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Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)Chapter 4 : Prevention and Early Intervention Services9. Purpose of providing prevention programmes |
| (1) | The purpose of prevention programmes is to prevent a person from using or continuing to use substances that may lead to abuse or result in dependence. |
| (2) | Prevention programmes must focus on— |
| (a) | preserving the family structure of the persons affected by substance abuse and those who are dependent on substances; |
| (b) | developing appropriate parenting skills for families at risk; |
| (c) | creating awareness and educating the public on the dangers and consequences of substance abuse; |
| (d) | engaging young people in sports, arts and recreational activities and ensuring the productive and constructive use of leisure time; |
| (e) | peer education programmes for youth; |
| (f) | enabling parents and families to recognise the early warning signs with regard to substance use and equipping them with information on appropriate responses and available services; and |
| (g) | empowering communities to understand and to be proactive in dealing with challenges related to substance abuse, and its link to crime, HIV and AIDS and other health conditions. |
