Public Service Commission Act, 1997
R 385
Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)Chapter 4 : Prevention and Early Intervention Services10. Establishment and purpose of programmes for early intervention |
| (1) | The Minister must, in consultation with the ministers and organs of state referred to in section 8(1) facilitate the establishment of programmes for early intervention. |
| (2) | The purpose of programmes for early intervention is to identify and treat potentially harmful substance use prior to the onset of overt symptoms associated with dependency on substances. |
| (3) | Programmes for early intervention must give effect to section 2(b). |
| (4) | Programmes for early intervention must focus on— |
| (a) | identification of individuals, families and communities at risk; |
| (b) | screening for problematic substance use to facilitate early detection and appropriate interventions; |
| (c) | enabling affected persons to recognise the warning signals of substance abuse and conditions related thereto; |
| (d) | providing families and communities with information to enable them to access resources and professional help; |
| (e) | involving and promoting the participation of children, youth, parents and families, in identifying and seeking solutions to their problems; |
| (f) | promoting appropriate interpersonal relationships within the family of the affected persons; |
| (g) | promoting the well-being of the service user and the realisation of his or her full potential; |
| (h) | sensitising users and their families about the link between substance abuse, crime, HIV and AIDS and other health conditions; |
| (i) | promoting the diversion of children and other users away from the criminal justice system; and |
| (j) | skills development and economic empowerment of users and persons affected by substance abuse. |
