NDTMS Themed Report: AACCE Substance use in the Northwest of England (18th March 2009)
Drug treatment services are currently dominated by individuals presenting for problems with heroin use. Whilst opiates are the most common drug of choice amongst those in treatment, there is evidence that non opiate AACCE (alcohol, amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy) use is becoming increasingly evident amongst younger treatment users. The National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) in the North West of England was used to analyse the demographic profile, referral sources in, and the exit status of, individuals in treatment stating AACCE substances to determine whether these clients were a distinct group when compared to opiate clients. Analysis of NDTMS revealed a growing distinct group of individuals who did not state opiates as a problematic drug. AACCE clients were significantly younger, referred via different referral routes and accessing different types of treatment to opiate clients.
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Drug treatment services are currently dominated by individuals presenting for problems with heroin use. Whilst opiates are the most common drug of choice amongst those in treatment, there is evidence that non opiate AACCE (alcohol, amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy) use is becoming increasingly evident amongst younger treatment users. The National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) in the North West of England was used to analyse the demographic profile, referral sources in, and the exit status of, individuals in treatment stating AACCE substances to determine whether these clients were a distinct group when compared to opiate clients. Analysis of NDTMS revealed a growing distinct group of individuals who did not state opiates as a problematic drug. AACCE clients were significantly younger, referred via different referral routes and accessing different types of treatment to opiate clients.
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