National statistics
Substance misuse treatment for adults: statistics 2020 to 2021
Statistics on alcohol and drug misuse treatment for adults from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS).
Applies to England
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The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities collects data on patients receiving treatment for alcohol and drug misuse. This includes details of their treatment and the outcomes.
The report and tables present statistical analysis of treatment data from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. Treatment services from across England submitted the data.
Healthcare professionals can use these resources to understand:
- the availability and effectiveness of alcohol and drug treatment for adults in England
- trends in drug and alcohol use among adults receiving treatment
- the profile of adult patients accessing alcohol and drug treatment services
For previous annual statistical reports and details of the methodology visit the NDTMS website.
These statistics were produced in partnership with the National Drug Evidence Centre.
Published 25 November 2021