2006 Kansas Code - 65-6601

      65-6601.   Definitions. As used in the alcohol and other drug abuse counselor registration act:

      (a)   "Alcohol and other drug abuse counseling" means the utilization of special skills to assist persons with alcoholism or other drug addictions, and to assist such persons' families and friends, to achieve resolution of alcoholism or other drug addiction through the exploration of the disease and its ramifications, the examination of attitudes and feelings, the consideration of alternative solutions and decision making, as these relate specifically to the alcoholism or other addiction. Evaluation and assessment, treatment plan development, case management, crisis intervention, referral, recordkeeping and clinical consultation specifically related to the alcoholism or other addiction are within the scope of alcohol and other drug abuse counseling.

      (b)   "Alcohol and other drug abuse counselor" means any individual who, for compensation, provides alcohol and other drug abuse counseling to persons with alcoholism or other drug addictions, and to the families and friends of such persons, specifically in relation to the alcoholism or other addiction.

      (c)   "Board" means the behavioral sciences regulatory board created by K.S.A. 74-7501 and amendments thereto.

      History:   L. 1992, ch. 184, § 1; July 1.