Social Development Department warns against unregistered substance abuse treatment centres [SOUND]

# The Department of Social Development is warning about the growing number of unregistered treatment centres operating across the country. This follows allegations of abuse and degrading treatment of people at a suspected illegal treatment centre in Waterval B, Siyabuswa, in Mpumalanga. The department’s spokesperson Sandy Godlwana says people seeking help for substance use disorders have the right to safe, professional and compassionate care. She adds that their vulnerability must never be exploited: