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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 […]


Genetic links to SUDs

NIH NIDA Press Release New NIH study reveals shared genetic markers underlying substance use disorders Breakthrough findings could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for multiple substance use disorders March 22, 2023 ©iStock/Ideabug By combing through genomic data of over 1 million people, scientists have identified genes commonly inherited across addiction disorders, regardless […]


Tranq in Philly’s fentanyl supply

From CNN. Tranq has become a bigger part of Philly’s street fentanyl supply. The wounds left behind are killing people by Elle Reeve, Samantha Guff, and Deborah Brunswick Philadelphia (CNN) — What drug users and people who work with them in Philadelphia talk about is the smell. The smell of rotting flesh from open infected wounds. Some […]


FDA to Restrict Xylazine

From the FDA February 28, 2023 FDA Takes Action to Restrict Unlawful Import of Xylazine Agency Aims to Maintain Availability for Legitimate Use in Animals while Preventing Importation for Illicit Purposes Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it has taken action to restrict the unlawful entry of xylazine active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished dosage […]


SAMHSA’s N-SUMHSS

From SAMHSA National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS), 2021: Data on Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Facilities The N‑SUMHSS is a voluntary annual survey of all active substance use and mental health facilities in the United States, its territories, and D.C. The annual report presents findings on the general profile of […]


Expanding BH Services > Homelessness

From SAMHSA Expanding Access to and Use of Behavioral Health Services for People At Risk for or Experiencing Homelessness This guide highlights strategies for behavioral health and housing providers to conduct outreach and engage with individuals experiencing homelessness, initiate use of behavioral health treatment as they wait to receive stable housing and retain them in […]


FDA panel to review OTC Narcan

From Reuters U.S. FDA panel to review Emergent’s OTC opioid overdose drug Jan 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. health regulator said on Tuesday its advisory panel will meet on Feb. 15 to review Emergent Biosolutions Inc’s (EBS.N) over-the-counter (OTC) nasal spray to treat suspected opioid overdoses. Emergent is seeking the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)approval for the […]


Drug deaths among pregnant women hit a record high

From NBC News By Erika Edwards | December 6, 2022 The number of pregnant women and new mothers dying from drug overdoses grew dramatically as the pandemic took hold, reaching a record high in 2020, a new study finds. The research, published Tuesday in JAMA, provides a stark look at how substance use disorder is harming pregnant people […]


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 […]