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Need for and Receipt of Substance Use Treatment among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WEB)

05/14/2013

The 2010 Census notes that non-Hispanic Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders make up about 5 percent of the country's population. Between 2000 and 2010, the Asian American or Pacific Islander population grew by over 43 percent, while the total population grew by 9.7 percent. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is committed to reducing disparities in access to and quality of care for racial and ethnic minorities. The overall health and well-being of the Nation is improved by the extent to which the entire population has access to substance use treatment when it is needed. Understanding whether Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders seek and receive specialty treatment may help improve outreach and treatment programs for this population.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/NSDUH125/sr125-aapi-tx.pdf (PDF - 612 KB)

Suicidal Thoughts among Asians, Native Hawaiians, or Other Pacific Islanders (PDF - 496 KB)

05/10/2013

Suicide affects Americans of every racial and ethnic group. Each year millions of adults think about and attempt suicide. Raising awareness within racial and ethnic groups can help prevent suicide. One such group is the Asian, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander population. According to the combined 2008 to 2011 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, each year about 8.5 million adults aged 18 or older had serious thoughts of suicide. This number includes about 315,000 Asians, Native Hawaiians, or other Pacific Islanders each year.

Characteristics of Pregnant Teen Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions (WEB)

05/09/2013

Teenage pregnancy is a serious public health issue because of the risk for short- and long-term negative consequences for the mother and child. Compared with pregnant adults, pregnant teens are at increased risk for having pregnancy-related complications, premature delivery, and delivering babies with developmental problems. Pre- and postnatal health problems for both mother and child are compounded when the mother uses alcohol or drugs. This is of particular concern for pregnant teens because they tend to recognize their pregnancies later than adult women; pregnant teens are more likely to engage in binge drinking and drug use early in their pregnancies.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2K13/TEDS121/SR121-pregnant-teen-treatment.pdf (PDF - 630 KB)

Emergency Department Visits for Adverse Reactions Involving the Insomnia Medication Zolpidem (WEB)

05/01/2013

An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders, which can affect performance on daily tasks and lead to negative health consequences. Zolpidem is a medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for short-term treatment of insomnia and is the active ingredient in the drugs Ambien®, Ambien CR®, Edluar®, and Zolpimist®.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/DAWN079/sr079-Zolpidem.pdf (PDF - 695 KB)

Trends in the Use of Methadone and Buprenorphine at Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities: 2003 to 2011 (WEB)

04/23/2013

An estimated 2 million people in the United States are dependent upon or abuse opioids, including heroin and prescription opioids such as oxycodone and hydrocodone. Withdrawal from these drugs is generally so intense that those who are dependent upon them continue taking the drugs in increasing dosages to avoid withdrawal or to maintain the "high" produced by the drugs. Withdrawal symptoms may begin within 6 hours after the last heroin usage and may last for up to several months.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/NSSATS107/sr107-NSSATS-BuprenorphineTrends.pdf (PDF - 670 KB)

Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Drugs, by County Type (WEB)

04/11/2013

Nonmedical use of prescription drugs ranks as the second most common class of illicit drug use in the United States. Recent data indicate that the rate of use declined slightly between 2010 and 2011 and suggest that National, State, and local efforts to reduce prescription drug misuse may be beginning to have an impact. However, with an annual average of 15.7 million people aged 12 or older having misused prescription drugs between 2005 and 2011, there is still much work left to be done.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/NSDUH098/sr098-UrbanRuralRxMisuse.pdf (PDF - 825 KB)

Adults with Mental Illness or Substance Use Disorder Account for 40 Percent of All Cigarettes Smoked (PDF - 554 KB)

03/20/2013

Adults with mental illness or substance use disorders are more likely than adults without those problems to use cigarettes. In addition, adults with these problems who do smoke tend to smoke more cigarettes. The 2009 to 2011 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUHs) define any mental illness (AMI) as any diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder other than a substance use disorder. The NSDUHs define substance use disorder (SUD) as dependence on or abuse of alcohol or illicit drugs. On an average day, adults aged 18 or older smoked 588 million cigarettes.

Emergency Department Visits among Children: Psychotherapeutic Drugs Involved in Adverse Reactions or Taken by Accident (PDF - 399 KB)

03/19/2013

Increased treatment with psychotherapeutic drugs among children may create unintended health risks. Psychotherapeutic drugs include those that treat depression, psychosis, anxiety, sleeplessness, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) collects information on drug-related emergency department (ED) visits, including those involving adverse reactions to drugs or accidentally taking drugs prescribed for others. Between 2005 and 2011, children aged 0 to 11 made an annual average of 26,713 ED visits involving psychotherapeutic drugs.

Cigarette Smoking Decreases among All Adults Except Those Aged 26 to 34 (PDF - 564 KB)

03/13/2013

Smoking is a serious public health concern that continues to be the primary cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. Policy efforts such as increased cigarette taxes and graphic warning labels have helped reduce smoking. According to the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 54.9 million adults smoked cigarettes in the past month. Smoking rates decreased between 2002 and 2011 for adults in all age groups except those aged 26 to 34 (Figure). Past month smoking among adults aged 26 to 34 showed no significant change between 2002 and 2011 (32.7 vs. 31.6 percent).

Highlights of the 2011 Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) Findings on Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits (WEB)

02/22/2013

The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) provides nationally representative patient demographic and visit-level information on emergency department (ED) visits resulting from substance misuse or abuse, adverse reactions to drugs taken as prescribed or directed, accidental ingestion of drugs, drug-related suicide attempts, and ED admissions for substance abuse treatment. The year 2011 marks the eighth year that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has collected data on drug-related ED visits in the Nation using the new sampling and study design introduced in 2004.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/DAWN127/sr127-DAWN-highlights.pdf (PDF - 734 KB)

Need for and Receipt of Substance Use Treatment among Blacks (WEB)

02/20/2013

The 2010 Census notes that 12.3 percent of the population (38.9 million people) are non-Hispanic African-Americans or blacks (hereafter called "blacks"). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is committed to reducing disparities in access to and quality of care for racial and ethnic minorities. The overall health and well-being of the Nation is improved by the extent to which the entire population has access to substance use treatment if it is needed. Understanding whether blacks with alcohol and illicit drug abuse problems seek and receive specialty treatment may help improve treatment and outreach programs for this population.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/NSDUH124/sr124-african-american-treatment.pdf (PDF - 536 KB)

Non-Hispanic Black Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for Cocaine Decreased from 2000 to 2010 (PDF - 276 KB)

02/19/2013

Cocaine was called "the drug of the 1980s and 1990s" because it was widely used during that time. In 1999, alcohol and cocaine were the most commonly reported primary substances of abuse for non-Hispanic Black or African American admissions for treatment.

Substance Use among 12th Grade Aged Youths by Dropout Status (WEB)

02/12/2013

In the United States, about 75 percent of youths who enter public high school as freshmen eventually graduate from high school in 4 years (or average freshman graduation rate). This is an important public health issue because, in general, adults who do not graduate from high school tend to have lower paying jobs than those who do and thus are at greater risk for living in poverty, lacking health insurance, and suffering from poor health. Moreover, high school dropouts typically have higher rates of substance use than high school graduates.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/NSDUH036/SR036SubstanceUseDropouts.pdf (PDF - 872 KB)

Trends in Exposure to Substance Use Prevention Messages among Adolescents (WEB)

02/07/2013

Adolescents are subjected to influences that may increase their risk for substance use or protect them from it. Substance use prevention programs are designed to reduce the influence of risk factors and increase the influence of protective factors. Parents can also affect substance use through conversations that they have with their children. Substance use prevention messages and programs are also provided through the media, schools, and other sources that have all been shown to have an association with alcohol and illicit drug use.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/NSDUH099b/sr099b-trends-prevention-messages.pdf (PDF - 405 KB)

Smoking and Mental Illness (WEB)

02/05/2013

Tobacco use continues to be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Despite increased evidence provided in the 2010 Surgeon General's report that cigarette smoking causes disease and that no level of cigarette use is safe, rates of cigarette use among certain groups of Americans remain high. One group with cigarette use that has garnered both increased attention and concern over the past decade is persons with mental illness. Previous research has shown that rates of cigarette use among persons with mental illness have been significantly higher than rates among persons who do not have mental illness.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/NSDUH093/sr093-smoking-mental-illness.pdf (PDF - 579 KB)

Emergency Department Visits Involving Buprenorphine (WEB)

01/29/2013

Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid addiction. A properly prescribed dose of buprenorphine can help opioid-addicted individuals to stop misusing opioids without experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Although buprenorphine is itself an opioid, and can thus have the same effects as other opioids (e.g., heroin, oxycodone), its maximum effects are less than those of other opioids. Therefore, with buprenorphine there is a decreased risk of abuse, addiction, and side effects compared with other opioids.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/DAWN106/sr106-buprenorphine.pdf (PDF - 1.1 MB)

Latest State data on admissions to Substance Abuse treatment (WEB)

01/25/2013

Data from the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) by Census division and State for admissions to substance abuse treatment in 2010, and trend data from 2000 to 2010. Information on the demographic and substance abuse characteristics of admissions to treatment aged 12 and older for abuse of alcohol and / or drugs.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/TEDS2010/TEDS2010StWeb.pdf (PDF - 5.7 MB)

National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS): 2011 Data on Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities (WEB)

01/25/2013

Results from the 2011 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS), an annual census of facilities providing substance abuse treatment. N-SSATS collects data on the location, characteristics, and use of alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities and services throughout the United States.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/DASIS/2k11nssats/NSSATS2011Web.pdf (PDF - 2.1 MB)

Emergency Department Visits Involving Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Stimulant Medications (WEB)

01/24/2013

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder marked by excessive hyperactivity, impulsivity, or inattention. Although these disorders are typically diagnosed in childhood, symptoms may persist into adulthood. About two thirds (66 percent) of children aged 4 to 17 diagnosed with ADHD took medication for the disorder in 2007, and stimulant medications remain the first-line treatment for these disorders in both children and adults. When used as directed, ADHD stimulant medications can be effective treatment, but they can also have negative side effects, such as nervousness, insomnia, dizziness, and cardiovascular or psychiatric problems.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/DAWN073/sr073-ADD-ADHD-medications.pdf (PDF - 582 KB)

Update on Emergency Department Visits Involving Energy Drinks: A Continuing Public Health Concern (WEB)

01/10/2013

Energy drinks are flavored beverages containing high amounts of caffeine and typically other additives, such as vitamins, taurine, herbal supplements, creatine, sugars, and guarana, a plant product containing concentrated caffeine. These drinks are sold in cans and bottles and are readily available in grocery stores, vending machines, convenience stores, and bars and other venues where alcohol is sold. These beverages provide high doses of caffeine that stimulate the central nervous system and cardiovascular system. The total amount of caffeine in a can or bottle of an energy drink varies from about 80 to more than 500 milligrams (mg), compared with about 100 mg in a 5-ounce cup of coffee or 50 mg in a 12-ounce cola.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/DAWN126/sr126-energy-drinks-use.pdf (PDF - 800 KB)

State Estimates of Nonmedical Use of Prescription Pain Relievers (WEB)

01/08/2013

Misuse of prescription drugs is second only to marijuana as the Nation's most prevalent illicit drug problem and is a public health concern, with approximately 22 million persons initiating nonmedical pain reliever use since 2002. Data on geographic variation in the nonmedical use of pain relievers (as well as other drugs) are important for developing targeted prevention and treatment programs. This issue of The NSDUH Report highlights State estimates of the nonmedical use (i.e., misuse) of prescription pain relievers.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/NSDUH115/sr115-nonmedical-use-pain-relievers.pdf (PDF - 317 KB)

Trends in Adolescent Substance Use and Perception of Risk from Substance Use (WEB)

01/03/2013

An adolescent's perception of the risks associated with substance use is an important determinant of whether he or she engages in substance use. For example, youths who perceive high risk of harm are less likely to use drugs than youths who perceive low risk of harm. Thus, providing adolescents with credible, accurate, and age-appropriate information about the harm associated with substance use is a key component in prevention programming.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k13/NSDUH099a/sr099a-risk-perception-trends.pdf (PDF - 460 KB)

Nearly One Third of College Student Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions with Co-occurring Mental Disorders Abuse Prescription Drugs (PDF - 324 KB)

12/14/2012

A recent study of college students identified links between nonmedical prescription drug use, depressive symptoms, and suicidality, and raised the possibility "that students may be inappropriately self-medicating psychological distress with prescription medications." The Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) is a compilation of data on admissions to substance use treatment that can be used to look at college students with mental disorders who have been admitted to treatment for drug abuse.

Admissions Reporting Benzodiazepine and Narcotic Pain Reliever Abuse at Treatment Entry (WEB)

12/13/2012

Benzodiazepines, such as Valium®, are prescription drugs that treat anxiety, sleep disorders, and drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Benzodiazepines can enhance or boost the effects of drugs such as narcotic pain relievers, including oxycodone, when used either medically or nonmedically. Emergency department and substance abuse treatment data show that the combined use of benzodiazepines and narcotic pain relievers is common, and that people who co-abuse these drugs have been described as a high-need, treatment-resistant population.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/TEDS-064/TEDS-Short-Report-064-Benzodiazepines-2012.pdf (PDF - 904 KB)

Past Year Arrest among Adults in the United States: Characteristics of and Association with Mental Illness and Substance Use (WEB)

12/11/2012

Studies have consistently documented high rates of mental illness among persons involved with the criminal justice system, including jail and prison populations, suggesting that the risk of arrest may be higher for individuals with a mental illness. Some research has pointed to the "criminalization of mentally disordered behavior," whereby the limited availability of mental health services has often resulted in jails becoming the placement of last resort for persons with mental illness. Multiple local studies have found high rates of criminal justice contact among people receiving mental health treatment in the public mental health system.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/DataReview/DR008/CBHSQ-datareview-008-arrests-2012.pdf (PDF - 298 KB)

Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits Involving Synthetic Cannabinoids (WEB)

12/04/2012

Synthetic cannabinoids are substances that are designed to affect the body in a manner similar to marijuana but that are not derived from the marijuana plant. Because they can be purchased with no age restrictions, their popularity among young people has grown.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/DAWN105/SR105-synthetic-marijuana.pdf (PDF - 824 KB)

Drug Misuse or Abuse-Related Emergency Department Visits Involving Nonmedical Use of Pharmaceuticals Vary by Gender among Older Adolescents (PDF - 397 KB)

11/30/2012

Nonmedical use of prescription medications is on the rise among U.S. teens, resulting in dangerous health consequences. In 2010, an estimated 66,517 emergency department (ED) visits involving nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals were made by adolescents aged 12 to 17, accounting for about two fifths (39 percent) of all drug-related ED visits involving misuse or abuse of drugs in this age group. Data from the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) show that the proportion of visits involving nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals varied by gender among older adolescents aged 15 to 17.

Need for and Receipt of Substance Use Treatment among American Indians or Alaska Natives (WEB)

11/30/2012

Approximately 2.9 million persons in the United States indicated in the 2010 census that they are American Indian or Alaska Native (0.9 percent of the U.S. population). Although the American Indian or Alaska Native population is relatively small compared with other racial/ethnic groups in the United States, this population is disproportionately affected by a variety of health problems, including substance abuse. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is committed to reducing disparities in access to and quality of care for racial and ethnic minorities, including the American Indian or Alaska Native population.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/NSDUH120/SR120-treatment-need-AIAN.pdf (PDF - 582 KB)

Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Mental Health Findings and Detailed Tables (WEB)

11/27/2012

The 2011 Mental Health Findings Report presents results pertaining to mental health from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an annual survey of the civilian, non-institutionalized population of the United States aged 12 years old or older. This report presents national estimates of the prevalence of past year mental disorders and past year mental health service utilization for youths aged 12 to 17 and adults aged 18 or older.

State Estimates of Underage Alcohol Use and Self-Purchase of Alcohol: 2008 to 2010 (WEB)

11/20/2012

Alcohol use constitutes one of the most serious public health issues for young people in the United States, creating negative health, social, and economic consequences for adolescents, their families, communities, and the Nation as a whole. Reducing access to alcohol is a critical element in the prevention of underage alcohol consumption and is particularly important to the States, which have had authority for alcohol control since 1933. All 50 States and the District of Columbia currently prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages by persons younger than 21, and most prohibit underage purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/NSDUH111/SR111StateEstUnderageAlc2012.pdf (PDF - 273 KB)

State Estimates of Adolescent Cigarette Use and Perceptions of Risk from Smoking: 2009 and 2010 (WEB)

11/15/2012

Cigarette smoking causes more than 400,000 deaths every year and imposes substantial health and financial costs on our Nation and States. Preventing adolescents from starting to smoke may be the most effective way to reduce the health and economic burden of tobacco-related disease in the future. In recent years, significant progress has been made in reducing adolescent smoking, but there is still much work left to be done.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/NSDUH112/SR112StateEstAdolCigUse2012.pdf (PDF - 398 KB)

Emergency Department Visits Involving Marijuana among Adolescents Aged 15 to 17: Increase from 2005 to 2010 Varied by Gender (PDF - 54 KB)

11/13/2012

Past month marijuana use among adolescents aged 15 to 17 has increased steadily since 2006, and perception of great risk from smoking marijuana has decreased. At the same time, the number of marijuana-related emergency department (ED) visits for adolescents aged 15 to 17 increased 50 percent between 2005 and 2010 (from 30,657 to 45,938 visits). Population rates also increased during this period (from 232 per 100,000 population in 2005 to 355 per 100,000 population in 2010), which confirms that the increased number of visits cannot be attributed to population growth.

Half of Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions among Veterans Aged 21 to 39 Involve Alcohol as the Primary Substance of Abuse (PDF - 60 KB)

11/08/2012

Men and women in the U.S. military often face challenging experiences during their service, including combat exposure, multiple deployments, physical injury, and psychological trauma. Some turn to substance use as a way to cope with these experiences. Unhealthy substance use behaviors can persist after active duty military service and can lead to the need for substance abuse treatment among veterans.

Almost Half of American Indian and Alaska Native Adult Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Are Referred through the Criminal Justice System (PDF - 65 KB)

11/07/2012

American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) have disproportionately high rates of substance use disorders. According to the Treatment Episode Data Set, in 2010, 42, 074, or 2.5 percent, of the 1.7 million substance abuse treatment admissions in the United States with a known race were AI/AN adults aged 18 or older, although only 0.9 percent of the U.S. population was AI/AN. In 2010, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimated that the percentage of AI/AN adults in need of substance abuse treatment in the past year was higher than the national average.

Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior in 33 Metropolitan Statistical Areas: 2008 to 2010 (WEB)

10/30/2012

Suicide is a major public health problem in the United States and a tragedy for all involved—family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and communities. In 2008, suicide was identified as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Individuals who die from suicide, however, represent a fraction of those who consider or attempt suicide, and research suggests that there may be between 8 and 25 attempted suicides for every suicide death. Suicide is a public health concern that transcends State and regional borders.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/NSDUH119/SR119SuicideByMSA2012.pdf (PDF - 274 KB)

Need for and Receipt of Substance Use Treatment among Hispanics (WEB)

10/25/2012

Hispanics represent the country's largest and fastest growing minority group. Between 2000 and 2010, the Hispanic population in the United States grew by 43 percent, accounting for more than half of the total growth in the U.S. population in the last decade. In 2010, approximately 50.5 million persons in the United States were of Hispanic or Latino origin (about 16 percent of the U.S. population). Because this level of growth is expected to continue, it is increasingly important to address health and health care disparities experienced by Hispanics.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/NSDUH117/NSDUHSR117HispanicTreatmentNeeds2012.pdf (PDF - 154 KB)

Substance Abuse Facilities with Services in Spanish Are Available in All Regions for Hispanic Clients Admitted to Treatment in 2010 (PDF - 63 KB)

10/15/2012

Many individuals seeking treatment do not speak English as their first language and may need to receive treatment services in their native language. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 14.3 million Hispanic individuals who were 18 years and older spoke Spanish at home and spoke English less than "very well." In 2010, almost 13,200 facilities in the 50 States and the District of Columbia responded to the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS).

Emergency Department Visits for Drug-Related Suicide Attempts Involving Antidepressants More Likely to Result in Follow-up Care among Adolescents (PDF - 60 KB)

10/10/2012

Emergency departments (EDs) are a key access point to the health care system for youths who attempt suicide where timely intervention and follow-up care can help address associated mental health and substance abuse problems. Data from the 2008 to 2010 Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) showed that an annual average of 22,434 drug-related ED visits involving suicide attempts were made by adolescents aged 12 to 17.

Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings and Detailed Tables (WEB)

09/24/2012

This report presents a first look at results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an annual survey of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population of the United States aged 12 years old or older. The report and detailed tables present national estimates of rates of use, numbers of users, and other measures related to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. The report and detailed tables focus on trends between 2010 and 2011 and from 2002 to 2011, as well as differences across population subgroups in 2011.

Substance Use Disorders in Substate Regions: 2008 to 2010 (WEB)

09/18/2012

Substance use disorders (substance dependence or abuse) have a tremendous impact on the lives of our citizens, imposing burdens on individuals, families, communities, and governments. Nevertheless, substance use disorders are not distributed equally across all States, and within each State, there are different patterns of substance use problems in different regions. Data on small geographic areas provide insight into the nature and scope of substance use problems and help State and local public health authorities to better understand and effectively address the needs in their communities.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/NSDUH113/SR113StateSubUseDisorder2012.pdf (PDF - 2.4 MB)

Teens Whose Parents Have Alcohol Problems Are at Increased Risk of Alcohol Use (PDF - 112 KB)

09/13/2012

Teens are more likely to use alcohol if they live with a mother or father who has an alcohol use disorder. According to the 2002 to 2010 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUHs), youths who lived with a mother with a past year alcohol use disorder (AUD) were more likely than those living with a mother who did not have an AUD to have used alcohol in the past month (23.8 vs. 14.4 percent) and to report past month binge alcohol use (15.3 vs. 8.7 percent).

8.6 Million Adults Had Suicidal Thoughts in Past Year (PDF - 135 KB)

09/10/2012

Suicide ideation (i.e., having serious thoughts of suicide) is a public health concern that affects millions of adults and, if not addressed, can result in tragedy for individuals, families, and communities. According to combined data from the 2009 and 2010 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUHs), an annual average of 8.6 million adults aged 18 or older (3.8 percent) had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year.

The TEDS Report: A Comparison of Female Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions by Criminal Justice Referral (WEB)

08/09/2011

Substance abuse treatment offers one of the best strategies for interrupting the intertwined cycles of substance abuse and criminal involvement. While the relationship between crime and substance abuse is well accepted, according to a recent study, substance abuse is strongly related to female offender recidivism in particular. Gaining a better understanding of females referred to substance abuse treatment by the criminal justice system and comparing them with other female admissions may help inform enhancements to new and existing interventions and treatment protocols that can more effectively treat this population.

Alternate Link: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/2k12/TEDS104/TEDSShortReport104FemaleCJAdm2012.pdf (PDF - 286 KB)

Nearly 40 Percent of Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Report Alcohol-Drug Combinations (PDF - 111 KB)

07/24/2011

People often arrive in substance abuse treatment programs with multiple problems—including dependency on or addiction to both alcohol and drugs. National data from the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) for 2009 show that 730,228 substance abuse treatment admissions (37.2 percent) reported abuse of alcohol and at least one other drug; 23.1 percent of all admissions reported the abuse of alcohol and one other drug, and 14.1 percent reported the abuse of alcohol and two other drugs.