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SAMHSA Releases Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) 2022
SAMHSA has released its Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) 2022: Admissions to and Discharges from Substance Use Treatment Services

SAMHSA Releases Results of 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
SAMHSA has released findings of its 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

Detecting Urine Drug Test Tampering
Drug test tampering is a serious concern in substance use disorder treatment, chronic pain management and mental health treatment.

Only One-Third of Mental Health Clinics Offer Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
According to a recent study, only one-third of mental health treatment facilities (MHTF) offered medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).

New CDC Report Identifies Gaps in Care for People with Opioid Use Disorder
According to a new analysis of data, among the 4% of U.S. adults who needed opioid-use disorder treatment, only 25% received medications for OUD.

Shedding Light on the Unseen: The Relationship Between Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
May is Mental Health Awareness Month a reminder to prioritize mental health, break stigma and advocate for accessible whole-person healthcare.

Talk. Test. Treat: STI Awareness Week
STI Awareness Week is for to recognizing the significant impact of STIs worldwide and understanding the importance of breaking the stigma.

Alcohol Awareness Month and the Dangers of Polysubstance Use
Our Alcohol Awareness month blog highlights the dangers of polysubstance use and shares resources for those affected by AUD and SUD.

SAMHSA Releases Updated 2024 Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit
SAMHSA has released its 2024 Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit to provide guidance on preventing and responding to an overdose.