2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-1,351 — Terms, defined.

Section 71-1,351
Terms, defined.

For purposes of sections 71-1,351 to 71-1,361 and elsewhere in the Uniform Licensing Law, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) Alcohol and drug counseling means providing or performing the core functions of an alcohol and drug counselor for remuneration;

(2) Alcohol and drug counselor means a person engaged in alcohol and drug counseling;

(3) Alcohol or drug abuse means the abuse of alcohol or other drugs which have significant mood or perception changing capacities, which are likely to be physiologically or psychologically addictive, and the use of which have negative physical, social, or psychological consequences;

(4) Alcohol or drug dependence means cognitive, behavioral, and psychological symptoms indicating the continued use of alcohol or other drugs despite significant alcohol or drug-related problems;

(5) Alcohol or drug disorder means a substance-related disorder as defined by the department in rules and regulations substantially similar with the definitions of the American Psychiatric Association in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders;

(6) Board means the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling; and

(7) Core functions means the following twelve activities an alcohol and drug counselor performs in the role of counselor: Screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling (individual, group, and significant others), case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, and consultation with other professionals in regard to client treatment and services.

Source:

Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 115

~Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2006