This section establishes, for purposes of ORS 471.432 and 807.060, when a person has a problem condition involving intoxicants. For purposes of ORS 471.432 and 807.060, a person has a problem condition involving intoxicants if it is determined that the person has a problem condition in which the person's health or that of others is substantially impaired or endangered or the person's social or economic function is substantially disrupted because of the person's:
(1) Habitual or periodic use of:(b) Cannabis, unless the person holds a registry identification card as defined in ORS 475C. 777; or(2) Use of or loss of the ability to control the use of controlled substances, inhalants or other substances with abuse potential, including a condition that may have developed: (a) A physical dependence in which the body requires a continuing supply of a controlled substance, an inhalant or a drug to avoid characteristic withdrawal symptoms; or(b) A psychological dependence characterized by an overwhelming mental desire for continued use of a controlled substance, an inhalant or a drug.Amended by 2023 Ch. 498,§ 11, eff. 1/1/2024.Amended by 2021 Ch. 253, § 7, eff. 6/11/2021.Amended by 2018 Ch. 76, § 14, eff. 1/1/2019.Amended by 2017 Ch. 21, § 81, eff. 4/21/2017.1983 c.338 §589; 1999 c.126 §5; 1999 c.619 §9; 1999 c.646 §4