25 USC 1665 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 1665.

Definitions

In this part:

(1)

Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders; ARND

(2)

Assessment

(3)

Behavioral health aftercare

(4)

Dual diagnosis

(5)

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

(A)

In general

(B)

Inclusions

The term “fetal alcohol spectrum disorders” may include—

(i)

fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS);

(ii)

partial fetal alcohol syndrome (partial FAS);

(iii)

alcohol-related birth defects (ARBD); and

(iv)

alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders (ARND).

(6)

FAS or fetal alcohol syndrome

The term “FAS” or “fetal alcohol syndrome” means a syndrome in which, with a history of maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy, the following criteria are met:

(A)

Central nervous system involvement, such as mental retardation, developmental delay, intellectual deficit, microencephaly, or neurological abnormalities.

(B)

Craniofacial abnormalities with at least 2 of the following:

(i)

Microophthalmia.

(ii)

Short palpebral fissures.

(iii)

Poorly developed philtrum.

(iv)

Thin upper lip.

(v)

Flat nasal bridge.

(vi)

Short upturned nose.

(C)

Prenatal or postnatal growth delay.

(7)

Rehabilitation

The term “rehabilitation” means medical and health care services that—

(A)

are recommended by a physician or licensed practitioner of the healing arts within the scope of their practice under applicable law;

(B)

are furnished in a facility, home, or other setting in accordance with applicable standards; and

(C)

have as their purpose any of the following:

(i)

The maximum attainment of physical, mental, and developmental functioning.

(ii)

Averting deterioration in physical or mental functional status.

(iii)

The maintenance of physical or mental health functional status.

(8)

Substance abuse

(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 701, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)

cite as: 25 USC 1665