Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Facilitating Rapid Access to Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Care

Introduction: Access to Behavioral Health Services According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), in 2021, approximately 40% of adults reported symptoms of anxiety and depression, and 57% of female and 29% of male high school students reported experiencing persistent feelings … Read More

Pain in the Nation: The Epidemics of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide Deaths 2024.

Special Feature: Polysubstance Use and Emerging Drug Overdose Trends. Introduction Over the past two decades, deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide in the United States have all increased alarmingly. This critical public health issue intertwines with several other concerning trends: … Read More