Written question asked by Paul Stinchcombe (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2003. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people who presented to treatment services for drugs and alcohol problems in the last 12 months had mental health problems. - Inc fact that information requested is not available centrally.

Answer: Mr. Stinchcombe: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people who presented to treatment services for drugs and alcohol problems in the last 12 months had mental health problems. [123935] Miss Melanie Johnson: The information requested is not available centrally. However, the importance of providing services for drug and alcohol misusers is well recognised. Research suggests that there is extensive co- occurrence of other psychiatric disorders and substance misuse problems.

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