Swem Government Information - Alcohol/Drug Abuse

Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:46:00 -0500

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/213/213VAfacilities2k9Web.pdf Describes the reduction in funding support for substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services at facilities operated by the Veterans Affairs Department since the mid-1990s. Also compares the treatment provided by the 183 VA substance abuse treatment facilities with that provided at the remaining 13,465 non-VA facilities. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Female Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Aged 12 to 17

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:45:00 -0500

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/221/221AdFemTx2k9.htm Reports that marijuana and alcohol accounted for 80% of adolescent female admissions but that female admissions comprised less than one third of substance abuse treatment admissions for youth aged 12-17. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

United Kingdom Health Statistics 2009

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:49:00 -0500

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/downloads/theme_health/ukhs3-supp/UKHS2009.pdf Covers general health, health-related behavior, preventive health care, pregnancy and childbirth, mortality and life expectancy, and international comparisons. From the Office for National Statistics.

Addiction, Crime, and Insurgency: The Transnational Threat of Afghan Opium

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:55:00 -0500

http://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/Afghanistan/Afghan_Opium_Trade_2009_web.pdf Describes the consequences of the opium and heroin trafficked from Afghanistan annually on the health and security of countries along the Balkan and Eurasian trade routes to Russia, Europe, China, and India. From the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Investigations and Prosecutions in States Authorizing the Medical Use of Marijuana

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:54:00 -0500

http://blogs.usdoj.gov/blog/archives/192 Provides uniform clarification and guidance for federal prosecutors in states that have enacted laws authorizing the medical use of marijuana. The guidelines make clear that the focus of federal investigations and prosecutions will be drug traffickers and not patients with serious illnesses or their caregivers who are complying with state laws on medical marijuana. 14 states have enacted laws which address the use of marijuana for medical purposes. From the Department of Justice.

Report to the General Assembly 2009

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:19:00 -0500

http://jlarc.state.va.us/reports/Rpt389.pdf Reviews key findings and recommendations of recent studies by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, especially with regard to evaluations of state programs related to small community water systems, individuals who have suffered brain injuries, children with behavioral or emotional problems, preschoolers, and individuals who abuse drugs. From the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission.

Trends in Methamphetamine Admissions to Treatment: 1997-2007

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:33:00 -0500

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/209/209MethTrends2k9_web.pdf Describes trends in characteristics of those admitted to treatment programs for methamphetamine addiction. For example, the percentage of admissions that were Hispanic more than doubled over the decade measured. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Results from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:33:00 -0500

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k8nsduh/2k8Results.cfm Presents national estimates of rates of use, numbers of users, and other measures related to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. Also presents information related to mental health problems. Focuses on trends between 2002 and 2008. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

School System Referrals to Substance Abuse Treatment

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:32:00 -0500

http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/218/218SchoolRef2k9_web.pdf Reports that about 134,000 youth 17 years old or younger were referred for substance abuse treatment for alcohol or drug abuse in 2007. Includes details about substances of abuse, treatment characteristics, and geographic locations. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Afghanistan Opium Survey 2009: Summary Findings

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:10:00 -0500

http://www.unodc.org/documents/crop-monitoring/Afghanistan/Afghanistan_opium_survey_2009_summary.pdf Claims that opium cultivation in Afghanistan in 2009 decreased by 22% from 2008. Provides detailed data tables on cultivation and eradication by province. From the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Heroin and Other Opiate Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:41:00 -0500

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

Federal Domestic Illegal Drug Enforcement Efforts: Are They Working?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:15:00 -0500

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.

Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for Smoked Substances: 1992 to 2007

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:20:00 -0500

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

Characteristics of Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Offering Acupuncture

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:27:00 -0500

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

An Examination of Trends in Illicit Drug Use Among Adults Aged 50 to 59 in the United States

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:18:00 -0500

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