Sec. 9. (a) A part of the total amount of the federal money earmarked for Drug Abuse and Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholics Efforts received for disbursement by the division shall be used for local programs that provide prevention, intervention, or treatment services for individuals who:
(1) have a primary diagnosis of chronic substance abuse and dependence; and
(2) are without significant or immediate treatment needs for mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.
(b) The amount designated in subsection (a) shall be distributed to specialty addiction providers that serve the eligible population to provide consumer choice based on outcomes determined by the division.