51.45 Prevention and control of alcoholism and drug dependence.
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51.45 Prevention and control of alcoholism and drug dependence.
(1)Declaration of policy. It is the policy of this state that alcoholics, persons who are drug dependent, and intoxicated persons may not be subjected to criminal prosecution because of their consumption of alcohol beverages or other drugs but rather should be afforded a continuum of treatment in order that they may lead normal lives as productive members of society.
(2)Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: