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Blog: Leveraging the Latest Substance Use and Mental Health Data to Make America Healthy Again
Mental health, substance misuse, addiction, and their related health and social impacts such as overdose and suicide are dynamic and evolving. With the ready availability of illicitly made fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids such as nitazenes, the emergence of...
SAMHSA Releases Annual National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Today, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), which shows how people living in the United States reported their experiences with mental health conditions,...
Podcast Launched on Cutting-Edge Substance Use Disorder Programs
A new ORN podcast is highlighting cutting-edge programs and collaborative efforts supporting individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders. Featuring multidisciplinary teams, the podcast explores innovative solutions with the potential to transform...
SAMHSA Publishes Guidance on Benzodiazepine Use in Older Adults
SAMHSA has released a Dear Colleague Letter offering guidance on benzodiazepine (BZD) use in older adults. Benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, but older adults face higher risks of adverse events from long-term use, including falls,...
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
New provisional data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System predict a nearly 24% decline in drug overdose deaths in the United States for the 12 months ending in September 2024, compared to the previous year. This is the most recent national data available and...