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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is concerned with facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders.
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Black Adults' Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking Levels are Below the Average
- By SAM HSA
- Published 02/25/2010
- Alcohol News
- Unrated
The current alcohol use rate for blacks aged 18 and older is
significantly lower than the national adult average according to a new study based on a national
survey. The study also reveals that black adults have a lower
rate of current binge drinking. But the rate of binge drinking among pregnant
black women aged 18 to 44 is higher, and black adults have a higher rate of current illicit drug use.
Perceptions of Risk from Substance Use among Adolescents
- By SAM HSA
- Published 01/22/2010
- Helping a child or adolescent
- Unrated
Only 40.0 percent of adolescents perceived great risk from having five
or more drinks of alcohol once or twice a week, and just over one third
(34.2 percent) perceived great risk from smoking marijuana once a month. Females were more likely than males to perceive great risk from
smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day, from having five or
more drinks of alcohol once or twice a week, and from smoking marijuana
once a month; males were more likely than females to perceive great
risk from trying heroin once or twice.
Substance Abuse Levels among Older Adults to Increase Need for Treatment
- By SAM HSA
- Published 01/11/2010
- Addiction In The News
- Unrated
A new study done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that the aging of the baby boom
generation is resulting in a dramatic increase in levels of illicit
drug use among adults 50 and older. These increases may require the
doubling of substance abuse treatment services needed for this
population by 2020, according to the report.
Occupation and employment status affect rates of smoking
- By SAM HSA
- Published 10/5/2009
- Smoking News
- Unrated
A study shows that among 22 major occupational categories, the highest rate of
past month cigarette use was
found in the food preparation and serving-related occupations. Unemployed people ages 18 to 64 had a higher percentage of past month
cigarette use than those employed full-time, employed
part-time or with other employment status.
Dad's Drinking Predicts Teen Imbibing
- By SAM HSA
- Published 06/23/2009
- Alcohol News
- Unrated
Alcohol dependence or abuse among fathers living with adolescents
(youths aged 12 to 17) may increase the risk of alcohol or illicit
substance use among their children according to a new national study.
Children Living with Substance-Dependent or Substance-Abusing Parents
- By SAM HSA
- Published 05/6/2009
- Addiction Research
- Unrated
Parental substance dependence and abuse can have profound effects on
children, including child abuse and neglect, injuries and deaths
related to motor vehicle accidents, and increased odds that the
children will become substance dependent or abusers themselves.
Brief Counseling for Marijuana Dependence: A Manual for Treating Adults
- By SAM HSA
- Published 03/10/2009
- Addiction Research
- Unrated
5 Million in Addiction Self-Help Groups Each Year
- By SAM HSA
- Published 12/18/2008
- Addiction In The News
- Unrated
New data indicate that 2.3 million people who participate in self-help
groups for alcohol or illicit drug use currently abstain from use of
these substances. Based on a nationwide survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the report offers other
data highlighting the use and benefits of these groups.An Introduction to Mutual Support Groups for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- By SAM HSA
- Published 09/24/2008
- Addiction Research , Self Help Groups
- Unrated
Mutual support (also called self-help) groups are an important part of
recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs). Groups
exist both for persons with an SUD and for their families or
significant others. This issue of Substance Abuse in Brief Fact Sheet will help healthcare
and social service providers understand the effect of mutual support
groups on recovery, become familiar with the different types of mutual
support groups available, and make informed referrals to such groups.
15 Percent Say They Drive Under The Influence
- By SAM HSA
- Published 04/24/2008
- Alcohol News
- Unrated




