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SAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
Mental Health and Substance Use Co-Occurring Disorders
2023年4月24日 · Mental health problems can sometimes lead to alcohol or drug use, as some people with a mental health problem may misuse these substances as a form of self-medication; Mental health and substance use disorders share some underlying causes, including changes in brain composition, genetic vulnerabilities, and early exposure to stress or trauma ...
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders - SAMHSA
2023年6月9日 · SAMHSA works to reduce the impact of the most common mental health and substance use disorders on America’s communities. Mental health and substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life and all age groups. These illnesses are common, recurrent, and often serious, but they are treatable and many people do recover.
National Survey on Drug Use and Health - SAMHSA
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), conducted annually by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides nationally representative data on the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; substance use disorders; mental health issues; and receipt of substance use and mental health treatment among the civilian, …
Issue Brief: Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use
This Issue Brief offers valuable information to State Mental Health Authorities (SMHA) about co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (COD). The document highlights the commonality of CODs and negative outcomes in the absence of evidence-based integrated care. It also provides an overview of treatment barriers and potential solutions, and the effectiveness …
Medications for Substance Use Disorders - SAMHSA
2024年4月11日 · Learn how medications can be used to treat substance use disorders, sustain recovery and prevent overdose. The use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Medications used are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are …
2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Releases
In addition, they present information for youths aged 12 to 17 and adults aged 18 or older (separately and combined) on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, as well as substance use disorder (SUD), risk and availability of substance use, treatment, health topics, and the perceived effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center - SAMHSA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (86) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (18) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (11) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) (10) …
Treatment types for mental health, drugs, alcohol | SAMHSA
2023年4月24日 · There are many different types of treatment. Some treat specific conditions, while others work for many different conditions. The goal of most treatments is to change thoughts and behaviors, and, if needed, manage physical dependence on drugs or alcohol. You may need more than one type of treatment. Where you get care Outpatient (meaning you have an …
Recovery and Recovery Support - SAMHSA
Recovery signals a dramatic shift in the expectation for positive outcomes for individuals who experience mental and substance use conditions or the co-occurring of the two. Today, when individuals with mental and/or substance use disorders seek help, they are met with the knowledge and belief that anyone can recover and/or manage their conditions successfully.