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The TEDS Report September 3, 2009: School System Referrals to Substance Abuse Treatment
Regardless of gender, adolescents and children referred to substance abuse treatment by the educational system were more likely than those referred by the criminal justice system to report primary alcohol abuse but less likely to report primary marijuana abuse.

The NSDUH Report September 17, 2009: Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors among Adults
In 2008, an estimated 8.3 million adults aged 18 or older (3.7 percent of the adult population) had serious thoughts of suicide in the past year; 2.3 million (1.0 percent) made a suicide plan; and, 1.1 million (0.5 percent) attempted suicide.

Drug Abuse Warning Network, 2007: Area Profiles of Drug-Related Mortality
The 2007 Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) report on drug-related mortality, titled “Drug Abuse Warning Network, 2007: Area Profiles of Drug-Related Mortality” is now available. This publication provides detailed information about drug-related deaths based on reports from participating medical examiners and coroners across the nation.

The Facts about Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction
This short booklet provides basic information about the use of buprenorphine in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. It describes how buprenorphine works, the proper use of the medication, and common side effects.

Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction; Facts for Families and Friends
This short booklet provides basic information about medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. It describes medication options, the proper use of the medications, and common side effects.

The Facts about Naltrexone for Treatment of Opioid Addiction
This short booklet provides basic information about the use of naltrexone in medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. It describes how naltrexone works, the proper use of the medication, and common side effects. It also explains how naltrexone fits into the overall recovery process.

Talking to Your Patients About Prescription Drug Abuse
The brochure will give healthcare providers tips for talking about the abuse of prescription medications with their patients.

An Important Lesson: Helping Students Avoid Drug Abuse
The brochure will give educators tips for talking about the abuse of prescription medications with their students.

Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients Participant Workbook
This workbook was developed for use in conjunction with "Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Manual" (BKD444). It provides individuals participating in the 12-week anger management group treatment with a summary of core concepts, worksheets to complete homework assignments, and space to take notes for each of the sessions. (CSAT, 2002, 47 pages, 5 pieces per box)

National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2009 (S-48)
The National directory is a listing of Federal, State, local and private facilities that provide substance abuse treatment services. It includes treatment facilities that are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved for inclusion in the Directory by their State substance abuse agencies and that responded to the 2008 National survey of substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS).

The TEDS Report August 20, 2009: Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for Smoked Substances: 1992 to 2007
In Brief In 1992, 66 percent of substance abuse treatment admissions for smoked substances were attributed to cocaine/crack use; by 2007, half (50 percent) were for smoked marijuana. Over three quarters (76 percent) of female admissions for smoked substances in 1992 reported smoking cocaine/crack compared to 37 percent in 2007. In 1992 more than half of admissions for smoked cocaine/crack were between 25 and 34 years of age; by 2007, 41 percent were between the ages of 35 and 44.

Fiscal Year 2008 Annual SYNAR Reports: Youth Tobacco Sales
This document provides data on illegal sales of tobacco products to youth as reported by States and the District of Columbia in their FFY 2008 Annual Synar Reports. The report shows that the national weighted average rate of tobacco sales to minors (RVR) is now 9.9 percent - the lowest RVR in Synar's 12-year history.


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