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The 1963 judicial decision affirmed the constitutional validity of California's civil commitment statute for narcotic addicts. The ruling prioritized treatment as the primary objective for chronic drug users, rather than punitive measures.
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The 1963 California case affirmed the constitutionality of a civil commitment law targeting narcotic addicts. The ruling prioritized treatment as the primary objective for chronic drug users, rather than solely focusing on punitive measures.
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The 1963 court case affirmed California's law allowing for the involuntary commitment of people with chronic drug addiction. The ruling prioritized treatment programs over punitive measures for those struggling with substance abuse.
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In 1963, a court decided that California's law about sending people who used drugs to treatment was okay. The court thought helping people get better was more important than punishing them.