Again, the Bill further states that such programmes must allow service users to be able to interact with other service users, their families and communities; allow service users to share long-term sobriety experience; be well structured and based on individual plans; and promote HIV prevention programmes, with a particular focus on relapsing substance abusers.
I am now coming to the end. [Applause.] The Bill also provides for the establishment of support groups to assist service users to maintain abstinence after drug interventions through the provision of a safe and substance-abuse-free environment and access to recovered users to serve as role models - with such support groups being established by a professional, NGO or a group of service users or persons affected by substance abuse.
Last but not least, Chapter 9 deals with discipline in treatment centres, halfway houses, outpatient and community-based facilities so that they are maintained properly. Remember, I am here on behalf of the committee and I think I should represent them fully and with respect. [Applause.] The committee supports the Bill. Thank you. [Applause.]