Overview

Alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services assist people to address their drug use. Treatment objectives can include reduction or cessation of drug use as well as improvements to social and personal functioning. Assistance may also be provided to support the family and friends of people using drugs.

More reports and statistics on AODTS can be found under Alcohol, Illicit use of drugs and Smoking.

Latest findings

The burden of drug and alcohol use increases with remoteness Levels of recent drug use were similar between remoteness areas, however the type of illicit drug used varied People in Regional and remote areas were more likely than those in Major cities to drink alcohol in risky quantities There was a higher rate of clients who sought AOD treatment outside of Major cities In 28% of closed episodes provided outside Major cities, the client travelled 1 hour or more to their AOD treatment

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