New South Wales Consolidated Acts

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT ACT 2007 - SECT 15

15 Treatment of dependent persons

(1) A person who authorises the administration of any medication to a dependent person detained in a treatment centre under this Act--

(a) must have due regard to the possible effects of the administration of the medication, and

(b) must prescribe the minimum medication, consistent with proper care, to ensure that the dependent person is not prevented from communicating adequately with any other person who may be engaged to represent the dependent person at a review under Part 4.

(2) An accredited medical practitioner may, subject to this Act, give, or authorise the giving of, such treatment (including any medication) as the practitioner thinks fit for the treatment of the dependent person's substance dependence.