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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), will unveil materials for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) at a news briefing that will highlight plans for this September’s observance.
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Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a call to service, to encourage participation in a new summer service initiative created by the Corporation for National and Community Service in coordination with the White House, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and other federal agencies. President Obama officially announced the initiative, United We Serve, encouraging Americans to create meaningful change in their communities by participating in service projects throughout the summer. The
United We Serve initiative will launch on Monday, June 22, at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service and will run through the new National Day of Service and Remembrance on September 11.
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You can view or read the transcripts of all 2009 radio and television public service announcements (PSAs) through the Television and Radio PSAs page.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is issuing its latest Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) report on Discharges from Substance Treatment Services, which provides an important array of information about the approximately 1.5 million treatment discharges occurring at reporting state-licensed treatment facilities across the country.
For complete text, download the bulletin. Please visit http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0906222801.aspx for additional information.
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Alcohol dependence or abuse among fathers living with adolescents (youths aged 12 to 17) may increase the risk of alcohol or illicit substance use among their children according to a new national study. The study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that the rate of past year alcohol use was dramatically higher among adolescents living with a father with an alcohol use disorder than those living with a father who had not used alcohol in the past year (38.8 percent versus 21.1 percent).
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Recovery Month is pleased to announce the release of the 2009 Recovery Month toolkit designed to help you plan and publicize your activities during Recovery Month in September and throughout the year. The toolkit includes three sections:
- “Media Outreach” section offers tips for planning and promoting your Recovery Month activities.
- “Targeted Outreach” section offers details about substance use disorders, tailored for specific audiences.
- “Resources” section can help you prepare for your Recovery Month events, as well as consider potential partnerships with other organizations to share resources and broaden the reach of your activities.
The 2009 toolkit can be downloaded on our Web site and ordered by calling 1-800-662-HELP or sending an email to SHIN@samhsa.hhs.gov.
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Recovery Month has launched its new user-friendly Web site. Please take a look around and tell us what you think! We look forward to hearing from you.
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Karen Carpenter-Palumbo, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) was awarded the Ramstad-Kennedy Award for Outstanding Leadership by the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (Recovery Month) Planning Partners at the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors annual meeting today. The Ramstad-Kennedy Award for Outstanding Leadership was established in 2008 to honor the extraordinary efforts and passionate leadership of the Honorable Jim Ramstad (R-MN-retired) and Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) in bringing equity to care for people with addiction and mental illness.
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Press release announcing PRO-ACT as the 2009 recipient of the Joel Hernandez Voice of the Recovery Community Award, presented by Faces and Voices of Recovery.
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In 2009, Recovery Month will expand its reach by educating more people about addiction, recovery, and treatment through community and online channels. These flyers, in large and small formats, outline the 2009 Recovery Month campaign, as well as the 2008 Recovery Month successes.
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This report details the results of the 2008 Recovery Month campaign and the influence it has had on raising community awareness about substance use disorders as a disease, treatment, and recovery. Recovery Month showcases the positive impact community voices can have on those seeking a path of recovery.
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Children exposed to methamphetamine during pregnancy may suffer from altered brain development, Reuters reported April 15.
Read more at Join Together's website.
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Almost 12 percent of children under the age of 18 years of age live with at least one parent who was dependent on or abused alcohol or an illicit drug during the past year, according to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The report is based on national data from 2002 to 2007.
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The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act signed into law in October 2008 consolidated longstanding efforts at the national and state level to establish parity between the financial health coverage for mental health/substance abuse conditions, and physical health disorders. The three federal government agencies principally responsible for implementing this law: the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service -- are issuing a request in the Federal Register seeking information and advice from the public addressing critical issues surrounding the best ways to implement the law and fulfill its objectives.
The entire news article can be found on SAMHSA's Web site.
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The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today launched an initiative to help ensure the safe use of methadone.
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A new online tool and other resources will help primary-care physicians screen their patients for alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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Join 'In The Rooms'- the web's newest and most comprehensive social networking site for the worldwide recovery community. In The Rooms provides resources for people seeking help or treatment; for people in recovery; and for friends, family and allies of those in recovery. You can join online meetings and affinity groups; browse the library for articles; connect with other resources for recovery; and take an active role in promoting recovery.
Join here: http://www.intherooms.com.
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Laws that prevent alcohol purchases and possession by youth are the most effective at preventing drunk-driving fatalities, according to a new report that also praises as effective license suspensions for underage alcohol offenses and zero-tolerance laws for drivers under 21 found with alcohol in their system.
More information can be found at Join Together's site.
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The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) is proud to join A&E Network, Faces and Voices of Recovery, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) and the Recovery Month Planning Partners for the 2nd Annual Recovery Rally and Recovery Delegate Program to be held on Saturday, September 12th in New York City! What a great way to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month!
Online Application or Read More...
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On Saturday, September 12th join thousands in NYC to celebrate the 20th anniversary of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Together, we can raise national awareness that addiction is a treatable disease, and recovery is possible.
Read more at A&E TV's site or download the flyer.
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In 2007, 23.3 percent of persons (almost 58 million people aged 12 or older participated in binge drinking at least once in the 30 days prior to taking SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). That same year, approximately 17 million adults reported drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
To recognize the serious problem of alcohol abuse, April is designated "Alcohol Awareness Month."
If you suspect that you might have a drinking problem, or you know someone who abuses alcohol, please contact SAMHSA's Health Information Network at 1-877-SAMHSA-7.
More information can be found at SAMHSA's site.
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Largest Share of Treatment Admissions is Still for Alcohol Abuse, But Has Significantly Decreased Over the Past Decade
Treatment admissions for prescription pain killer misuse has risen dramatically over the past decade - from constituting 1 percent of all admissions in 1997 to now representing 5 percent, according to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
The Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) 2007 Highlights report also indicates that although alcohol-related admissions still account for the largest share (40 percent) of the 1.8 million treatment admissions occurring throughout the country during 2007, this reflects a reduction from 50 percent in 1997.
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The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has created a new website called "Rethinking Drinking," designed to help users define their drinking patterns and develop strategies and options for dealing with alcohol-related problems.
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SAMHSA supports National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week (NIPAW) and its efforts to increase understanding about the use and risks of inhalants. NIPAW is sponsored by the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (NIPC). NIPC promotes awareness of the underpublicized problem of inhalant use.
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Findings indicate that most smokeless tobacco users are former or current cigarette smokers The levels of current smokeless tobacco use increased significantly among adolescent males (aged 12 to 17) from 3.4 percent in 2002 to 4.4 percent in 2007, according to a report based on a series of nationwide surveys. This report shows that the rate of current use of smokeless tobacco (i.e., use within the past month) among the whole population aged 12 and older has remained relatively stable during the same period (in the range of 3.0 to 3.3 percent).
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The Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) announced the findings from the 2008 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS), which revealed the first major increase in the number of teens who reported 'learning a lot' about the risks of drugs from their parents.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has developed 51 new short reports providing key information about the level of substance abuse and mental health problems prevalent in the population (age 12 and older) of each state and the District of Columbia. The reports also provide data on treatment facilities and admission data for each state and the District of Columbia, as well as the funding each state and the District of Columbia received from SAMHSA.
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Employers now have free access to a series of 14 two-page briefs outlining the benefits (including financial) of helping their employees receive treatment for substance abuse. The 14 briefs were developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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New data indicate that 2.3 million people who participate in self-help groups for alcohol or illicit drug use currently abstain from use of these substances. Based on a nationwide survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the report offers other data highlighting the use and benefits of these groups. "This report adds to the substantial body of research indicating that participation in self-help groups can help support people battling substance abuse problems," said SAMHSA Acting Administrator Eric Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H. "Self-help groups often are used in conjunction with specialty treatment and to support individuals seeking help or sustaining their recovery."
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