Addicted person is not going to stop because of criminal prosecution, or imprisoned. Because, the handling of an addict can only be treated with medication or treatment is medically and socially. Thus expressed by Inang Winarso, experts presented by the applicant in case number 48/PUU-IX/2011 in trial hearing Testimony of Witness / Expert from the Petitioner, Friday (30 / 9) at the Plenary Court courtroom.

"Arrested at the end of the world or even the North Pole will remain attached to the impact of addiction," said Nanny. "Addiction cannot be stopped by prison cage."

If viewed from the history of the criminalization of drug users, according to Nanny, criminal prosecution based upon the actions of addicts who use any means to get narcotics. In this case, the tendency is to do illegal acts, such as: steal, extort, and rob. Hence, typically, drug addiction is always associated with criminal activity detrimental to the community.

In fact, says hosts should distinguish between the perpetrators of crimes are caused by addiction to the perpetrators ‘pure’. For addicts, should be given a different approach, ie through the medical and social approach, rather than criminalization.

Therefore, he asserts that the criminal-in-the form of imprisonment for drug users will not have a positive influence on the handling of drug users in Indonesia. "It cannot be stopped by a chain or a prison," he remembers.

Supposedly, he added, drug users are treated as sick people who need attention and care by the community. Therefore, most users are familiar with or in contact with the drug was first caused by the solicitation, inducement, or even trap the traffickers. So it’s not because of desire or consciousness itself.

It also attended as a witness, Ricky Gunawan, an advocate who frequently perform legal assistance for drug users. In his testimony, Ricky explains about the patterns of action that is often applied by law enforcement to drug users.

According to Ricky, should law enforcement officials, especially police, more direct punishment of imprisonment for the user but not on rehabilitation. And, if viewed from the existing legal procedures, it is clear that proper when in the process of examination, drug users and viewed addicted history first. If there is a history of dependence, then most likely be sanctioned rehabilitation.

In fact, he said, in the treatment for drug users, in addition to the medical approach, sometimes also involving psychologists. "For her assessment," he said.

As for the case 49/PUU-IX/2011 which is also held at the same time, canceled presenting expert I Dewa Gede Palguna. "Because there are traditional ceremonies," said Attorney Applicant, Wahyudi Jafar, giving reasons. However, according to Wahyudi, Palguna still will provide information, but in writing (ad informandum). (Dodi / mh/Yazid.tr)