http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/196/196HeroinVsNonHerWeb.pdf
Reports that opiates such as heroin accounted for almost one fifth of all substance abuse treatment admissions in 2007. Also provides demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of those treated. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40732_20090728.pdf
This report provides background and an overview of current federal drug control efforts, an overview of selected federal drug enforcement outcomes data such as arrests and interdiction efforts, and a discussion of issues and options for Congress to consider in assessing the current effectiveness of enforcement strategies and the development of future anti-drug policy. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/217/217Smoked2k9.pdf
Reports decrease in percentage of admissions over the 15 year period for treatment of cocaine abuse. Also describes pattern of use by age and race. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/205/205Acupuncture2k9.html
Describes the background of acupuncture treatments for substance abuse cases, the types of facilities which offer such treatments, the variety of services offered, and the types of payments accepted. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/OlderAdults/OAS_data_review_OlderAdults.pdf
This report examines the trends, patterns, and characteristics of illicit drug use among persons in late middle age. Concludes that increases in illicit drug use between 2002 and 2007 for persons in their 50s have been driven by the aging of the baby boom cohort which has a higher lifetime illicit drug use rate than earlier cohorts. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/163/SusUseRaceEthinicity.htm
Reports that 9.7% of adults needed treatment for a substance use problem in the past year and that approximately 1 in 12 adults had a major depressive episode in the past year. Also reports that Blacks had higher rates of treatment for substance use in a specialty facility than persons of other races, and that whites were more likely to receive treatment for depression. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.ic.nhs.uk/webfiles/publications/sdd08fullreport/SDD_England_2008_full_report.pdf
Results of a survey of 7,800 secondary school pupils aged 11 to 15 at 264 English schools. Reports declines in smoking, alcohol use, and drug use. Pupils report greater family disapproval of smoking than of alcohol use. From the UK National Statistics Office.
http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/prevline/pdfs/SMA07-4298.pdf
Shows decision makers how cost-benefit analysis can be used to select effective substance abuse prevention programs. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/164/Hispanics.htm
Reports that an annual average of 8.3% or 2.6 million Hispanics were in need of alcohol treatment in the past year and 3.4% or 1.1 million were in need of treatment for illicit drug use. Among Hispanics the need for alcohol treatment was highest among Mexicans and the need for drug treatment was highest among Puerto Ricans. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Reports a dramatic decline in the number of drinking drivers with blood alcohol concentrations at or above the current legal limit. The rate of drinking drivers fell from 7.5% in 1973 to 2.2% in 2007. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811172.pdf
Reports that the number of traffic fatalities was at the lowest level since 1961 and that there was a 9.7% decline in the number of people killed in traffic accidents from 41,259 in 2007 to 37,261 in 2008. Also provides details on types of accidents, use of seat belts, alcohol involvement, and data by state. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
