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by seamusTX
Tue May 26, 2009 6:40 am
Forum: General Texas CHL Discussion
Topic: define chemically dependent
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Re: define chemically dependent

The law defines the term:
GC §411.171. DEFINITIONS. In this subchapter:
(2) "Chemically dependent person" means a person who frequently or repeatedly becomes intoxicated by excessive indulgence in alcohol or uses controlled substances or dangerous drugs so as to acquire a fixed habit and an involuntary tendency to become intoxicated or use those substances as often as the opportunity is presented.
This is the common definition of addict.

I am not a lawyer or physician, but I think taking prescription drugs and then stopping permanently means a person is not chemically dependent.

These antidepressants and drugs like Adderall and Ritalin must be used by 10% of the population at one time or another. I have never heard of normal use of them being a problem for getting a CHL.

- Jim

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