November 1971
About Alcoholism - Alcoholism Information, Research and Treatment
Government Action Takes Time
On July 1, 1973, the so-called Myers Bill--named after State Sen. Kenneth Myers--will take effect. Basically, the bill abolishes the crime of public intoxication. If found drunk by a policeman, an individual will either be taken home or to a community-based treatment center where he can be detoxified and counseled.
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