Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 172:12

  • Client: means a person who voluntarily seeks substance abuse treatment as provided by the office of alcohol and drug abuse prevention through its agents or substance abuse treatment contractors. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 172:1
If a client manifests both chemical dependency and psychiatric problems, he may be referred to a designated receiving facility of the department of health and human services on an inpatient basis. If admitted, the client shall be evaluated by a qualified mental health worker and substance abuse counselor for the purpose of recommending an appropriate treatment plan.