 82. Section 4M of chapter 176G of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 14, the words “substance abuse disorders” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorders”; further amended by striking out, in line 76, the words “substance abuse facility” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “inpatient substance use treatment program”; and further amended by striking out, in line 83, the words “substance abuse clinic” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “outpatient substance use disorder treatment program”.

SECTION 83. Section 4Z of said chapter 176G of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- “Preauthorization for substance use treatment not to be required”; and further amended by striking out, in lines 1-2 and 11, the words “substance abuse treatment” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use treatment”.

SECTION 84. Section 4AA of said chapter 176G, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 14, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 85. Section 2 of chapter 176R of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 9, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 86. Section 2 of chapter 176S of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 9, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 87. Section 7 of chapter 209A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 38-39, the words “substance abuse counseling, alcohol abuse counseling” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use counseling”; further amended by striking out, in line 69-70, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”; and further amended by striking out, in line 95, the words “substance abuse problem” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use disorder”.

SECTION 88. Section 9B of chapter 211B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 26, the words “abuses alcohol” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “has an alcohol use disorder”.

SECTION 89. Section 16 of said chapter 211B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 26 and 27, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use.”

SECTION 90. Section 4 of chapter 211D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 14 and 15, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 91. Section 3 of chapter 211E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 37, 64, and 65-66, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance,  the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 92. Section 1 of chapter 211F of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 15, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 93. Section 6 of said chapter 211F, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 13, the words “substance abuse” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.

SECTION 94. Section 57 of chapter 276 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 64, the words “drug dependency” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”. 

SECTION 95. Section 58 of said chapter 276, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 32 and 146-147, the words “drug dependency” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- “substance use”.