Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 2241
(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), prescription drugs or controlled substances may also be administered or applied by a physician and surgeon, or by a registered nurse acting under their instruction and supervision, under the following circumstances:
(d)
(1) For purposes of this section and Section 2241.5, “person with substance use disorder” means a person whose actions are characterized by craving in combination with one or more of the following: