Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.0225

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 636.0225 - "Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach" defined

"Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach" means an evidence-based method of delivering early intervention and treatment to persons who have or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder that consists of:

1. Screening to assess the severity of substance use and identify the appropriate level of treatment;

2. Brief intervention to increase awareness of the person's substance use and motivation to change his or her behavior; and

3. Referral to treatment for persons who need more extensive treatment and specialty care for substance use disorder.

NRS 636.0225

Added to NRS by 2021, 396

Added by 2021, Ch. 94,§47, eff. 5/25/2021.