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    Effects of Severe Weather on Behavioral Health

    Major storms can affect mental health. Learn what to do before, during, and after a severe weather event. Get mental health tips and tools for planning effectively from SAMHSA’s free resources.

    Major storms can affect mental health. Learn what to do before, during, and after a severe weather event. Get mental health tips and tools for planning effectively from SAMHSA’s free resources.

    Major storms can affect mental health. Learn what to do before, during, and after a severe weather event. Get mental health tips and tools for planning effectively from SAMHSA’s free resources.

  • Facing Addiction in America - Report Cover

    Surgeon General Issues Landmark Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health

    U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, released a report that identifies drug and alcohol addiction as a significant public health concern and shares efforts being made to connect people with addiction treatment and other supports.

    U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, released a report that identifies drug and alcohol addiction as a significant public health concern and shares efforts being made to connect people with addiction treatment and other supports.

    U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, released a report that identifies drug and alcohol addiction as a significant public health concern and shares efforts being made to connect people with addiction treatment and other supports.

  • Veteran Standing in Front of Flag

    Data Reveal Veterans have Lower Rates of Marijuana Use than Civilians

    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.

    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.

    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.

2015 NSDUH Report on Substance Use and Mental Illness in America Recovery Month Press Conference in Washington, DC

Recovery Month 2016 Roundup

Every year Recovery Month is celebrated in September and coincides with the annual release of the NSDUH report. Here are some highlights!

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