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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 5 : Integrated Aftercare and Reintegration Services

58. Integrated aftercare and reintegration services of service user into society, workforce and family and community life

 

 

[Section 30]

 

(1) A service provider rendering integrated aftercare and reintegration services must—
(a) provide—
(i) life-skills training to help service users to maintain treatment gains, sobriety and avoid relapse; and
(ii) for the establishment of mutual support to enhance service users' self reliance and optimal functioning.
(b) ensure that—
(i) service users receive professional support and guidance;
(ii) there is sufficient monitoring of programmes; and
(iii) services are provided by service providers who have appropriate training;
(c) assist in reducing conditions which may lead to relapse;
(d) promote—
(i) a healthy lifestyle; and
(ii) group cohesion amongst service users.
(e) raise awareness and educate about the dangers of substance abuse and the disadvantages of relapse;
(f) render the services in a—
(i) non-discriminatory manner; and
(ii) home and community-based environment.
(g) be sensitive to the linguistic needs, cultural values and religious needs of service users;
(h) focus on the strengths and capacity of service users and other beneficiaries of the service;
(i) refer service users to other appropriate programmes;
(j) improve the well-being of families; and
(k) re-integrate learners into the schooling system to educate other learners.

 

(2) The service providers may render the services in subregulation (1) to significant others and families of service users.