Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LXXX - Substance Abuse Counselors
Chapter 15 - Code of Ethics
Section LXXX-1505 - Relationships with the ADRA

A. A person holding a practice credential, specialty certification or status issued by the ADRA shall have the responsibility of reporting alleged misrepresentations or violations of ADRA rules to the ADRA.

B. Any applicant for, or person holding, a practice credential, specialty certification or status under the authority of the Addictive Disorders Practice Act shall keep his/her ADRA file updated by notifying the ADRA of changes of address, telephone number and employment.

C. The ADRA may require any applicant or candidate for practice credential, specialty certification or status, or renewal of same, whose file contains negative references to come before the ADRA for an interview before the practice credential, specialty certification or status process may proceed.

D. The ADRA shall consider the failure of a person to respond to a request for information or other correspondence as unprofessional conduct and grounds for instituting disciplinary proceedings.

E. A person holding a practice credential, specialty certification or status must participate in continuing professional education programs as required and set forth in these rules.