California Business And Professions Code BPC Section 29

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(a) The Board of Psychology and the Board of Behavioral
Sciences shall consider adoption of continuing education requirements
including training in the area of recognizing chemical dependency
and early intervention for all persons applying for renewal of a
license as a psychologist, clinical social worker, or marriage and
family therapist.
   (b) Prior to the adoption of any regulations imposing continuing
education relating to alcohol and other chemical dependency, the
board and committee are urged to consider coursework to include, but
not necessarily be limited to, the following topics:
   (1) Historical and contemporary perspectives on alcohol and other
drug abuse.
   (2) Extent of the alcohol and drug abuse epidemic and its effects
on the individual, family, and community.
   (3) Recognizing the symptoms of alcoholism and drug addiction.
   (4) Making appropriate interpretations, interventions, and
referrals.
   (5) Recognizing and intervening with affected family members.
   (6) Learning about current programs of recovery, such as 12 step
programs, and how therapists can effectively utilize these programs.

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