Illinois Compiled Statutes
20 ILCS 301/1-5 (2026)
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(20 ILCS 301/1-5)
Sec. 1-5. Legislative declaration. Substance use disorders, as defined in this Act, constitute a serious public health problem. The effects on
public safety and the criminal justice system cause serious social and economic
losses, as well as great human suffering. It is imperative that a
comprehensive and coordinated strategy be developed under the leadership of a
State agency. This strategy should be implemented through the facilities of federal and local
government and community-based agencies (which may be public or private,
volunteer or professional). Through local
prevention, early intervention, treatment, and
other recovery support services, this strategy should empower those struggling with substance use disorders (and, when appropriate, the families of those persons) to lead healthy lives.
The human, social, and economic benefits of preventing substance use disorders are great, and it is imperative that there be
interagency cooperation in the planning and delivery of prevention, early intervention, treatment, and other recovery support services in Illinois.
The provisions of this Act shall be liberally construed to enable the
Department to carry out these objectives and purposes.
(Source: P.A. 100-759, eff. 1-1-19.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1996–2024 · leading case: M.A.K. v. Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Med. Ctr., 764 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. 2001).
M.A.K. v. Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Med. Ctr., 764 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. 2001). “" 20 ILCS 301/1-5 (West 1994). *12 A key provision in the treatment of alcohol and drug abuse is maintaining the confidentiality of the patient's records.”
In Re Lawrence M., 670 N.E.2d 710 (Ill. 1996). “) 20 ILCS 301/1-5 (West 1994). Indeed, section 5-10(a)(4) of the Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act specifies that DASA is to work with DCFS to: "(D) Assist in the placement of child abuse or neglect perpetrators (identified by the Illinois Department of Children…”
People v. Woods, 2024 IL App (4th) 240190 (Ill. App. Ct. 2024). “” In section 1-5 of the Substance Use Disorder Act (20 ILCS 301/1-5 (West 2022)), the General Assembly declared substance-abuse disorders, such as the use of stimulants like cocaine (see id.”
People v. McKinzie, 2023 IL App (1st) 210431-U (Ill. App. Ct. 2023). “” 20 ILCS 301/1-5 (West 2020). The Act thus calls for “a comprehensive and coordinated strategy” implemented through “local prevention, early intervention, treatment, and other recovery support services,” and mandates that “this strategy should empower those struggling with…”
Nw. Surburban Fellowship v. Dept. of Revenue (Ill. App. Ct. 1998). “20 ILCS 301/1-5 (West 1996). This strategy is to be devised by the executive branch, but implemented through various entities, including private volunteer agencies.”
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