Substance Abuse Regulation
/ˈsʌbstəns əˌbjus ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal frameworks and policies governing the control, prevention, treatment, and penalties related to the misuse of substances such as drugs and alcohol.
The state's substance abuse regulation mandates mandatory counseling for first-time offenders.
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- substance abuse regulation
- substance abuse regulations
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Commentary
Primarily used to describe statutory and administrative measures addressing substance misuse; often intersects with health and criminal law.
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