As April unfolds, we find ourselves at the crossroads of education and action, as we bring our attention to a critical matter that demands our collective efforts – underage alcohol use. The prevalence of underage alcohol use demands our attention and calls for a community-wide response. This isn’t just a challenge; it’s an opportunity for […]
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NSDUH 2022 Data Available
SAMHSA has just released the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health results, accompanied by a newly offered companion infographic. The 2022 sample size was 71,369 and used multi-mode collection methods in gathering the self-reported data from respondents. Some findings include the following results: Among the 137.4 million (or 48.7%) current alcohol users aged 12 or […]
Central East ATTC Event
https://attcnetwork.org/event/introduction-to-the-national-enhanced-clas-standards-understanding-disparities-and-building-health-equity-part-2-culturally-and-linguistically-appropriate-services/ The Training Point: an uncommon learning exchange for trainers HIV & Trauma Awareness for First Responders: Training for Effective Support Treating Co-Occuring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Through a Recovery Lens Best Substance Use Disorder Practices for Case Managers https://attcnetwork.org/centers/global-attc/training-and-events-calendar?center=2 The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Unhoused Individuals
CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey 2011-2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data Summary & Trends Report: 2011–2021 provides the most recent surveillance data, as well as 10-year trends, on health behaviors and experiences among high school students in the United States (U.S.) related to adolescent health and well-being. These include sexual behaviors, substance use, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, experiences […]
International Adolescent Health Week
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Realistic Treatment
From Health Affairs, Nora D. Volkow Making Addiction Treatment More Realistic And Pragmatic: The Perfect Should Not Be The Enemy Of The Good Last year saw drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpass an unthinkable milestone: 100,000 deaths in a year. This is the highest number of drug overdoses in our country’s history, and the […]
National Addiction Professionals Day
National Addiction Professionals Day September 20, 2021
CREATE Hope – Carilion Conference
CREATE Hope: Carilion Research and Experience in Addiction Treatment and Education June 4, 2021 | 8:30am-3:30pm June 5, 2021 | 8:30am-3:00pm Learn More
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