Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

It is the policy of this state that
alcoholics, intoxicated persons or drug addicts may not be subjected to
criminal prosecution or incarceration solely because of their consumption of
alcoholic beverages or addiction to drugs but rather should be afforded
treatment in order that they may lead normal lives as productive members of
society.
The legislature hereby finds and declares that it is essential to the
health and welfare of the people of this state that action be taken by state
government to effectively and economically utilize federal and state funds for
alcoholism and drug addiction research, and the prevention and for the
treatment and rehabilitation of alcoholics or drug addicts. To achieve this,
it is necessary that existing fragmented, uncoordinated and duplicative
alcoholism and drug treatment programs be merged into a comprehensive and
integrated system for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of
alcoholics.
The legislature continues to recognize the need for criminal sanctions for
those who violate the provisions of the uniform controlled substances act.

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