Question on Notice regarding the number of children in the care of the Department of Community Development known to be substance abusers and the nature of their substance abuse. The answer references a 1998 study that did not specify substance types.

AnsweredQoN 2443Legislative Assembly
Asked
2 March 2004
Portfolio
Community Development, Women's Interests, Seniors and Youth

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(1) How many children currently in the care and protection of the Department of Community Development are known to be substance abusers?
(2) What is the nature of the substance abuse and how many children are in each category?

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Answered
1 June 2004
Responded by
Minister for Community Development, Women's Interests, Seniors and Youth
Response time
91 days
(2) The 1998 study did not specify the types of substances used by children in care.

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