Thursday, June 28, 2007

South Africa: Drug Addiction Can Be Prevented, Treated

Drug addiction is an illness that can be prevented and treated, says Deputy Minister of Social Development Jean Swanson-Jacobs, Tuesday.
She said early intervention was important and primary interventions were desperately needed.
"Prevention is intended to help parents, educators, community leaders and any other role players in the field of substance abuse," said Dr Swanson-Jacobs addressing the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking event, in Rustenburg.

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