Brief Insight one: Angus Integrated Drugs and Alcohol Recovery Service (AIDARS): Same day access to Opioid Substitute Treatment (OST)

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Summary

Angus Integrated Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (AIDARS) provides support for people affected by drug and alcohol use. The service puts people at the centre of their care and focuses on reducing harm.

The team has improved its referral process to help people access opiate substitute treatment (OST) more quickly. This includes supporting same-day access to treatment whenever possible.

Please send us an email at his.alcoholanddrugs@nhs.scot if you: 

  • have a question about our programme or resources 
  • would like to speak to a member of our team about our work