HC Deb 21 May 1974 vol 874 cc94-5W
Mr. Luce

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of those who attend drug addiction treatment centers stays voluntarily for the full course.

Dr. Owen

Patients attending drug treatment centers do so voluntarily; the length of individual treatment varies and is the responsibility of the consultant psychiatrist in charge. Information is not available on the number of patients who discontinue treatment against the advice of the consultant.

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