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Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017

Assessment and treatment of persons suffering from severe substance addiction - Administration and public assistance - Assistance to members of public

97: Advice and assistance of general nature

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"Get help and advice if you're worried about someone with a substance addiction"

Illustration for Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017

If you have worries or concerns about someone with a substance addiction, you can contact the Area Director or an authorised officer. They will try to help you as much as they can. They can give you advice, assistance, and reassurance if you need it, and tell you about services that are available to help people with severe substance addiction.

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Part 2Assessment and treatment of persons suffering from severe substance addiction
Administration and public assistance: Assistance to members of public

97Advice and assistance of general nature

  1. So far as practicable, the Area Director or an authorised officer acting with the authority of the Area Director must act as a ready point of contact for anyone in the community who has any worry or concern about any aspect of this Act, or about services available for those who are or may be suffering from a severe substance addiction and, at the request of anyone, they must provide the assistance, advice, and reassurance that are appropriate in the circumstances.