§ 8401. Definitions
As used in this chapter, "drug addict" means a person who shows signs of mental illness because of his use of drugs, hallucinogens, stimulants or sedatives or who has an uncontrollable desire for their use or consumption. (Added 1967, No. 305 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1968; amended 1977, No. 208 (Adj. Sess.), § 4.)