New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 857 - Problem Gambling Treatment And Recovery Services
Section 857.4 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 14 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 857.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) "Addiction disorder" means substance use disorder, as defined in Part 800 of this Title, gambling disorder as defined in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), or problem gambling as defined in this Part.

(b) "Addiction services" means services delivered by a certified or authorized provider or program for the prevention, treatment and recovery from an addiction disorder.

(c) "Designated program" means an OASAS certified program that has been designated pursuant to the requirements of this Part to provide "gambling-only treatment."

(d) "Problem gambling" means gambling behavior meeting less than four (4) of the DSM criteria for gambling disorder.

(e) "Gambling treatment" means treatment for gambling disorder or problem gambling as a secondary diagnosis to substance use disorder, or if context indicates, "gambling-only treatment" without a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder.

(f) "Qualified Problem Gambling Professional (QPGP)" means any of the following professionals who can document either a minimum of one year of experience in the treatment and/or clinical research of problem gambling, or have completed a formal training program in the treatment of problem gambling as required by the Office and available on the Office website:

(1) Qualified Health Professional (QHP) as listed in Part 800 of this Chapter; for purposes of this subdivision only such QHP is not required to meet the minimum one year of experience in substance use disorders;

(2) Credential Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor with a Gambling designation (CASAC-G);

(3) Credentialed problem gambling counselor (CPGC) who has a current valid credential issued by the Office;

(4) National Certified Gambling Counselor (Level I and II);

(5) Board Approved Clinical Consultant who is currently registered as such by the National Council on Problem Gambling;

(6) Pastoral Counselor certified by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors or is a Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

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