A DDICTION to opium and its derivatives -IX has been a well-known problem in New York City for many years. Kecently, concern has been increasing about the simultaneous use by an addict of several addictive and habituating drugs.either exclusively or as supplements to opium derivatives. And this concern deepens when one of the nonopiates used is a barbiturate since, during the withdrawal stage, barbiturate addicts may present life-threatening seizures which must be immediately recognized and properly treated {1-3).According to a recently introduced require¬ ment in section 11.05 of the New York City Health Code, "Keports of Cases of Narcotic Addiction as Prescribed by Section 11.03 shall also be made by a person in charge of a Correctional Institution, Social Agency, or any other person who has knowledge of or gives care to narcotic addicts." (Section 11.03 is entitled: "Diseases and Conditions Keportable." Narcotic addiction, habitual and compulsive use of a narcotic drug as found in section 3301 of the Public Health Law of the State of New York are considered reportable conditions.

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