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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. Upon diagnosing a client as having an opioid use disorder, an alcohol and drug counselor, clinical alcohol and drug counselor or problem gambling counselor shall counsel and provide information to the client concerning evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders, including, without limitation, medication-assisted treatment.
2. If the client requests medication-assisted treatment, the alcohol and drug counselor, clinical alcohol and drug counselor or problem gambling counselor shall refer the client to a physician, osteopathic physician, physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, advanced practice registered nurse or pharmacist who is authorized under federal and state law to prescribe an appropriate medication.
3. As used in this section, “medication-assisted treatment” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.28079.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 641C.620. Duty of alcohol and drug counselor, clinical alcohol and drug counselor or problem gambling counselor who diagnoses client as having opioid use disorder to counsel and provide certain information to client and refer client for medication-assisted treatment upon request - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-54-professions-occupations-and-businesses/nv-rev-st-641c-620/
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