Section 17-101 – Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Alcohol and drug counseling” means assisting an individual, family, or group through the client–counselor relationship:         (1)    To develop understanding of intrapersonal and interpersonal substance abuse problems;         (2)    To define goals relating to substance abuse;         (3)    To make decisions relating to substance abuse;         (4)    To plan a course of action […]

Section 17-102 – Legislative Findings; Purpose of Title

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that the profession of counseling and therapy profoundly affects the lives and health of the people of this State.     (b)    The purpose of this title is to protect the public by:         (1)    Setting qualifications, education, training, and experience standards for counselors and therapists; and         (2)    Promoting high professional standards for the practice of counseling […]

Section 17-103 – Practices Not Affected by Title

    This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.