Overview

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 is featured including the biology of addiction, addiction as a brain disease, responsibility vs. loss of control, development of addictions, and the role of genetics and environment. Drug testing, its uses with forensic populations, what the tests show and do not show, controversies in using tests in the general population also receives extensive treatment. Addiction and mental illness in forensic populations is highlighted for addiction treatment and continuing care. Case studies and landmark cases illustrate the role of alcohol, drug use, and addictions in legal decisions.

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Author:   Norman S. Miller (Michigan State University, East Lansing, U.S.A.)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.790kg
ISBN:  

9780124967366

ISBN 10:   0124967361
Pages:   372
Publication Date:   02 April 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of 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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