REVIEW OF THE LAW AGAINST NARCOTICS ADDICTS BASED ON LAW NUMBER 35 OF 2009 CONCERNING NARCOTICS
REVIEW OF THE LAW AGAINST NARCOTICS ADDICTS
Abstract
Narcotics can be used to treat certain diseases, but if they are misused they will cause addiction for the user which will have a broad impact on social life and the nation's cultural values. The definition of Narcotics according to Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics in article 1 number 1 states that Narcotics are substances or drugs derived from plants or non-plants, whether synthetic or semi-synthetic, which can cause a decrease or change in consciousness, loss of taste, reduce or eliminate pain, and can cause dependency, which are differentiated into categories as attached in this Law. This writing aims to conduct a study of the application of the law to narcotics addicts. The method used is the library research method. Perpetrators of narcotics crimes, especially narcotics addicts, according to Article 54 of the Law on Narcotics, states that narcotics addicts and victims of narcotics abuse are required to undergo medical rehabilitation and social rehabilitation. If the perpetrator is proven guilty of narcotics abuse, namely as a narcotics addict, the perpetrator is obliged to undergo treatment and/or care through rehabilitation. The period for undergoing rehabilitation or treatment can also be counted as the period for serving his sentence.
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Legislation
The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.
Criminal Code (KUHP).
Law Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics.
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