Our mission is to protect the public by upholding the standards of practice for alcoholism and drug abuse counselors.

On behalf of the members of the Board and staff, we hope this web site will prove to be a useful tool for both the public and for certified and licensed alcohol and drug abuse personnel.

For individuals seeking certification or licensure in the State of Arkansas, a request for application is provided under the Licensure Information link.

The Board is in the process of promulgating Rules & Regulations governing Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counselors. The proposed Rules are attached at the above link for your convenience and consideration.

 

“This Board is authorized by Arkansas Code Annotated section 17-27-401 to 416 to license alcoholism and drug abuse counselors and to regulate such licensees to protect the public from unqualified or unprofessional persons holding themselves out to the public to be licensed alcoholism and drug abuse counselors.  The Board is also authorized to investigate complaints and sanction licensed alcoholism and drug abuse counselors who violate the rules or ethics code of the Board.”