Targeted Reports
Targeted Reports present concise analyses of data collected by DAWN, which captures data on emergency department (ED) visits related to recent substance use and misuse directly from the electronic health records of participating hospitals. The reports cover emerging trends, specific drug-related issues, and demographic insights. Reports are updated regularly to provide timely information to public health professionals, policymakers, and the public.
Publication Date:
6/18/2025
Collection Date:
2024
This report presents data from DAWN to describe national estimates of polysubstance-involved emergency department (ED) visits in the United States in 2024. It provides estimates of polysubstance-involved ED visits by (1) patient characteristics, (2) psychoactive drug involved, and (3) co-occurrence (or combination) of psychoactive drugs.
Publication Date:
4/23/2025
Collection Date:
2024
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2025
This Network Watch presents street names that appeared in DAWN data for the first time during the first quarter of 2025, identifies common slang terms reported at ED visits by hospital regions, and highlights emerging challenges.
Publication Date:
3/31/2025
Collection Date:
2021
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2024
This report presents data from DAWN using national estimates and trends of opioid-involved emergency department (ED) visits in the United States, including those involving prescription opioids, fentanyl, heroin, and opioids not otherwise specified.
Publication Date:
11/14/2024
Collection Date:
2023
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2024
This Network Watch presents street names that appeared in DAWN data for the first time from January 2023 through August 2024.
Last Updated: 4/2/2025