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The release of the 2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health is the highlight of the annual Recovery Month press conference that ushers in a month long celebration of treatment for and recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, and honors those in recovery, as well as treatment providers.
The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), within the United States Department of Health and Human Services™ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has created this Guide for Media Action to help print and broadcast media outlets raise awareness about addiction treatment issues facing your community.
Proclamations
View state and local proclamations
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Press Releases/Media Advisories
Access to Recovery
President Bush announced in his State of the Union Address a new substance abuse treatment initiative, Access to Recovery. This new initiative will provide people seeking drug and alcohol treatment with vouchers to pay for a range of appropriate community-based services.
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The Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will unveil the new “Household Survey” at a press conference on Friday September 5. The annual survey, renamed the “National Survey on Drug Use and Health” to reflect survey changes, is the largest of its kind, and is the government’s primary vehicle for determining how many persons are abusing illegal drugs, pharmaceuticals, alcohol and tobacco. The release of the 2002 survey is the highlight of the annual Recovery Month press conference that ushers in a month long celebration of treatment for and recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, and honors those in recovery, as well as treatment providers.
(8/29/03)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced the release of nearly $3.5 million to help 35 state governments develop effective mental health and substance abuse response systems for use in response to both natural and man-made emergencies.
(7/1/03)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Administrator Charles G. Curie today announced that A. Kathryn Power will be the new director of SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services. SAMHSA, a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is dedicated to providing prevention and treatment services that build resilience and facilitate recovery from substance abuse and mental illness. In her new position, Ms. Power will oversee SAMHSA’s mental health activities.
(6/25/03)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced approximately $10.4 million in seven grants to expand or enhance substance abuse treatment capacity in local communities. These three-year grants are part of SAMHSA’s program to target funding into local areas where there are serious, emerging substance abuse problems or the need for rapid response to demands for alcohol and drug treatment services.
(6/5/03)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today released new materials to help substance abuse treatment professionals design programs to help children of addicted parents cope with the effects of their parents' addiction. (6/2/03)
On May 22, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced an interim final rule that will permit opioid treatment programs serving persons addicted to heroin or narcotic pain relievers to offer buprenorphine treatment along with methadone and ORLAAM. (5/23/03)top of page 
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced ten awards totaling $3.25 million this year to support development of peer support services for people recovering from alcohol and drug use disorders. The services that will be developed and delivered under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Recovery Community Services Program are expected to expand the capacity of the treatment delivery system by providing peer-to-peer services that help prevent relapse and promote long-term recovery for participants. (5/14/03)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) updated guide to finding local substance abuse treatment programs is now available. The guide, National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2003, provides information on thousands of alcohol and drug treatment programs located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and four U.S. territories. (4/24/03)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced it is offering $6.5 million in incentive grants to states that want to develop and enhance their infrastructure to improve treatment for persons with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. (4/14/03)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Administrator Charles G. Curie today announced that Beverly Watts Davis has been appointed director of SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). (4/2/03)top of page
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services administration (SAMHSA) and Scholastic, Inc., are collaborating on a successful curriculum for fifth grade teachers, their students and parents, to prevent underage drinking. (3/24/03)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the availability of $4 million for 14 awards for cooperative agreements to expand methamphetamine and inhalant prevention interventions or infrastructure development as part of the Targeted Capacity Expansion program. (3/24/03)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the availability of up to 14 awards in FY 2003 for the "Targeted Capacity Expansion Initiative for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAP) and HIV Prevention in Minority Communities: Services Grants." The grants are designed to expand substance abuse prevention services in conjunction with HIV/AIDS services in the African American, Latino/Hispanic, and other racial or ethnic communities highly affected by the twin epidemics of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. (3/24/03)
This program, sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) includes posters, public service announcements, and brochures featuring the slogans "The Buzz Takes Your Breath Away ... Permanently" and "It's To Die For." The messages target people ages 14 to 25, but they are relevant to anyone who abuses prescription drugs. (Mar/April 2003)top of page
The National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC), with input from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will hold a press briefing on March 13 to present the first guidance on providing treatment for inhalant abuse. (3/6/03)
View the Webcast of the press conference.
A new report released on 3/6/03 by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and two national organizations outlines effective treatment strategies for individuals who suffer from both mental illness and substance abuse disorders. (3/6/03)
John P. Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), today released the President's National Drug Control Strategy. The Strategy commits unprecedented resources to the treatment of drug abuse, including a new $600 million, three-year voucher plan that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, enhance consumer choice, and increase provider accountability. (2/12/03)
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Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) will host a news briefing prior to the start of CADCA's Annual National Leadership Forum. (2/7/03)
John P. Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), today unveiled details of President Bush's new three-year, $600 million plan to expand access to drug treatment across America. (1/29/03)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration today announced that persons seeking physicians who can prescribe buprenorphine, a new prescription medication for addiction to prescription pain relievers or heroin, can obtain information online at buprenorphine.samhsa.gov. (1/23/03)
Data released today indicate that in 2001 almost three million youth aged 12 to 17 had used prescription medications non-medically in their lifetimes. (1/16/03)top of page
The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, an annual survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, shows that first use of stimulants for non medical purposes has surpassed the numbers seen in 1974, 646, 000 new users, the former high point. (1/09/03)
SAMHSA's Media Services
News media requests for information on SAMHSA's substance abuse and mental health programs should be directed to Media Services at 301-443-8956.
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