"In 2012, an estimated 43.7 million adults aged 18 or older in the United
States had any mental illness (AMI) in the past year. This represents
18.6 percent of all adults in this country. The percentage of adults
with AMI in 2012 was similar to the estimate in 2011, but it was higher
than the 2008 estimate (17.7 percent)..."
Survey on Drug Use: mental health findings
Showing posts with label drug_abuse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drug_abuse. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Friday, September 28, 2012
Results from the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings
"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 presents national estimates of rates of use, numbers of users, and other measures related to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. The report focuses on trends between 2010 and 2011 and from 2002 to 2011, as well as differences across population subgroups in 2011. NSDUH estimates related to mental health, which were included in national findings reports prior to 2009, are not included in this 2011 report..."
http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11Results/NSDUHresults2011.pdf
http://www.samhsa.gov/data/NSDUH/2k11Results/NSDUHresults2011.pdf
Monday, May 23, 2011
Epidemic: Responding to America's Prescription Drug Crisis
"Prescription drug abuse is the Nation’s fastest-growing drug problem. While there has been a marked decrease in the use of some illegal drugs like cocaine, data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) show that nearly one-third of people aged 12 and over who used drugs for the irst time in 2009 began by using a prescription drug non-medically.1 The same survey found that over 70 percent of people who abused prescription pain relievers got them from friends or relatives, while approximately 5 percent got them from a drug dealer or from the Internet.2 Additionally, the latest Monitoring the Future study—the Nation’s largest survey of drug use among young people—showed that prescription drugs are the second most-abused category of drugs after marijuana.3 In our military, illicit drug use increased from 5 percent to 12 percent among active duty service members over a three-year period from 2005 to 2008, primarily attributed to prescription drug abuse.drug_abuse
"Prescription drug abuse is the Nation’s fastest-growing drug problem. While there has been a marked decrease in the use of some illegal drugs like cocaine, data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) show that nearly one-third of people aged 12 and over who used drugs for the irst time in 2009 began by using a prescription drug non-medically.1 The same survey found that over 70 percent of people who abused prescription pain relievers got them from friends or relatives, while approximately 5 percent got them from a drug dealer or from the Internet.2 Additionally, the latest Monitoring the Future study—the Nation’s largest survey of drug use among young people—showed that prescription drugs are the second most-abused category of drugs after marijuana.3 In our military, illicit drug use increased from 5 percent to 12 percent among active duty service members over a three-year period from 2005 to 2008, primarily attributed to prescription drug abuse.drug_abuse
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Director Highlights New Approach to Drug Control in the United States and throughout the Western Hemisphere
"Earlier this week, Director Gil Kerlikowske addressed the 47th Regular Session of the Organization of American States Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (known by its Spanish acronym, CICAD). As the Obama Administration prepares to release its new National Drug Control Strategy, CICAD has also been developing a multilateral drug strategy for the Western Hemisphere. Director Kerlikowske discussed the complementary relationship of the two strategies, both of which address new threats, utilize new tools and understanding, and seek to strengthen the bonds of international cooperation. The Director also discussed key issues on the agenda for the CICAD meeting, including drugged driving and community-based approaches to prevention, treatment, and recovery..."
Read the Director's remarks
"Earlier this week, Director Gil Kerlikowske addressed the 47th Regular Session of the Organization of American States Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (known by its Spanish acronym, CICAD). As the Obama Administration prepares to release its new National Drug Control Strategy, CICAD has also been developing a multilateral drug strategy for the Western Hemisphere. Director Kerlikowske discussed the complementary relationship of the two strategies, both of which address new threats, utilize new tools and understanding, and seek to strengthen the bonds of international cooperation. The Director also discussed key issues on the agenda for the CICAD meeting, including drugged driving and community-based approaches to prevention, treatment, and recovery..."
Read the Director's remarks
Monday, August 17, 2009
Updated Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Now Available
"A new, updated guide to finding local substance abuse treatment programs is now available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2009 provides information on thousands of alcohol and drug treatment programs located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and five U.S. territories.
The National Directory includes a nationwide inventory of public and private substance abuse and alcoholism treatment programs and facilities that are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved by substance abuse agencies in each state. The National Directory is organized in a state-by-state format for quick reference by health care providers, social workers, managed care organizations, and the general public and provides information on more than 11,000 community substance abuse treatment programs.
The directory provides important information on levels of care and types of facilities, including those with programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and pregnant women. In addition, information is available on forms of payment accepted, special language services available with select providers, and whether methadone or buprenorphine therapy is offered.
The updated directory complements SAMHSA’s internet-based Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator -- the online service, which is updated regularly and may contain more current information, provides searchable road maps to the nearest treatment facilities, complete addresses, phone numbers and specific information on services available. The electronic, searchable version of SAMHSA’s updated National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs is available on the Web at http://FindTreatment.samhsa.gov/."
"A new, updated guide to finding local substance abuse treatment programs is now available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2009 provides information on thousands of alcohol and drug treatment programs located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and five U.S. territories.
The National Directory includes a nationwide inventory of public and private substance abuse and alcoholism treatment programs and facilities that are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved by substance abuse agencies in each state. The National Directory is organized in a state-by-state format for quick reference by health care providers, social workers, managed care organizations, and the general public and provides information on more than 11,000 community substance abuse treatment programs.
The directory provides important information on levels of care and types of facilities, including those with programs for adolescents, persons with co-occurring substance abuse and mental disorders, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and pregnant women. In addition, information is available on forms of payment accepted, special language services available with select providers, and whether methadone or buprenorphine therapy is offered.
The updated directory complements SAMHSA’s internet-based Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator -- the online service, which is updated regularly and may contain more current information, provides searchable road maps to the nearest treatment facilities, complete addresses, phone numbers and specific information on services available. The electronic, searchable version of SAMHSA’s updated National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs is available on the Web at http://FindTreatment.samhsa.gov/."
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Join the Voices for Recovery: Real People, Real Recovery. September 2008, National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
"The Recovery Month effort aims to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders in all its forms is possible."
"The Recovery Month effort aims to promote the societal benefits of alcohol and drug use disorder treatment, laud the contributions of treatment providers and promote the message that recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders in all its forms is possible."
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