NDTMS monthly report summary - May 2026
- In February 2026 there were 211,643 adult (18+) drug users who had been in 'effective' treatment over the previous year. This is an increase of 5,591 compared to the same month last year.
- In May 2026 there were 26,880 adult (18+) clients that had started treatment within the current year. This is a decrease of 292 compared to the same month last year.
- In February 2026 there were 13,873 young person (<18) drug users who had been in 'effective' treatment over the previous year. This is a decrease of 195 compared to the same month last year.
- In May 2026 there were 1,657 young person (<18) clients that had started treatment within the current year. This is an increase of 71 compared to the same month last year.
- The proportion of adult (18+) clients treated for opiate use who were 18 or over and recorded a successful completion of treatment in the 12 months ending November 2025 and did not represent within 6 months was 5.5%. This compares to 5.28% in the same period in the previous year.
- The proportion of adult (18+) clients treated for non-opiate use who were 18 or over and recorded a successful completion of treatment in the 12 months ending November 2025 and did not represent within 6 months was 28.73%. This compares to 29.02% in the same period in the previous year.
- The proportion of adult (18+) clients treated for alcohol use who were 18 or over and recorded a successful completion of treatment in the 12 months ending November 2025 and did not represent within 6 months was 34.59%. This compares to 34.59% in the same period in the previous year.
- The continuity of care rate between prison treatment and community treatment was 51.64% in the quarter to January 2026. The rate was 52.52% in the quarter to December 2025.
