Defendant's alleged use of cocaine does not warrant a finding that he is a "narcotic addict", as defined in subdivision 2 of section 201 of the Mental Hygiene Law. This statute concerns itself with persons who are dependent or in imminent danger of becoming dependent upon "opium, heroin, morphine or any derivative or synthetic drug of that group". With commendable candor, the District Attorney and the...
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