(a) The board may deny a license to or discipline an applicant/respondent who used drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent that affects the license holder's or applicant's professional competence.(b) In review of a complaint alleging intemperate use of drugs or alcohol by a respondent/applicant, the board shall consider the following evidence in determining the respondent's/applicant's present fitness to practice physical therapy:(1) documentation demonstrating the degree of sobriety obtained;(2) documentation showing completion of a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program;(3) evidence of participation in board-accepted aftercare;(4) a current status report from a drug/alcohol abuse counselor or board-accepted aftercare sponsor; and(5) letters of recommendation.(c) The burden to provide the foregoing documentation to the board shall be solely at the expense of the respondent/applicant.(d) Provided that the licensee participates in a substance abuse recovery program acceptable to the board, the license may continue on a probationary status with conditions set forth by the full board. Failure to comply and maintain the complete condition of the probation will cause immediate revocation of the license.