Chroming on Health Department’s radar with services in place to help people
The Health Department is working with community members and organisations to address issues around chroming
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THE NT Health Department is working with community members and organisations to address issues around volatile substance abuse – also known as chroming.
It comes after the NT News revealed deodorant cans had been taken off the shelves in stores at the Karama Shopping Plaza because aerosols were found littered across a nearby park, suspected to have been used for chroming by youths.
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On Sunday, the NT News found at least 15 cans at Manunda Park and along Manunda Terrace.
A Health Department spokeswoman said it funded CAAPS Aboriginal Organisation to provide a Volatile Substance Use Program for young people in the Darwin region and supported CAYLUS in the Red Centre.
“As part of this, our work has focused on the development of the Multi-Agency Community and Child Safety Teams (MACCT),” the spokeswoman said.
“The MACCT will substantially increase the reach and effectiveness of agencies, including NT Health, to share information, provide clinical expertise and manage intensive case planning locally to provide the appropriate care and support when young people are first identified as being at risk and prevent problems from escalating.
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“NT Health are investing in treatment options to ensure that young people get the help they need.”
There are several programs being funded during the school holidays to keep youths occupied.
If parents are concerned about young people and substance use, they can get assistance from local community clinics, including Danila Dilba and NT clinics.
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