Section 11553 Of Article 1. Addicts From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 10. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 1.

. The fact that a person is or has been, or is suspected of being, a user of marijuana is not alone sufficient grounds upon which to invoke Section 11551 or 11552. This section shall not be construed to limit the discretion of a judge to invoke Section 11551 or 11552 if the court has reason to believe a person is or has been a user of narcotics or drugs other than marijuana.