Hon Speaker, the damage of substance abuse, particularly tik, to the brain and its devastating effects on family life necessitate a robust approach by government to deal with this scourge. Family members of tik abusers are reportedly so traumatised that they have to be taught, and I quote, "how to live again". Abusers and addicts become verbally abusive and dangerously violent when they are high on tik.
Now, I want to know whether government is planning to have treatment centres where people who are addicted are treated. There are NGOs and private institutions that deal with abuse of substances, but because of the costs many people in poor communities cannot afford them. What I want to know is whether government is doing anything to help those from poor communities whose addiction is causing the destruction of their own families. If there are any plans, I want to know when those plans will be put into action. Thank you.