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Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)

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Regulations for Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse, 2013

Chapter 3 : Prevention and Early Intervention

9. Minimum norms and standards for programmes that give effect to early intervention services

 

 

(1) Programmes that give effect to early intervention services must—
(a) prevent harm to individuals and families who abuse substances;
(b) screen individuals for substance abuse;
(c) motivate individuals and their families to be involved in intensive treatment where necessary;
(d) ensure that those at risk of abusing substances are assisted to remain within their families or communities;
(e) ensure that no person in need of early intervention services is excluded from a programme;
(f) promote accessibility and availability to such programmes; and
(g) endeavour to keep families affected by substance abuse intact.

 

(2) In order to comply with the norms and standards contemplated in subregulation (1) a service provider conducting an early intervention programme must ensure that the requirements contained in Annexure B are met.

 

(3) Service providers who conduct early intervention programmes must ensure that persons with appropriate qualifications conduct the admission process to the programme.