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NDTMS monthly report summary - June 2026

  • In March 2026 there were 212,061 adult (18+) drug users who had been in 'effective' treatment over the previous year. This is an increase of 5,278 compared to the same month last year.
  • In June 2026 there were 43,512 adult (18+) clients that had started treatment within the current year. This is an increase of 734 compared to the same month last year.
  • In March 2026 there were 13,941 young person (<18) drug users who had been in 'effective' treatment over the previous year. This is a decrease of 322 compared to the same month last year.
  • In June 2026 there were 2,884 young person (<18) clients that had started treatment within the current year. This is an increase of 174 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 December 2025 and did not represent within 6 months was 5.47%. This compares to 5.31% 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 December 2025 and did not represent within 6 months was 28.74%. This compares to 29.08% 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 December 2025 and did not represent within 6 months was 34.63%. This compares to 34.63% 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.