Resources from SAMHSA
I. 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) results are released!
The results of this year’s survey are concerning and should serve as a call to action for youth, parents, communities and government officials to continue increasing efforts to reduce drug use in the United States. The survey results indicate that current illicit drug use in America increased in 2009 compared to 2008 – with 8.7 percent of the population aged 12 years and older using illicit drugs in 2009 compared to 8.0 percent in 2008. Most of this increase was due to a rise in marijuana use. In addition, the number of current non-medical users of prescription drugs increased 12 percent over 2008 — from 6.2 million to 7.0 million Americans 12 or older.
For the full report, please visit: http://oas.samhsa.gov/nsduhLatest.htm.
II. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment is offering online continuing education courses for substance abuse treatment professionals.
Current offerings are available through the Knowledge Application Program:
- Prescription Medication (Part 1): Misuse, Abuse, and Dependence
- Prescription Medication (Part 2): Addressing Addiction
- Organizational Development: Using Financial Information as a Nonfinancial CEO
- Organizational Development: Governance and the Board of Directors
- Organizational Development: Marketing as Collaboration
- Acamprosate: A New Medication for Alcohol Use Disorders
For more information, please visit: http://kap-elearning.samhsa.gov/.
III. TIP 50 “Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment”
On Sept. 28, 2010, a webinar was chaired by Kenneth R. Conner, PsyD, MPH. The full manual was created by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to provide a practical manual for substance abuse counselors and their supervisors to assess and treat high-risk clients.
It is available online: http://kap.samhsa.gov/products/manuals/tips/pdf/TIP50.pdf.