Superior Courts Act, 2013
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Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)RegulationsRegulations for Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse, 2013Chapter 3 : Prevention and Early Intervention8. Minimum norms and standards for programmes that give effect to prevention |
[Section 6(1)(a)]
| (1) | Programmes that give effect to prevention of substance abuse must— |
| (a) | at all times be available and accessible to persons affected by substance abuse and to their families; |
| (b) | link service users with resources in order to maximise the use of existing infrastructure; |
| (c) | create developmental opportunities for new capacities that seek to promote resilience and increase ability of service users; |
| (d) | discourage experimental use of substances so that it does not lead to substance abuse; |
| (e) | promote assessment of the prevalence of substance abuse in the community; |
| (f) | educate individuals and communities and raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse; |
| (g) | build capacity of persons likely to be affected by substance abuse; |
| (h) | promote healthy lifestyles for everyone in the community; and |
| (i) | identify specific groups and communities to be targeted for prevention. |
| (2) | In order to comply with the norms and standards contemplated in subregulation (1), a service provider conducting a prevention programme must ensure that the requirements contained in Annexure A are met. |
