The Severe Substance Dependence Treatment Act provides for a brief period of detention and treatment of people with severe substance dependence in a treatment centre where this is necessary as a matter of urgency to save the person's life or prevent serious damage to their health.
Summary - Severe Substance Dependence Treatment Act 2010
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Details
- Date published
- 31 May 2012
- Update frequency
- Annual
Updated