Several noted the need to consider problems related to use of amphetamines and cannabis.

Assoc. with Physi- Mental Retarda- tion No Psychia- tric Diagnosis Totals Total Per Cent of Total Per Cent Change from cal Cond. 1973 -74 Addiction M F 4 2 4 2 446 111 13.08 325 +0.68 +33.73 No Addiction M F 39 30 181 140 33 34 28 8 184 146 18 14 1 360 1 493 39.88 43.78 +3.42 +1-70 Total M F 43 32 185 142 33 34 28 8 184 146 18 14 1 806 1 604 52.96 47.04 +2.73 +3.42 Total 75 327 67 36 330 32 3 410 +3.05 26 TABLE 17 IN-PATIENTS-TOTAL ADMISSIONS, 1974 -75 Diagnosis by Addiction to Drugs Diagnosis Senile and Pre - senile Dementia Alcoholic Psychosis Other Organic Psychoses Schizo- phrenia and Para- noid States Depressive Psychosis Other Functional Psychoses Depressive Neurosis Other Neuroses and Psychoso- matic Disorders Alcoholism Type of Drug Opium M - - - - - - - Synthetic Analgesics M - - - - - - - Barbiturates MF-- -- _- -- -- -- - - - Other Hypnotics M - - - - - - - - Cocaine MF-- -- -- -- - -- -- -- - Cannabis Sativa MF-- -- -- -

It is arguable, that committed, continuous use of cannabis would amount to unprofessional conduct.

It is arguable, that committed, continuous use of cannabis would amount to unprofessional conduct.

REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY SA HEALTH FOLLOWING CORONIAL INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF MR RICKY BAIS ON 22 AUGUST 2007 Report prepared by SA Health 25 November 2010 hiltosh Daily Tabling Stamp 1 REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY SA HEALTH IN RESPONSE TO THE DEPUTY STATE CORONER’S RECOMMENDATIONS ON 12 AUGUST 2010 INTO THE DEATH OF MR RICKY BAIS (ON 22 AUGUST 2007) Background Mr Ricky James Bais, aged 38 years, suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, which had been complicated by his ingestion of illicit substances, including cannabis.

It is arguable, that committed, continuous use of cannabis would amount to unprofessional conduct.

It is arguable, that committed, continuous use of cannabis would amount to unprofessional conduct.

Several noted the need to consider problems related to use of amphetamines and cannabis.

In regard to the ability of the Minister for Health to grant licences, authorities or permits with respect to somebody manufacturing, cultivating, supplying, administering or possessing cannabis or cannabis derivatives, is there a place in the department where that request will go to, or does it go direct to the Minister for Health?

In regard to the ability of the Minister for Health to grant licences, authorities or permits with respect to somebody manufacturing, cultivating, supplying, administering or possessing cannabis or cannabis derivatives, is there a place in the department where that request will go to, or does it go direct to the Minister for Health?