NDTMS monthly report summary - August 2026
- In May 2026 there were 211,650 adult (18+) drug users who had been in 'effective' treatment over the previous year. This is an increase of 4,753 compared to the same month last year.
- In August 2026 there were 72,663 adult (18+) clients that had started treatment within the current year. This is an increase of 1,202 compared to the same month last year.
- In May 2026 there were 13,741 young person (<18) drug users who had been in 'effective' treatment over the previous year. This is a decrease of 174 compared to the same month last year.
- In August 2026 there were 4,365 young person (<18) clients that had started treatment within the current year. This is an increase of 57 compared to the same month last year.
- The proportion of adult (18+) clients treated for opioid use who were 18 or over and recorded a successful completion of treatment in the 12 months ending February 2026 and did not represent within 6 months was 5.45%. This compares to 5.31% in the same period in the previous year.
- The proportion of adult (18+) clients treated for non-opioid use who were 18 or over and recorded a successful completion of treatment in the 12 months ending February 2026 and did not represent within 6 months was 28.66%. This compares to 28.99% 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 February 2026 and did not represent within 6 months was 34.48%. This compares to 34.48% 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.
