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A major new national study funded by government to examine the treatment of problem drug users

Inclusion in DTORS
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Any potential client presenting in person to a Tier 3 or 4 agency should
be included in DTORS, whether or not they go on to receive treatment

 
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If a client is included in NDTMS, they should be included in DTORS

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DTORS participants will be interviewed by the research team and
offered a £10 voucher for their time

Eligibility
DTORS participants will be:
  • 18 and over
  • Presenting with a drug problem
  • Making a face to face contact to a Tier 3 or 4 agency within the sample window
  • Requesting treatment for their drug problem

Special Circumstances
  • Shared Care/GP surgeries
    A potential client in shared care should be included for DTORS when they make a face to face contact with a member of staff from a Tier 3 or 4 agency.
  • Referral from one agency to another
    A potential client who has been referred from another agency and/or is already receiving treatment from elsewhere should be included for DTORS when they make a face to face contact with Tier 3 or 4 agency.
  • Telephone contacts
    A potential client, whose details are taken down over the telephone, should be included for DTORS when they make a face to face contact with the agency.
  • Prisons and police stations
    A potential client who has been assessed in a police custody or prison (usually referred for as DIP/CJIT/DIR assessment), should be included for DTORS when they make a face to face contact with the agency.
  • Outreach
    A potential client who has made contact via outreach should be included for DTORS when they make a face to face contact with the agency.

Important Reminder
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Details of potential clients should be reported to your research team
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