Some Maryland health centers are reluctant to screen patients for drug abuse as part of a state intervention program because they’re concerned that there are not enough treatment beds available for addicts, a health official told a joint legislative panel on Tuesday.

“This is a big concern among health centers throughout the state,” said Bonnie Campbell,who heads Maryland’s Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment program. “They’re concerned they’ll identify patients who have substance-use problems and not be able to refer them to treatment.”

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