- There were 308,118 adults in treatment for drug (193,198) or alcohol (114,920) problems. Almost half (151,859) were starting new treatment journeys (70,930 for drugs and 80,929 for alcohol).
- Amongst those accessing treatment the proportion addressing alcohol problems has increased from 32% in 2008-09 to 37% in 2013-14.
- Across drug and alcohol treatment 71% were male and 84% identified themselves as White British.
- 45% of those exiting treatment for drug problems did so free of dependency, 59% successfully completed alcohol treatment in 2013-14.
- 53% of the estimated number of opiate and crack users (293,879) in England were accessing treatment in 2013-14.
- 18% of the estimated number of dependent drinkers (630,000) in England were accessing treatment in 2013-14 - this compares to one in four in Scotland .
- Just under half (45%) of those coming into treatment last year were over 40 years (67,952 individuals) - this was particularly true for alcohol where over 60% were over 40.
- The number of people in the drug treatment system who are over 40 years old has doubled since 2005-06 - from 32,406 to 69,806.
- The biggest source of referrals to the treatment system was by those seeking help themselves (43%), 12% of referrals were through GPs (however, the proportion for drug treatment was only 6.6% compared to 17% for alcohol).
- Nearly 10,000 people entering drug and alcohol treatment last year had no fixed abode at the time they started treatment. A further 17,312 were having other significant housing problems (such as staying with friends or family as a short-term guest or residing at a short-term hostel). In total nearly one in five (18.7%) of new entrants were experiencing housing problems.
As always should you spot any errors in the way I've interpreted the data I'd be grateful if you let us know so that I can correct them.
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