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Statistics on Specific Drugs of Abuse |
The Office of Applied Studies (OAS) in the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) collects statistics on a variety of drug categories and specific drugs. OAS is the primary source of information on the prevalence and incidence of substance abuse in the United States and the characteristics of those who suffer from these problems. SAMHSA’s OAS is also the national source of information on the location, organization, utilization, and capacity of providers that offer services to treat substance abuse.
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Data on Specific Drugs of Abuse |
Statistics on specific drugs are presented in the context of various OAS publications and reports. Information on specific drugs may be obtained as follows:
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Drug Abuse Warning (DAWN) Drugs |
The major drugs of abuse, such as alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, inhalants, and non medical use of prescription type drugs are included in the National Survey of Drug Use and Health and Drug and Alcohol Services Information System. Data in the DAWN system of emergency room visits and drug related deaths are provided on more specific drugs and include the following:
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This page was last updated on December 31, 2008. |
SAMHSA, an agency in the Department of Health and Human Services, is the Federal Government's lead agency for improving the quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment, and mental health services in the United States.
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