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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-53-1910: Definitions.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 44 - HEALTH
  2. CHAPTER 53 Poisons, Drugs, and Other Controlled Substances
  3. ARTICLE 19 Drug or Alcohol-Related Overdose Medical Treatment

As used in this article:

(1) "Controlled substance" has the same meaning as provided in Section 44-53-110.

(2) "Drug or alcohol-related overdose" means an acute condition, including mania, hysteria, extreme physical illness, coma, or death resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance, alcohol, or another substance with which a controlled substance or alcohol was combined, that a layperson would reasonably believe to be a drug or alcohol overdose that requires medical assistance.

(3) "Seeks medical assistance" means seeking medical assistance by contacting the 911 system, a law enforcement officer, or emergency services personnel.

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