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SAMHSA's Office of Applied Studies (OAS) Background: The Office of Applied Studies was established in October 1992 when the Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration (ADAMHA) agency was reorganized as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). SAMHSA is the lead Federal Agency for improving access to quality substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment and mental health services in the U.S. Mission: The Office of Applied Studies (OAS) serves as SAMHSA's focal point for data collection, analysis, and dissemination of critical public health data to assist policymakers, providers, and the public in making informed decisions regarding the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders.
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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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