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Inability Of Courts

He cited such problems as
automobile accident
compensation, housing
regulations, ecology and drugs
as examples of the courts'
inability to treat the problem
in a quick and realistic manner.

He discussed his
controversial new drug
proposals, saying, "I have been
going to Washington for
many years to try to get the
Federal government interested
in the problem."

When the problem first
presented itself, the primary
thrust was to rehabilitate the
addict. However, according to
Mr. Rockefeller, it was shown
that addicts could not be
rehabilitated and would return
to their habit within eight
months of getting out of
rehabilitation centers.