Letters | Negligent parents with drug problems must be made to receive treatment
- Readers discuss the suitable sentence for those convicted of child negligence related to drug abuse, the factors that lead to drug abuse, and phone scams using local mobile numbers
As a drug abuse treatment social worker, I believe this case highlights the urgent need to increase the legal punishment for child negligence related to drug abuse. The court should also order offenders to undergo a residential treatment programme to beat their addiction.
However, punishment alone is not enough. To facilitate rehabilitation, the court should order offenders to receive drug abuse treatment in a residential programme as part of their sentence.
Residential treatment programmes provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to address their drug abuse problem and develop the skills and tools necessary for long-term recovery. By requiring offenders to receive such treatment, we not only hold them accountable for their actions but they will also be provided with the support and resources they need to overcome their drug addiction and become responsible and caring parents.