25 U.S.C. § 2402 : US Code - Section 2402: Purpose

Search 25 U.S.C. § 2402 : US Code - Section 2402: Purpose

It is the purpose of this chapter to -
(1) authorize and develop a comprehensive, coordinated attack
upon the illegal narcotics traffic in Indian country and the
deleterious impact of alcohol and substance abuse upon Indian
tribes and their members,
(2) provide needed direction and guidance to those Federal
agencies responsible for Indian programs to identify and focus
existing programs and resources, including those made available
by this chapter, upon this problem,
(3) provide authority and opportunities for Indian tribes to
develop and implement a coordinated program for the prevention
and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse at the local level,
and
(4) to (!1) modify or supplement existing programs and
authorities in the areas of education, family and social
services, law enforcement and judicial services, and health
services to further the purposes of this chapter.