Section 430.405 – Definition.

As used in ORS 430.415, “drug-dependent person” means one who has lost the ability to control the use of controlled substances or other substances with abuse potential, or who uses such substances or controlled substances to the extent that the health of the person or that of others is substantially impaired or endangered or the […]

Section 430.415 – Drug dependence as illness.

The Legislative Assembly finds drug dependence is an illness. The drug-dependent person is ill and shall be afforded treatment for the illness of the drug-dependent person. [1973 c.697 §2]