NSDUH in the News
As the nation's primary source of national data on substance use, NSDUH findings are often featured in the news media. Below are some examples of recent news releases, articles and other sources featuring NSDUH data.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) issues news releases throughout the year detailing various findings from the NSDUH. Below is a listing of recent news releases on NSDUH:
- Marijuana had the largest illicit drug use initiation in 2016
- Findings from NSDUH reveal that only a subset of individuals receive services for substance use and mental health issues
- Report reveals that about 1 in 8 children lived with at least one parent who had a past year substance use disorder
- New report finds that 12th grade aged high school dropouts are more at risk for substance use
- New Report shows that Opioid Misuse Increases among Older Adults
- SAMHSA report shows the usage of non-medical pain relievers across the nation
- SAMHSA awards up to $34.4 million in grants to improve treatment for youth with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders
- Report shows that 8.7 million Americans used smokeless tobacco in the past month
- Depression More Common Among Adolescents with Health Conditions
- Cigarette smoking rates significantly higher among adults experiencing mental illness