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ILLICIT DRUG USE

In reply to the Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (29 September 2010).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Public Sector Management, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises): The Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse has advised that:

1. Yes.

2. The Minister has seen the report.

3. The Government takes very seriously the problem of the use of illicit drugs. The Government remains committed to a socially inclusive approach to preventing the use of illicit drugs, as set out in detail in the South Australian Drug Strategy 2005-10. In conjunction with other Australian jurisdictions, it continues to implement the National Drug Strategy, a national framework for actions to prevent and minimise drug-related harm to individuals, families and communities. The actions and policies undertaken by the State Government are targeted to: reduce the supply of drugs; reduce the demand for drugs; and reduce the harm from drugs; as outlined by this strategy and its supporting strategies.

The Government agrees that methamphetamine use is a serious problem, not only for users but also for their families and for the community. It is also important to note that the prevalence of use is on the decline.

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