Severe substance dependence

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For the purposes of this Act, a person has a severe substance dependence if—

(a)

the person has a tolerance to a substance; and

(b)

the person shows withdrawal symptoms when the person stops using, or reduces the level of use of, the substance; and

(c)

the person is incapable of making decisions about his or her substance use and personal health, welfare and safety due primarily to the person's dependence on the substance.

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5 Severe substance dependence