California legal term
person with substance use disorder in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “person with substance use disorder” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “person with substance use disorder” mean in California criminal law?
“person with substance use disorder” means a person whose actions are characterized by craving in combination with one or more of the following: (A) Impaired control over drug use. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11156)
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