Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the National Institute on Drug Abuse, to make grants: (1) to provide counseling services to individuals suffering from intravenous drug abuse regarding prevention of the transmission of the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome; and (2) to train individuals to provide such counseling. Sets forth criteria and preferences regarding the grants.
Prohibits disclosure of information obtained in connection with services under the grants without the individual's consent, except as necessary to provide service to the individual or as required by a law of a State. Allows disclosure of information for clinical or research purposes if the identity of the individuals is not disclosed.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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