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High Substance Abuse Rates Amongst Local Children

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Social Development MEC in the Eastern Cape, Bukiwe Fanta has raised concern over substance abuse among children as young as the age of 13. Over 800 children have been admitted in the department’s treatment Centre since 2016.

The Ernest Malgas Treatment Centre which runs a 3 months treatment program admits up to 38 children per intake. Its services include treatment of substance abuse, family group conferences, recommendation for detoxification and skills development among other.

The MEC will tomorrow, welcome this year’s intake which will be enrolled in the 3 months residential program.

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