Georgia Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Act
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder treatment programs Jurisdiction: Georgia Citations: O.C.G.A. § 26-5-1 et seq. Summary: Georgia laws from the “Drug Abuse Treatment and Education Act” governing licensure of drug abuse treatment and education programs....Georgia Laws Related to Addiction Counselors
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder counselors Jurisdiction: Georgia Citations: Ga. Code Ann. § 43-10A-7(b)(15) Summary: Georgia law governing the certification of addiction counselors; other parts of the chapter apply to Professional Counselors, Social Workers,...Georgia Laws Related to Patient Information
Subject Matter: Confidentiality requirements Jurisdiction: Georgia Citations: O.C.G.A. §§ 37-3-166, 37-7-166 Summary: Georgia laws governing the confidentiality of patient information, including mental health records.Georgia Rules Related to Drug Abuse Treatment Programs
Subject Matter: Substance use disorder treatment programs Jurisdiction: Georgia Citations: GA Rules of Department of Community Health Chapter 290-4-2 Summary: Georgia rules and regulations governing licensure of drug abuse treatment programs. Additional Resources:...
A national membership association that provides education and advocacy for those in the behavioral health and addiction treatment industries.
We are the leading and unifying voice of addiction-focused treatment programs.
