Addiction of narcotics or psychotropic substances in any form, or to use them personally, except for treatment, and according to a medical prescription from the Treating Physician issued in accordance with the provisions of Article (40) of this Law by Decree shall be prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to any substance or plant other than narcotics or psychotropic substances stipulated in the Schedules attached thereto, which is likely to cause anesthesia or any other effect harmful to the mind when the addiction is with the intent of causing anesthesia or harming the mind.
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