Every September, we observe National Recovery Month. As the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) notes, this national observance is intended to increase public awareness surrounding mental health and addiction recovery, promote evidence-based...
The U.S. faces a growing crisis of substance abuse in adolescence. Between 2019 and 2021, the median number of monthly overdose deaths in 10- to 19-year-olds increased by 109%. Approximately 41% of those who died had evidence of mental health conditions.
Substance use disorders (SUDs) have become increasingly common in the general population. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 16.5% of adolescents and adults ages 12 and up qualified for diagnosis of a substance use disorder...
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in seven Americans experiences a substance use disorder (SUD). However, a pervasive stigma against SUDs still exists, preventing many people from seeking or accepting help.
The prevalence of dangerous substance use has increased significantly in recent years, with the COVID-19 pandemic further accelerating usage. In a study conducted in September 2020, 15.1% of participants reported increased substance use over the prior six months. Since then, ...
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) takes place this year from March 20–March 26. As the National Institute on Drug Abuse notes, "NDAFW is an annual, week-long health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. NDAFW...
Alcohol Awareness Month: 16 Eye-Opening Statistics & Facts to Know
April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
It was established in 1987 and was formerly sponsored by the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). According to Recovered, the goals of the annual...
Among the most tragic impacts of the global pandemic has been the skyrocketing rise of substance abuse among adults and adolescents. Deaths due to overdoses have hit all-time highs exacerbating a substance use disorder problem that was a crisis pre-pandemic in the country with...
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