As MLAs we’ve heard the desperate cry of parents who have children that are addicted to drugs and alcohol that are turning to us as a government and saying what can you do for my child. Is there any mechanism through the Department of Social Services, through community wellness workers? Is there any tool that this government has access to that could work with these youth to encourage them to seek help, to help them self-identify as having a problem and seek help? It’s almost unbelievable to me that we have this big a problem with drugs and alcohol and yet we as a government say hey, we’ve got no need for treatment facilities because they don’t want to participate. Is there a mechanism within the department through our existing staff that could help with this? Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 12-17(3): Youth Addictions Treatment Centres
In the Legislative Assembly on May 23rd, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 12-17(3): Youth Addictions Treatment Centres
Oral Questions
May 22nd, 2012
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