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Drugs, narcotics, and controlled substances may be defined as: Any substance that causes dependency in humans. Any substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease(s). Any substance that alters the mind, senses, mood, or thoughts. Any substance listed in the Official United States Pharmacopeia, the Official Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States, or the Official National Formulary.
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Khan, J.I., Kennedy, T.J., Christian, D.R. (2012). Forensic Language. In: Basic Principles of Forensic Chemistry. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-437-7_5
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