This Act is intended to:
a.
prevent the unauthorised consumption of narcotics and psychotropic substances, in particular by encouraging abstinence;
b.
regulate the availability of narcotics and psychotropic substances for medical and scientific purposes;
c.
protect persons against the negative health-related and social consequences of mental and behavioural disorders associated with dependence;
d.
protect public order, safety and security the risks posed by narcotics and psychotropic substances;
e.
combat criminal acts closely connected with narcotics and psychotropic substances.