The purposes of ORS 430.338 to 430.380 are:\n(1) To encourage local units of government to provide treatment and rehabilitation services to persons suffering from alcoholism;\n(2) To foster sound local planning to address the problem of alcoholism and its social consequences;\n(3) To promote a variety of treatment and rehabilitation services for alcoholics designed to meet the therapeutic needs of diverse segments of a community’s population, recognizing that no single approach to alcoholism treatment and rehabilitation is suitable to every individual;\n(4) To increase the independence and ability of individuals recovering from alcoholism to lead satisfying and productive lives, thereby reducing continued reliance upon therapeutic support;\n(5) To ensure sufficient emphasis upon the unique treatment and rehabilitation needs of minorities; and\n(6) To stimulate adequate evaluation of alcoholism treatment and rehabilitation programs. [1977 c.856 §1; 2011 c.673 §20]\nNote:\n430.338 and 430.342 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 430 or any series therein by legislative action. §1; 2011 c.673 §20]\nNote:\n430.338 and 430.342 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 430 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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