Table 3 Services, changes and evaluation of the substance abuse treatment units

Variable

n

%

Services provided

   Services aimed at detoxification and abstinence

21

67.7

   Services aimed at drug-related harm reduction

24

77.4

   Nonmedical and medical interventions services for drug abuse

22

71.0

   Short-term crisis or informal counseling support for people with drug abuse

25

80.6

   Structured longer-term programs for people with drug abuse

19

61.3

Areas of significant changes in the units between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011

   Treatment approach

22

71.0

   Financial support

9

29.0

   Staff composition

18

58.1

   Client composition

21

67.7

   Number of clients served

23

74.2

   Staff-to-client ratio

14

45.2

Evaluation

   Participation in any internal or external evaluation of treatment process or outcomes

15

48.4

   The treatment unit/Program itself conducts the evaluation

11

35.5

   Government institution conducts the evaluation

1

3.2

   University or research institution conducts the evaluation

2

6.5

   Independent evaluation consultant conducts the evaluation

0

0.0

   Others (funders, PhD psychology students) conduct the evaluation

2

6.5

   Reports are available on the evaluation data

4

12.9