Data Reveal Veterans have Lower Rates of Marijuana Use than Civilians 11/29/2016 According to combined 2002 to 2012 data from SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 1 in 16 veterans used marijuana in the past year, while 1 in 13 non-veterans did.
SAMHSA Releases App to Help Treat Opioid Use Disorder 11/07/2016 SAMHSA launched the latest tool to help treat opioid use disorder - the MATx app.
Recovery Month 2016 Roundup 10/19/2016 Every year Recovery Month is celebrated in September and coincides with the annual release of the NSDUH report. Here are some highlights!
Insight from States on Parity 09/28/2016 SAMHSA recently released a new guide to assist states in promoting equity in behavioral health care coverage.
Opioid Treatments for Pregnant and Parenting Women 09/15/2016 SAMHSA recently released a publication that highlights effective treatments and services for woman who are pregnant or are parenting infants. The resource serves as a guide to collaborative approaches to...
Dr. Anita Everett to Join SAMHSA as Chief Medical Officer 08/23/2016 Dr. Everett will lead a staff of five in SAMHSA’s new Office of the Chief Medical Officer.
Healing in Hawaii – The Role of Culture in Addiction Recovery 08/23/2016 When students learn and practice culturally enhanced recovery strategies, they heal, connect with a larger community, and establish beliefs that make them a part of a bigger historical picture.
Safe Schools in Hawaii 08/22/2016 Read about transformational efforts in Hawaii to establish a trauma-informed program that promotes safety, wellness, and resilience for children in schools.
