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12 May 2014, 2:27 pm
SAMHSA Seeking Input: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is looking for public input regarding the protection of alcohol and substance abuse treatment records. [read post]
29 Apr 2014, 6:30 am
SAMHSA Panel Federal agencies conducting drug testing must follow procedures established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. [read post]
4 Mar 2014, 4:26 pm
SAMHSA defines mental illness based on diagnostic criteria in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). [read post]
18 Feb 2014, 11:08 am
If you or someone you love needs treatment for substance abuse or mental health issues, please visit http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ or call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). [read post]
11 Sep 2013, 11:31 am
The federal government monitors drug use — specifically illegal drug use (including alcohol) — in several ways, including research studies like the one just released this week by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). [read post]
7 Aug 2013, 1:06 pm
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), since 2002, there has been an 80% percent increase in the number of teenagers who have tried heroin. [read post]
5 Jun 2013, 2:17 am
For many parents of teenagers, talking to your kids may seem hopeless and you may despair that any advice you give will go in one ear and out the other. [read post]
3 May 2013, 7:39 am
Zolpidem (Photo credit: Wikipedia)The number of emergency room visits involving adverse reactions to the sleep drug zolpidem -- the active ingredient in Ambien and other sleep medications -- jumped nearly 220% from 2005 to 2010, according to a report out today.The report, by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), says 19,487 emergency visits were related to zolpidem in 2010, up from 6,111 in 2005.Read more… [read post]
12 Nov 2012, 6:09 pm
When: Tuesday, Novembr 27th Time: 1:00 pm Eastern Time "This Webinar will be the second in a series of SAMHSA's Native American Center for Excellence Two Spirit Learning Community. [read post]
13 Sep 2012, 3:00 am
This is the 23rd year the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has designated September Recovery Month to promote the message that prevention works, treatment is effective and people recover. [read post]
10 Sep 2012, 2:05 am
SAMHSA is proud to announce a new online campaign to promote the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, You Matter. [read post]
20 Aug 2012, 2:00 pm
--The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) must do a better job to educate doctors so that they’re better able to identify the symptoms of prescription drug abuse in pregnant mothers. [read post]
20 Aug 2012, 6:44 am
Last week, HHS kicked off its Affordable Care Act implementation forums, SAMHSA awarded $4 million in grants, and HHS Secretary Sebelius announced $48.8 million in funding for epidemiology, laboratory and health information systems. [read post]
13 Aug 2012, 11:05 am
A new report released by SAMHSA shows that the national weighted average rate of illegal tobacco sales to youth is 8.5 percent, the lowest rate reported since the inception of the Synar program. [read post]
24 Jul 2012, 11:54 am
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) published a comprehensive guide, “Identifying Mental Health and Substance Use Problems of Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Child Service Organizations” to promote early identification of children and adolescents with mental health and substance use problems. [read post]
20 Jul 2012, 11:01 am
This fall, SAMHSA plans to launch "Talk. [read post]
19 Jul 2012, 2:01 am
In order to educate communities about treatment and living in recovery, SAMHSA created a Recovery Month toolkit. [read post]
18 Jul 2012, 12:05 pm
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), a government sponsored study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), found that teens were more like to try new substances for the first time during June and July. [read post]
11 Jun 2012, 4:00 am
This September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), within the U.S. [read post]
24 May 2012, 11:46 am
With the right tools, facts, and resources, you can take action to prevent illicit drug use and prescription drug abuse in your own community: If you’re a parent, get involved in your child’s day-to-day activities and discuss the risks of using illicit and prescription drugs; If you’re a teacher, create positive learning environments by setting high expectations for positive social interactions and addressing inappropriate behavior; and If you’re a community leader, learn… [read post]
