Substance Misuse

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Substance Misuse is defined by the Mental Health Foundation as the continued misuse of any mind-altering substance that severely affects a person’s physical and mental health, social situation and responsibilities.

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Key Messages Drugs:

  • The rate of hospital admissions due to substance misuse ( 15 to 24 years) was 76.6 per 100,000 . This is statistically similar to England and better than the North East. (2019/19-20/21).
  • 5.5% of opiate users had successful completion of drug treatment in 2021. This is statistical similar to England (5%).
  • 32.6% of non-opiate users had successful completion of drug treatment in 2021. This is statistical similar to England (34.3%).

Key Messages Alcohol:

  • The rate for hospital admissions for alcohol related harm (broad) was 2,072  per 100,000  This is statistically significantly worse than England and better than the North East. (2021/22)
  • 33.8% of people successfully completed alcohol treatment in 2021. This is statistically significantly worse than England (36.6%).
  • The mortality rate for under 75 liver disease was 30.9 per 100,000. This is statistically significantly worse than England. (21.2) ( 2021).

    Combatting Drugs and Alcohol data report    :

This data report is in a different format to our usual JSNAA content. It was created to support the development of a Joint Needs Assessment for Drugs and Alcohol for the County Durham and Darlington Combatting Drugs and Alcohol Partnership.

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