Substance Abuse Resources

Access resources on the substance abuse service system and on understanding the needs of those with substance abuse issues, links for more information from related substance abuse organizations, and answers to frequently asked questions.

  • Publications and Tools
    Research, reports, issue briefs, fact sheets, and tools on the substance abuse system and those having substance abuse issues.
  • Related Web Sites
    Access organizations, resource centers, and clearinghouses with additional information about substance abuse.
  • FAQs
    Brief answers to questions often raised by system of care communities in understanding how the system works and how to best partner with the substance abuse service system.
  • Presentations
    Includes conferences, community site visits, and presentations for other associations that have been conducted within the last year.

What's New

Metropolitan Area Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions and Resources

SAMHSA

Provides reports on 27 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. that describe some of the characteristics of substance abuse treatment admissions such as socio-demographic characteristics, primary substances of abuse, and referral sources.

Helping Child Welfare Workers Support Families With Substance Use, Mental, and Co-Occurring Disorders

National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (2010)

Developed to educate child welfare professionals about substance abuse and mental health disorders among families involved in the child welfare system.

AlcoholScreening.org Expands

New online screening tool called About My Drinking, provides a personalized assessment of an individual’s current alcohol and other drug use after 18 questions are answered.

New Online Addiction Screening Tool

Hazelden

New online screening tool called About My Drinking, provides a personalized assessment of an individual’s current alcohol and other drug use after 18 questions are answered.