§ 37-7-1. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: “Alcoholic” means a person who habitually lacks self-control as to the use of alcoholic beverages or who uses alcoholic beverages to the extent that his health is substantially impaired or endangered or his social or economic function is substantially disrupted. “Alcoholic beverages” means alcoholic spirits, liquors, wines, beers, […]

§ 37-7-2. Authority of Board to Issue Regulations; Powers of Department Generally

The board shall issue regulations to implement this chapter in accordance with the intent of this chapter to safeguard the rights of alcoholics, drug dependent individuals, or drug abusers, as set forth in Code Sections 37-7-100, 37-7-101, and 37-7-120, and Article 6 of this chapter. (a.1) The board shall issue regulations to implement the provisions […]

§ 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 related products by the Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Georgia laws and the investigation of criminal conduct pertaining to illegal drugs transferred to the Department of Public Safety shall be coordinated […]

§ 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 of this chapter. The board is authorized to establish reasonable regulations to require that the chief medical officer of each treatment facility apply under Code Section 37-7-83 for an order authorizing […]

§ 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 a facility operated by the state, by a political subdivision of the state, or by a hospital authority created pursuant to Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31, who acts […]

§ 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 chapter, a patient escapes or otherwise leaves a facility without permission, the facility may advise any peace officer that the patient has escaped or otherwise left the facility without permission; and […]

§ 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 at the request of or with the consent of the governing officers of such private facility. When so approved, the private facility shall have all powers given to the corresponding type […]

§ 37-7-8. “Drug” Defined; Right of Minor to Obtain Treatment of Drug Abuse on Minor’s Consent Alone; Binding Effect of Consent; Informing Minor’s Parent, Spouse, Custodian, or Guardian of Treatment

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 in Code Section 16-13-71, any controlled substance as defined in Code Section 16-13-21, and any narcotic drug as defined in Code Section 16-13-21. The consent to the provision of medical or surgical […]