One Size Does Not Fit All: The Failure of Washington's Licensing Standards for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs and Facilities to Meet the Needs of Indians

Authors

Kelly S. Croman

Abstract

It is well recognized that culturally and spiritually relevant alcohol and chemical dependency treatment programs are most successful. Washington's licensing standards for such programs and facilities, however, fail to address the cultural and spiritual needs of Indians who they serve. The State's current one-size-fits-all approach offers no hope for improved treatment outcomes for Indians. This Comment demonstrates the inadequacy of Washington's current treatment facility and program licensing standards and examines the high costs of maintaining these standards. The Comment concludes with a proposal for specific legislation for the State of Washington.

First Page

129

Recommended Citation

Kelly S. Croman, Notes and Comments, One Size Does Not Fit All: The Failure of Washington's Licensing Standards for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs and Facilities to Meet the Needs of Indians, 72 Wash. L. Rev. 129 (1997).
Available at: https://digitalcommons.law.uw.edu/wlr/vol72/iss1/6