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Cessation of treatment episode for alcohol and other drugs

Definition

Cessation of a treatment episode occurs when treatment is completed or discontinued; or there has been a change in the principal drug of concern, the main treatment type, or the treatment delivery setting.

Comments

Guide for use:
A client is identified as ceasing a treatment episode if one or more of the following apply:

  • their treatment plan is completed,
  • they have had no contact with the treatment provider for a period of three months, nor is there a plan in place for further contact,
  • their principal drug of concern for alcohol and other drugs has changed,
  • their main treatment type for alcohol and other drugs has changed,
  • their treatment delivery setting for alcohol and other drugs has changed,
  • their treatment has ceased for other reasons (e.g. imprisoned, ceased treatment against advice, transferred to another service provider, died, etc.).

Context:
Alcohol and other drug treatment services

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This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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