New Release – 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report
61.2 million people aged 12 and older used illicit drugs in the past year. The most commonly used illicit drug was marijuana, which has been used by 52.5 million people.
The Canary in the Coalmine: Rising Rates of Prenatal THC Exposure in FL
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 2.1% of pregnant women surveyed in the state of FL in 2003 reported past month marijuana use. By 2018, that percentage had risen to 14.6%--- an alarming increase of 595%!
What’s in your medicine cabinet?
Despite the well-documented detrimental effects of opioid abuse, misuse of prescription opioids remains high among adolescents and young adults. While much progress was made in preventing diversion of prescription opioids by shutting-down pill mills, implementing prescription drug monitoring programs, and holding pharmaceutical companies criminally liable for the opioid epidemic, continued access to friends’ and family members’ prescription opioids remains an important driver of prescription opioid abuse among adolescents and young adults.
SAMHSA releases latest findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health
The NSDUH is a comprehensive household survey of substance use, substance use disorders, mental health, and use of mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Newly Released 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Reveals Key Findings for Youth and Young Adults
The 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) was released today and marks the most comprehensive drug use survey by the federal government yet.
