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Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids

The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on OpioidsOpioid-related information from Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Spotlight on Opioids Learn More >

Healthy pregnancy healthy baby fact sheets

Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby Fact SheetsThese four fact sheets are designed to help pregnant women with Opioid Use Disorder have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. Learn More >

National Prescription Opioid & Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week September 16 -21, 2018

National Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness WeekCreating a stronger, healthier, and drug-free society by raising awareness of the dangers of prescription and illicit opioid abuse. Learn More >

2017 NSDUH Report - America's Behavioral Health Changes & Challenges

2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health ReportNSDUH is a survey of substance use, substance use disorders, mental health, and receipt of treatment services for these disorders. Learn More >

Road sign "Hurricane evacuation route"

Effects of Severe Weather on Behavioral HealthCommunities must prepare for and respond to the impact and aftermath of severe weather on behavioral health. Learn More >

Behavioral Health is Essential

Prevention Works

Treatment is Effective

People Recover

Behavioral Health is Essential

Prevention Works

Treatment is Effective

People Recover

SAMHSA in the News

08/13/18The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): New DirectionsPsychiatry Online

07/18/18Dr. McCance-Katz recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders in 2018Modern Healthcare

06/23/18The Trump Appointee Who’s an Addiction SpecialistThe New York Times

Featured Resource

View HHS Secretary Azar, ONDCP Deputy Director Carroll, and SAMHSA Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, Dr. McCance-Katz, discussing the 2017 NSDUH report. Dr. McCance-Katz presents the national data, capturing trends in substance use, serious mental illness, and treatment.

Last Updated: 01/23/2018