MedPage Today November 14, 2023
— Biden administration highlights need for better access to treatment
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of its 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) on Tuesday, which showed that nearly one in five Americans ages 12 and older reported having a substance use disorder in the past year, and roughly one in four adults reported having a mental illness.
While the nation has made “progress,” there’s still more work to be done, said Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, MBA, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, during a call with reporters on Monday. “There are currently more than 48 million Americans struggling with substance use disorders, and three out of...
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