Principles of addictions and the law : applications in forensic, mental health, and medical practice /

The book includes an examination of sources of law important to addiction and its treatment. The foundations for forensic work in professional legal testimony is explored (e.g., legal system, case law precedent, statutes governing addictions, civil and criminal procedures). The science of addiction...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Miller, Norman S.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press/Elsevier, 2010.
Edición:1st ed.
Temas:
Drug abuse > Law and legislation > United States.
Alcoholism > Law and legislation > United States.
Drug addicts > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Alcoholics > Legal status, laws, etc. > United States.
Substance abuse > Treatment > United States.
Compulsive behavior.
Drug Users > legislation & jurisprudence
Alcoholics > legislation & jurisprudence
Behavior, Addictive
Substance-Related Disorders > therapy
Abus de substances psychoactives > Traitement > �Etats-Unis.
Comportement compulsif.
addiction.
LAW > Mental Health.
Compulsive behavior
Alcoholics > Legal status, laws, etc.
Alcoholism > Law and legislation
Drug abuse > Law and legislation
Drug addicts > Legal status, laws, etc.
Substance abuse > Treatment
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Preliminary Contents:
  • Introduction in Addictions in Forensic and Medical Legal Practice
  • Basic Law for Addictions in the Criminal Justice System
  • Basic Principles of Addictive Disease
  • Pharmacology of Drug (Alcohol) Effects
  • Drug Testing for Drugs
  • Confidentiality, Privilege and the Duty to Protect for the Addicted Patient
  • Assessment of Risk for Suicide and Homicide in Addiction Populations
  • Disability Claims and Workman's Compensation: Addictions in Medical and Psychiatric and Addiction Cases
  • Competence for the Addicted: Criminal and Civil
  • Insanity Defense: Voluntary Intoxication and Mitigation
  • Criminal Incarceration and Civil Commitment for the Addicted
  • Child Custody and Parental Rights with Addictions
  • Sexual Predator Laws and Offenders with Addictions
  • Juvenile Court Referral and Assessment for Addictions
  • Addiction Treatment and Continuing Care in Forensic Populations
  • Addictions in Corrections Populations
  • Right to Treatment vs. Mandated Addiction Treatment
  • Addictions in Malpractice Cases and Expert Witness Testimony
  • Addictions and the Death Penalty.

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