Criteria for Referral to Tier 3 Services
Dependency
Pharmacological
Psychiatry /Psychology
Physical Health Damaged
Alcohol Related Brain Damage
Complex Social / Health Needs
Access to rehabilitation / residential in Patient Interventions
Criteria for Referral to Tier 2 Services
Early Intervention
Harmful / Hazardous Drinking
Drinking Drugs Precipitated by Major Life Events
Counselling / Support Work for Individuals and Families
Family Counselling / Mediation
Non-medical Interventions
Education / Prevention / Information/Advice
North Lanarkshire: Definitions for Tier 3: Referral to North Lanarkshire Integrated Service
| Dependency | Using alcohol/drugs daily : unable to function without use or consumption | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmacological Needs | Detoxification / substitute prescribing / Antabuse / Disulfiram |
| 2 | Psychiatric Issues | Requires specialist Psychiatric Input |
| 3 | Physical Health | Any Addiction Related Health Problem |
| 4 | Access to Rehabilitation / Residential Inpatient | Acute mental health care, requiring comprehensive assessment and funding to be identified |
| 5 | Alcohol Related Brain Damage | Changes to the structure and function of the brain resulting from long term consumption of alcohol |
| 6 | Psychology | Requires specialist Psychological Input, Psychosocial Interventions |
| 7 | ASP Adults who have addiction issues which could meet the criteria for Adult Support and Protection | “Adults at risk” are adults who:- Are unable to safeguard their own wellbeing, property, rights and other interests Are at risk of harm Because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness or physical or mental infirmity, are more vulnerable to being harmed than an adult who are so affected |
| 8 | Child Protection | Issues where children may be offered by parental substance misuse |
| 9 | Complex Social Needs | Homeless / Criminal Justice Involvement / Multi Agency Involvement |
| 10 | Community Care Needs | Complex needs requiring specialist input: health; family; relationships; problems in taking care of themselves; not coping with everyday events; multiple problems |
North Lanarkshire: Common Definitions for Tier 2 Service
| Early Intervention: | Pre - Dependency | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-medical interventions | Counselling / Support Work / Group work / Telephone Support |
| 2 | Harmful / Hazardous Drinking | Hazardous drinking above safer drinking limits. The person has so far avoided significant alcohol-related problems. Harmful - is drinking above safe levels with evidence of alcohol-related problems. May show a mild level of dependence |
| 3 | Experiential / Recreational drug use: | A drug used non-medically for personal enjoyment. Usually used in affecting mental activity, behaviour, or perception, as a mood-altering drug. |
| 4 | Drinking / Drugs Precipitated by Major Life Events: | Individuals using alcohol/drugs to cope with major events, e.g., death, divorce, financial hardship; unemployment |
| 5 | Counselling / Support Work for Individuals | Counselling involves one person (the counsellor) helping another person (the client) to work through some difficult or painful emotional, behavioural or relationship problem or difficulty |
| 6 | Counselling / Support Work for significant others / families: | Support for significant others who are concerned about a loved one’s drink or drug use. The support enables the significant other to be heard and feel more able to understand and cope with the situation |
| 7 | ASP Family Counselling / Mediation | Family counselling / mediation can help reduce conflict which means fewer rows at home and can help everyone cope better with their situation. |
| 8 | Education / Prevention | Group work / Information leaflets |
| 9 | Information/Advice | Up to date information e.g. Alcohol Unit calculation, Alcohol / Drug effects on the body |
South Lanarkshire: Common Definitions for Tier 2:
| Early Intervention: | Pre - Dependency | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-medical interventions | Counselling / Support Work / Group work / Telephone Support |
| 2 | Harmful / Hazardous Drinking | Hazardous - drinking above safer drinking limits. The person has so far avoided significant alcohol-related problems. Harmful - is drinking above safe levels with evidence of alcohol-related problems. May show a mild level of dependence |
| 3 | Experiential/recreational drug use: | A drug used non-medically for personal enjoyment. Usually used in affecting mental activity, behaviour, or perception, as a mood-altering drug. |
| 4 | Drinking / Drugs Precipitated by Major Life Events: | Individuals using alcohol/drugs to cope with major events, e.g., death, divorce, financial hardship; unemployment |
| 5 | Counselling / Support Work for Individuals | Counselling involves one person (the counsellor) helping another person (the client) to work through some difficult or painful emotional, behavioural or relationship problem or difficulty |
| 6 | Counselling / Support Work for significant others / families: | Support for significant others who are concerned about a loved one’s drink or drug use. The support enables the significant other to be heard and feel more able to understand and cope with the situation |
| 7 | Family Counselling / Mediation | Family counselling/ mediation can help reduce conflict which means fewer rows at home and can help everyone cope better with their situation. |
| 8 | Education / Prevention | Group work / information leaflets Relapse Prevention / Alcohol Brief Intervention |
| 9 | Information / Advice | Up to date information e.g. Alcohol Unit calculation Alcohol/Drug effects on the body |
South Lanarkshire: Definitions for Tier 3: Referral to LAADS or SMT
| Dependency | Using alcohol/drugs daily : unable to function without use or consumption | Refer to | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmacological Needs | Detoxification / Substitute prescribing / Antabuse / Disulfiram | LAADS |
| 2 | Psychiatric Issues | Requires specialist Psychiatric Input | LAADS |
| 3 | Physical Health | Any Addiction Related Health Problem | LAADS |
| 4 | Access to Rehabilitation / Residential In-Patient | Acute mental health care, requiring comprehensive assessment and funding to be identified | LAADS / SMT |
| 5 | Alcohol Related Brain Damage: | Changes to the structure and function of the brain resulting from long term consumption of alcohol. | LAADS / SMT |
| 6 | Psychosocial Interventions | Requires specialist Psychological Input | LAADS / SMT |
| 7 | ASP Adults who have addiction issues which could meet the criteria for Adult Support and Protection. | "Adults at risk” are adults who:- Are unable to safeguard their own wellbeing, property, rights and other interests Are at risk of harm Because they are affected by disability, mental disorder, illness or physical or mental infirmity, are more vulnerable to being harmed than an adult who are so affected. | |
| 8 | Child Protection | SMT | |
| 9 | Complex Social Needs | Homeless / Criminal Justice Involvement / Multi Agency Involvement | SMT |
| 10 | Community Care Needs | Complex needs requiring specialist input: health; family; relationships; problems in taking care of themselves; not coping with everyday events; multiple problems | SMT |
South Lanarkshire
| Teir 3 | Health | LAADS |
| Teir 3 | Social | SMT |
| Teir 2 | Non Medical | Meridian |