Alcohol and Other Drugs

1476. Hon Alison Xamon to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Mental Health:

I refer to the provision of non-residential drug and alcohol services for young people under the age of 18 years, and I ask:

(a)  how many places are available in Western Australia; and

(b)  how many of these places are available to young people in the youth justice system, specifically:

(i)  young people on bail;

1465. Hon Alison Xamon to the minister representing the Minister for Corrective Services:

I refer to the creation of dedicated alcohol and drug rehabilitation prisons in Western Australia, and to the results of a study indicating that more than 60 per cent of adults entering prison had used ice or speed in the previous 12 months, and I ask:

(a)  will prisoners need to be convicted of drug or alcohol-related offences in order to be eligible for placement at a dedicated drug and alcohol rehabilitation prison; and