Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 82 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Chapter 82-2 - CLINICAL EVALUATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENTS FOR DUI OFFENDERS
Subject 82-2-1
Rule 82-2-1-.03 - Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 82-2-1-.03

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and phrases set forth herein shall mean the following:

(a) "American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient Placement Criteria" means the current Patient Placement Criteria for the Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders by the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers and American Society of Addiction Medicine.

(b) "Clinical evaluation" means the evaluation process designated by the department which is used to diagnose an individual's substance abuse and/or dependence and, if indicated, refer the individual to appropriate treatment.

(c) "Clinical evaluator" means a licensed or certified individual who meets the qualifications set forth in Section 290-4-13-.04 and is approved by the department to provide clinical evaluations for DUI offenders who are required pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40­5-63.1 or O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 to undergo a clinical evaluation for substance abuse treatment needs.

(d) "Clinical interview" means the face-to-face interview with a clinical evaluator intended to gather information on the client including, but not limited to demographics, medical history, alcohol concentration of current offense, social and family history, substance abuse history, and vocational background and mental status.

(e) "Department" means the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities or its successor.

(f) "DSM" means the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association.

(g) "Multiple" or habitual offender" means a person who has been convicted of two or more offenses as described in O.C.G.A. 40-6-391.

(h) "Registry of Clinical Evaluators" means the list of clinical evaluators who have been approved by the department to provide clinical evaluations for DUI offenders who are required pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-63.1 or O.C.G.A. 40-6-391 to undergo a clinical evaluation.

(i) "Registry of Treatment Providers" means the list of substance abuse treatment providers who have been approved by the department to provide treatment to DUI offenders who are required pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-63.1 or O. C.G.A. 40-6-391 to complete a treatment program.

(j) "Risk reduction program" means a program approved by the Department of Driver Services to provide education regarding alcohol and substance use and abuse and driving a vehicle or boat, for the purpose of reducing the risk of incidences of driving or boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Risk reduction programs are also commonly referred to as 'DUI schools."

(k) "Treatment provider" means a licensed or certified individual who meets the qualifications set forth m, Section 290-413-.06 and is approved by the department to provide substance abuse treatment to DUI offenders pursuant to O.C.G.A. 40-5-63.1 or O.C.G.A. 40-6-391.

O.C.G.A. Sec. 37-7-42.

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