Chapter 7
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Controlled Substances Act of 1970 | a federal statue that regulates the manufacture and distribution of the drugs that are capable of causing dependency |
| data | statistics, figures, or information |
| Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | a division of the department of justice that enforces the controlled substances act of 1970 |
| Habituation | the development of an emotional dependence on a drug due to repeated use |
| Restraining or Protective order | court order that prohibits an abuser from coming into contact with the victim |
| Coroner | public health officer who holds an investigation if cause of death is unknown or violent |
| Medical Examiner | physician who investigates unexplained deaths and can perform an autopsy |
| Communicable diseases | diseases that are transmitted from one person to another |
| Child abuse | must have probable cause. A physician can be held liable for not reporting. - the person(s) reported is protected by law. |
| Elder Abuse | Physical Abuse, neglect, abandonment and financial abuse 60 years or older. |
| Spousal Abuse | if signs show probable cause local authorities should be involved |
| Oppositional Behavior | Psychiatric disorder |
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