#MyPreventionStory is a way for us to acknowledge our mental health and substance use and misuse prevention experiences. Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Demetrie Garner, shares his #MyPreventionStory about his challenges with substance use and how he was able to overcome it: Darkness loomed in every corner of my life during active substance use. My use created […]
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Observing International Overdose Awareness Day
As International Overdose Awareness Day approaches, it is crucial to unite in our efforts to end drug overdoses, remember those we’ve lost without stigma, and support their loved ones. This annual campaign, observed on August 31st, strives to raise awareness, reduce stigma, educate communities, and promote policies to prevent tragic loss. The theme for this […]
2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Results Released
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through SAMHSA, published the findings of the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). This survey provides insights into the experiences of U.S. residents experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. The 2023 NSDUH report features estimates categorized by race, ethnicity, and […]
New Report: Online Health and Safety for Children and Youth: Best Practices for Families and Guidance for Industry
Parents, caregivers, pediatricians, teachers, coaches, and other trusted adults in a child’s life ALL have a critical role in supporting the social and emotional development of children—including the use of social media. The Kids Online Health and Safety Task Force has released a new report with best practices and recommendations: https://www.samhsa.gov/kids-online-health-safety-task-force/kohs-report-safe-internet-use
A Syndemic Approach to Training and Technical Assistance in the Central East
With World Hepatitis Day this month, the SAMHSA Region 3 Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) highlighted the interconnected health challenges that our communities face that has come to be known as a syndemic and collaborative approach we’ve taken to address this interplay. In the Central East region (as in much of the country), we’re contending […]
Opioid Deaths Rose 50% During the Pandemic. In These Places, They Fell
According to a recent article from Politico, fatal drug overdoses in the U.S. increased by more than 50 percent during the pandemic but Lucas County in Ohio saw a 20% decline in overdoses between 2020 and 2022. The county brought together health department workers, treatment providers, clergy, and law enforcement to target resources where they […]
Trauma and Addiction
Trauma can leave a person feeling broken and lost and substances can seem like a way to escape this feeling. Relying on substances to cope with trauma is not uncommon and can lead to a substance use disorder (SUD) while worsening trauma symptoms. Those with a history of trauma are two to four times more […]
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The latest Danya Direct Training Bulletin: May 30, 2024
More than 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021
Earlier this month, SAMHSA released a press announcement revealing that based on a study published by JAMA Psychiatry, from 2011 to 2021, an estimated 321,566 children in the United States lost a parent to drug overdose, with rates more than doubling during this period. The study, led by researchers at NIH, SAMHSA, and CDC, highlights the disproportionate impact […]
Syndemics and the Syndemic Framework to Substance Misuse Prevention
A “syndemic” refers to two or more co-occurring epidemics that have shared causes and compounding negative effects. Addressing syndemics can help advance health equity and reduce the scope and impact of negative health conditions. This product explains what syndemics are, provides examples of syndemics that involve substance use, introduces the syndemic framework to prevention, and provides tips […]