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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