Is the National Survey on Drug Use and Health legitimate?

Some other important things you should know about the survey: It is not selling anything. This is not a marketing survey. Conducted annually, the NSDUH is the primary source of national and state-level data concerning alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.

What type of data does the NSDUH provide?

NSDUH data provide the drug prevention, treatment, and research communities with current, relevant information on the status of the nation’s drug usage. To assess and monitor drug and alcohol use, NSDUH strives to: Provide accurate data on the level and patterns of alcohol, tobacco and substance use and misuse.

Is SAMHSA an organization?

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA; pronounced /ˈsæmsə/) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services….Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Agency overview
Agency executive	Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, Administrator
Parent department	Department of Health and Human Services
Website	www.samhsa.gov

Is SAMHSA legit?

SAMHSA has a deservedly very poor reputation among government agencies, primarily due to its status as the apparent dumping ground for incompetent federal employees in an agency lacking focus on what matters in behavioral health.

How is the National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted?

Professional interviewers conduct the face-to-face surveys, and the data are used to support prevention and treatment programs, monitor substance use trends, estimate the need for treatment, and inform public health policy.

What is substance use disorder?

Substance use disorders occur when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes clinically significant impairment, including health problems, disability, and failure to meet major responsibilities at work, school, or home.

What support is available for drugs?

Talking treatments You may be offered psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or psychodynamic therapy. You and your family may be offered behavioural family intervention therapy. If you and your partner both use recreational drugs, you may also be offered behavioural couples therapy.

How is SAMHSA funded?

SAMHSA’s budget is complex, including large block grants for all states and territories to small grant programs to test or support specific innovations. As you will see, the block grants make up a large majority of SAMHSA’s budget, somewhat limiting the agency’s flexibility.

What happens if you call SAMHSA?

When you first call, you will get an automated greeting with additional options. A person does not come on the line immediately. After dialing 1-800-273-8255, you will hear the following automated message: “You have reached the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, also servicing the Veterans service line.

Can I text SAMHSA?

The Helpline and Text Service are: • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round • Free (standard data/text messaging rates may apply for the texting service) • Answered by trained crisis counselors.

What are the symptoms of substance use disorder?

Substance Use Disorders