As used in sections 17a-691 to 17a-701, inclusive:

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(a) “Alcohol-dependent person” means an alcohol-dependent person as defined in section 17a-680.

(b) “Court” means Superior Court.

(c) “Drug” means a controlled drug as defined in section 17a-680.

(d) “Drug-dependent person” means a drug-dependent person as defined in section 17a-680.

(e) “Treatment program” means a program operated by the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services or approved by the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services for treatment of both the physical and psychological effects of alcohol or drug dependency, provided such program is not intended solely to detoxify an alcohol-dependent or drug-dependent person.