About Ukes Baha, AOD Counsellor
With a Bachelor of Social Work and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, I bring extensive experience as an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) counsellor. My commitment is to provide compassionate and effective support to individuals and families navigating substance use issues. Having worked across different countries, I am dedicated to empowering my clients towards recovery and enhanced well-being. Drawing upon my understanding of local legislation, policies, and the principles of real or natural laws—including human rights and freedoms taught by various religions—I advocate effectively on behalf of my clients. This ensures they receive the necessary support and resources aligned with their inherent rights and dignities.
Legislations:
Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004
Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994
Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992
Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017
Codes:
Health Information Privacy Code 2020
Guidelines:
National Guidelines for Alcohol and Drug Clinics 1999
Treatment Programmes:
New Zealand Practice Guidelines for Opioid Substitution Treatment 2014
Te Ara Oranga (Methamphetamine Harm Reduction Programme) 2017
Law Above Legislation: Embracing Inherent Morality
In the interplay between law and legislation, inherent morality transcends man-made constructs. True law resides within every human, guiding moral and ethical conduct beyond written statutes. Lawfulness is a divine covenant, embodying fairness and universal principles, while legislation is an external framework prone to fallibility and corruptions!
History shows the divergence between legality and lawfulness, exemplified by the injustice of slavery and the suppression of the Māori language. True law stands resilient against corruption, guiding us through darkness toward justice. Being lawful means rising above compliance, embracing inherent morality, and ensuring that true justice prevails over distorted legality.
In essence, while legislation is important, it must be subservient to the deeper moral imperatives of inherent law, which defines our humanity and leads to the triumph of righteousness.