TIP 64: Incorporating Peer Support Into Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services This TIP supports learning about the key aspects, functions, and uses of Peer Support Services (PSS) in recovery from problematic substance use, which will help providers, supervisors, and administrators in SUD treatment programs better understand and respond to these changes. June 2023 Download here.
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Surgeon General’s Latest Advisories
May 2023 This month, the Surgeon General released two new advisories. Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation focuses on the powerful effects of social connection on our health. Social Media and Youth Mental Health examines the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents, and steps needed to ensure social […]
Opioid pain meds get new safety warning
From MedPage Today All Opioid Pain Meds to Get New Safety Warnings, FDA Says — Updated labeling to include warning about opioid-induced hyperalgesia The FDA is making several updates to the prescribing information for opioid pain medications to provide guidance on safe use, according to a Drug Safety Communicationopens in a new tab or window, […]
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 […]
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SAMHSA’s Prevention Day
SAMHSA’s 19th Prevention Day, Monday, January 30, 2023
MOUD Expansion
SAMHSA Applauds Expansion of Access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) January 18, 2023
International Adolescent Health Week
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Census of Opioid Treatment Programs
From the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) Technical Brief: Census of Opioid Treatment Programs The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) in partnership with the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD), developed a census survey of all patients enrolled in treatment as of January […]