Parliament Workbench
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Written Question · S1W-22618 · Session 1

What specific measures are in place in respect of rehabilitating solvent abusers.

Answered Asked by Marilyn Livingstone Lab Lodged 1 Feb 2002

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what specific measures are in place in respect of rehabilitating solvent abusers.

The answer

Answered by Richard Simpson on 15 Feb 2002 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

According to the 2000-01 Drug Action Team (DAT) Corporate Planning exercise, there are 99 drug agencies in Scotland which provide a solvent abuse service. Drugs services for young people include work with those who use solvents.With effect from 1 April 2001, the Executive has made new resources available over a three-year period of some £13 million for drug treatment, £20 million for drug rehabilitation and £20 million for drugs work targeting children and young people. This new investment will ensure an expansion of treatment and rehabilitation, including services catering for solvent abusers.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-22618 by reference.