Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3388.3 – A. It is the intent of the legislature that there be a single authority issuing credentials for addictive disorder counseling and prevention professionals in Louisiana. The authority
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3388.3
- Addictive disorder: means the repeated pathological use of substances including but not limited to alcohol, drugs, or tobacco, or repeated pathological compulsive behaviors including but not limited to gambling, which cause physical, psychological, emotional, economic, legal, social, or other harms to the individual afflicted with the addiction or to others affected by the individual's affliction. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3386.1
- Prevention: means those activities and services that prevent, reduce, or stabilize the incidence of addictive disorders and thereby prevent, reduce, or stabilize the prevalence of addictive disorders. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3386.1
A. It is the intent of the legislature that there be a single authority issuing credentials for addictive disorder counseling and prevention professionals in Louisiana. The authority for issuing and recognizing credentials for professionals engaged in the providing of counseling and prevention services for those who suffer from addictive disorders shall be the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority.
B. Repealed by Acts 2020, No. 328, §3.
Acts 2004, No. 803, §3, eff. July 8, 2004; Acts 2009, No. 384, §5, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2020, No. 328, §§2, 3.