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The programme is strictly on an experimental basis, and its results
are subject to continuous review, with the conclusions to be drawn at the end
of the three years having a bearing on future policy.
Patients are referred to the centre from the Society for the
Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts, the central registry of drug addicts in the
Secretariat for Home Affairs, other government departments, and voluntary
agencies.
They have to conform to certain house rules, such as a ban on
gambling in any form.
The programme is entirely free for the patients, and entirely
voluntary. It is costing the government an estimated $2.1 million.
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