Pubdate: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 Source: Courier-Mail, The (Australia) Section: Page 2 Contact: http://www.thecouriermail.com.au/ Copyright: News Limited 1999 DRUG REHAB PLEDGE OPPOSITION Leader Rob Borbidge yesterday pledged extra funding under a future Coalition government for a programme to give magistrates an option to force bail applicants to undertake drug rehabilitation. Drug addicts are currently only compelled by courts to undertake rehabilitation once sentenced. Mr Borbidge said he would establish trials in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Cairns in an effort to reduce the impact of drug crimes. - --- MAP posted-by: Rich O'Grady