Older Persons Act, 2006
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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 5 : Integrated Aftercare and Reintegration Services58. 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. |
