Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 71-430

Current with changes through the 2024 First Special Legislative Session
Section 71-430 - Substance use disorder, defined

Substance use disorder means a medical illness caused by repeat misuse of a substance or substances, characterized by clinically significant impairments in health, social function, and impaired control over substance use and diagnosed through assessing cognitive, behavioral, and psychological symptoms. Substance use disorders range from mild to severe and from temporary to chronic.

Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 71-430

Laws 2000, LB 819, § 30; Laws 2018, LB 1034, § 55.
Amended by Laws 2018, LB 1034,§ 55, eff. 7/19/2018.