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Aim: To investigate whether referral to the Intensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program (IDATP) reduces re‑offending and/or returns to custody. Method: The study sample included 1,285 offenders who were released from NSW custody on or after 1 January 2013, all of whom satisfied IDATP eligibility criteria. An intention-to-treat (ITT) design was employed to protect against...

Summary Alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment services across Australia provide a broad range of treatment services and support to people using drugs, and to their families and friends. This report presents the information for 2014-15 about publicly funded AOD treatment service agencies, the people they treat and the treatment provided. Between 2012-13 and 2014-15...

The Australian Sex Party would see personal drug use decriminalised. Decriminalisation has been shown to reduce both drug use, overall, and drug-related harm. It also eliminates potential social harm associated with a drug-related arrest or conviction.

Alcohol and other drug treatment services assist people to address their drug use through a range of treatments. 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. Following are highlights...