§ 79011. Chemical Dependency.

Chemical dependency means a psychic state and sometimes also a physical state resulting from the interaction between a living organism and a chemical characterized by behavioral and other responses that always include compulsion to take the chemical on a continuous or periodic basis in order to experience its psychic effects and sometimes to avoid the discomfort of its absence. Tolerance may or may not be present. A person may be dependent on more than one chemical.

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a), 1254, 1254.2, 1275 and 1275.2, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250 and 1250.2, Health and Safety Code.