Drug Treatment and Testing Order (DTTO)
DETAILS
Local Authority area:
South Lanarkshire
Primary Courts of relevance:
Airdrie, Hamilton and Lanark Sheriff Courts
All information provided by:
South Lanarkshire Community Justice Partnership
South Lanarkshire Community Justice Information
Published: 12 August 2021
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Drug Treatment and Testing Order (DTTO)
Interventions suitable for
Adults with entrenched involvement on offending behaviours associated with substance use.
Programme Title and Provider
Drug Treatment and Testing Order (DTTO)
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Drug Treatment and Testing Orders are delivered in partnership with the community addiction recovery services. Intensive support from social work, CaRES and GP are offered to this group. Testing is undertaken by a substance use worker and support continues to be offered. We are With You also offer additional intensive support to help service users maintain appointments and offer support to them as required.
Possible Outcomes
Increased stability in drug use and improved lifestyle, a reduction in further harm caused to self or others.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Court report assessment which involves consultation with GP and CaRES.