Date -

This inquiry has been underway since May 2009

Terms of Reference -

(1) To inquire into the adequacy and appropriateness of prevention and treatment services for alcohol and illicit drug problems in Western Australia, with particular reference to:

(a) the evidence base, content, implementation and resourcing (including professional training) for health education and other interventions on alcohol and illicit drugs for school-aged students;

(b) the evidence base, adequacy, accessibility and appropriateness of the broad range of services for treatment and support of people with alcohol and drug problems and their families, and the most appropriate ways to ensure integrated care; and

(c) the adequacy of the current education and training of medical and allied health professionals in the alcohol and drug field.

(2) To inquire into the impact on communities, and the social costs, of alcohol and illicit drug problems in Western Australia.

(3) To report to the House by 23 June 2011.

Name of Report -

Alcohol: Reducing the Harm and Curbing the Culture of Excess

Date tabled -

23 June 2011

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