Rhode Island § 23-10.1-2 § 23-10.1-2. Definitions.

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§ 23-10.1-2 — § 23-10.1-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 23-10.1-2

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-10.1Emergency Commitment for Drug Intoxication

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-10.1-2 (2026).

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§ 23-10.1-2. Definitions.
Whenever used in this chapter, or in any order, rule, or regulation made or promulgated
            pursuant to this chapter, or in any printed forms prepared by the department or the
            director, unless otherwise expressly stated, or unless the context or subject matter
            otherwise requires:
         
(1) "Approved public treatment facilityâ€� means a treatment agency operating under the
            direction and control of the department or providing treatment under this chapter
            through a contract with the department.
         
(2) "Departmentâ€� means the state department of behaviora

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§ 23-10.1-2. Definitions.

Whenever used in this chapter, or in any order, rule, or regulation made or promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or in any printed forms prepared by the department or the director, unless otherwise expressly stated, or unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:

(1) "Approved public treatment facilityâ€� means a treatment agency operating under the direction and control of the department or providing treatment under this chapter through a contract with the department.

(2) "Departmentâ€� means the state department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.

(3) "Directorâ€� means the director of the state department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.

(4) "Drug intoxicationâ€� means an altered physiological substance or psychoactive substances, in which normal functioning is seriously impeded.

(5) "Likely to injure him or herself or othersâ€� means:

(i) A substantial risk of physical harm to himself or herself as manifested by behavior evidencing serious threats of, or attempts at, suicide or by behavior which will result in serious bodily harm; or

(ii) A substantial risk of physical harm to other persons as manifested by behavior or threats evidencing homicidal or other violent behavior.

(6) "Physicianâ€� means a person duly licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in this state.

(7) "Psychoactive substanceâ€� means a drug that affects the central nervous system and alters mood, perception, and/or consciousness.