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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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