It is declared to be the public policy of this State that the human suffering and social and economic loss caused by drug addiction are matters of grave concern to the people of the State and it is imperative that a comprehensive program be established and implemented through the facilities of the State, the several counties, the Federal Government and local and private agencies to prevent drug addiction and to provide diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation for drug addicts to the end that these unfortunate individuals may be restored to good health and again become useful citizens in the community.

L.1964, c. 226, s. 1.