Georgia Code, Title 37, Chapter 7, Article 1 - General Provisions

• § 37-7-1 - Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Alcoholic" means a person who habitually lacks self-control as to the use of alcoholic beverages or...
• § 37-7-2 - Authority of Board to Issue Regulations; Powers of Department Generally
  (a) The board shall issue regulations to implement this chapter in accordance with the intent of this chapter to safeguard the rights of alcoholics,...
• § 37-7-3 - Coordination of State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Programs
  All programs conducted by state agencies with respect to drug and alcohol abuse, except the regulation of the sale or dispensation of drugs and...
• § 37-7-4 - Validity of Hospitalization Orders Entered Before September 1, 1978; Establishment of Regulations Authorizing Continued Hospitalization of Patients Hospitalized Before September 1, 1978
  No hospitalization of an alcoholic, drug dependent individual, or drug abuser lawful before September 1, 1978, shall be deemed unlawful because of the enactment...
• § 37-7-5 - Immunity From Liability for Actions Taken in Good Faith Compliance With Admission and Discharge Provisions of Chapter
  Any physician, psychologist, peace officer, attorney, or health official, or any hospital official, agent, or other person employed by a private hospital or at...
• § 37-7-6 - Apprehension by Peace Officer of Patient Who Leaves Facility Without Permission
  If, during the period of involuntary hospitalization pursuant to any valid physician's certificate, court order, or order by the hearing examiner authorized by this...
• § 37-7-7 - Approval of Private Facilities As Emergency Receiving Facilities, Evaluating Facilities, or Treatment Facilities; Powers and Duties of Private Facilities; Right to Deny Admission
  Any private facility within this state may be approved as an emergency receiving facility, an evaluating facility, or a treatment facility by the department...
• § 37-7-8 - "Drug" Defined; Right of Minor to Obtain Treatment of Drug Abuse on His Consent Alone; Binding Effect of Consent; Informing Minor's Parent, Spouse, Custodian, or Guardian of Treatment
  (a) As used in this Code section, the term "drug" means any drug as defined in Code Section 26-3-2, any dangerous drug as defined...

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