Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-106

• Active addiction: means current physical or psychological dependence on alcohol or a substance, which dependence develops following the use of alcohol or a substance on a periodic or continuing basis. See Nebraska Statutes 38-106
• Dependence: means a maladaptive pattern of alcohol or substance use, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by three or more of the following occurring at any time in the same twelve-month period:

  (1) Tolerance as defined by either of the following:

  (a) A need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol or the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect. See Nebraska Statutes 38-115