The following articles come from various organizations in the field of addiction.
| 2/6/2012 | SAMHSA Turns 20! - Join SAMHSA in Celebrating the Advances of the Behavioral Health Field Over the Last 20 Years |
| 2/1/2012 | Obama Announces Intent to Nominate New Deputy Director for ONDCP - Nominations for key administrative posts in ONDCP |
| 1/20/2012 | Save the Date: 5th National Conference on Behavioral Health for Women and Girls: Health, Empowerment, Resilience and Recovery - Announcing dates for the National Conference on Behavioral Health for Women and Girls |
| 1/3/2012 | First Draft of the New SAMHSA.gov Home Page - What the SAMHSA.gov may look like |
| 12/23/2011 | SAMHSA Announces Working Definition of Recovery - SAMHSA press release |
| 12/22/2011 | SAMHSA’s Definition and Guiding Principles of Recovery – Answering the Call for Feedback - SAMHSA Blog Update |
| 12/16/2011 | Stay Safe and Healthy this Holiday Season - SAMHSA tools and information for a safe holiday |
| 12/13/2011 | New Policy Brief Helps Prepare Doctors to Screen Youth for Drug Problems - SBIRT Policy Brief |
| 12/13/2011 | Facebook Provides First-of-a-Kind Service To Help Prevent Suicides - SAMHSA and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are collaborating with Facebook to help those in crisis. |
| 11/22/2011 | New Parity FAQs and Update on National Health Reform - Affordable Care Act FAQs |
| 11/21/2011 | Call for Proposals - 35th Researh Society on Alcoholism Conference - 2012 RSA Conference |
| 10/24/2011 | October 29th - Third DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - DEA has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! |
| 10/18/2011 | ONDCP Joins SAMHSA in Celebrating Drug-Free Work Week - Guest post on SAMHSA blog: Guest Post By: David K. Mineta, Deputy Director, Office of Demand Reduction Office of National Drug Control Policy |
| 10/10/2011 - 10/11/2011 | Today is World Mental Health Day - World Mental Health Day—October 10, 2011 |
| 10/7/2011 | October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month 2011 - Presidental proclamation |
| 10/6/2011 - 10/7/2011 | Today is National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) - October 6, 2011 is National Depression Screening Day |
| 10/6/2011 | NIH Study Finds Doctors Miss Many Alcohol Screening Opportunities - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Press Release |
| 10/3/2011 | NIAAA Report on Social Media Helping to Identify College Drinking Problems - NIH Press Release - Study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) |
| 9/29/2011 | September National Reentry Resource Center Newsletter - ATTC Feature - ATTC Network featured message in the September Newsletter |
| 9/1/2011 | Presidential Proclamation--National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month - Presidental proclamation for 2011 Recovery Month |
| 8/25/2011 | Coping with Traumatic Events - SAMHSA Resources - Traumatic event resouces |
| 8/8/2011 | SAMHSA Blog - Behavioral Health @ National Conference on Health Communications, Marketing and Media - SAMHSA Blog Update for August 6, 2011 |
| 8/2/2011 | Army to Hire Substance Use Disorder Counselors Immediately - SAAS Flash - Army addresses addiction counselor shortages |
| 7/29/2011 | SAMHSA awards $1.1 million to the National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors - SAMHSA award to NASADAD |
| 7/28/2011 | SAMHSA Blog: To Challenge or Not to Challenge - SAMHSA Blog for July 20, 2011 |
| 7/12/2011 | Remembering Betty Ford 1918 - 2011 - Betty Ford, a visionary in out field remembered |
| 7/11/2011 | Receptor Limits the Rewarding Effects of Food and Cocaine - NIAAA Research News |
| 6/24/2011 | SAMHSA Revises Mental Health and Substance Abuse Block Grants - SAMHSA block grants administered differently |
| 6/10/2011 | Ramstad-Kennedy Award - Barbara Cimaglio receives the Ramstad-Kennedy Award |
| 6/8/2011 | Florida Governor Signs ‘Pill Mill’ Law to Cut Down on Prescription Drug Abuse - Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed into law a bill designed to cut down on prescription drug abuse by controlling ‘pill mills’ in the state. |
| 6/8/2011 | Recovery Defined – A Unified Working Definition and Set of Principles - In August 2010, leaders in the behavioral health field, including people in recovery from mental health and addiction problems and SAMHSA met to explore the development of a common, unified definition of recovery. |
| 6/7/2011 | Alcohol Dependence Four Times More Likely in Adults With Mental Illness - Alcohol dependence is four times more likely among adults with mental illness, compared with those without mental illness, according to a new government survey. |
| 6/6/2011 | LGBT Pride Month Event - LGBT Pride Month Event – “Our Nation’s Promise Continues” |
| 6/3/2011 | Alcohol Dependence Is More Likely among Adults with Mental Illness - Data Spotlight for May 31, 2011 |
| 5/24/2011 | Unintentional Drug Overdose Deaths Continue to Increase; Now Second Leading Cause of Unintentional Deaths - CESAR Fax |
| 5/17/2011 | First Nationally Accredited Addiction Medicine Residency Programs to Start July - Addiction Medicine |
| 5/16/2011 | In Recovery - Steps to Overcome Addiction - Most people know that addiction, can be overcome with treatment. But like many other diseases, it is often a winding road to get there. So, what are the steps to a healthier, drug-free life? |
| 5/2/2011 | SAMHSA Presents Georgetown University's Leadership Acadamy to Address Disparities in Mental Health Care - GU's Leadership Academy |
| 4/26/2011 | Dr. Tom McLellan: Addiction and Segregation - Drugfree.org article |
| 4/21/2011 | SAMHSA's Road to Recovery Update - 2011 Recovery Month Update |
| 4/19/2011 | Addiction Performance Project - A NIDAMED CME program |
| 4/15/2011 | National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Is May 3, 2011 - SAMHSA's "Caring for Every Child's Mental Health" public awareness effort |
| 4/12/2011 | Actress Blythe Danner Raises the Curtain on Addiction - Addiction Performance Project |
| 4/12/2011 | Behavioral Health Salary Survey Released - Is the Behavioral Health Workforce Underpaid? |
| 4/7/2011 | Reclaiming Futures Director Chosen - Reclaiming Futures Names North Carolina Foundation Officer as New Director |
| 4/7/2011 | Most Adults with Alcohol Problems Do Not Recognize Their Need for Treatment - Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality Data Spotlight |
| 3/28/2011 | Commentary on Merger of NIAAA and NIDA - EurekAlert: March 2011 issue of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research (ACER) journal |
| 3/28/2011 | The Affordable Care Act: If not this, then what? Article by Ron Manderscheid, PhD - Behavioral Healthcare online article |
| 3/23/2011 | AMERSA’s 35th National Conference - Call for Abstract and Workshop Submissions - Conference abstact and workshop now open |
| 3/18/2011 | Addiction Performance Project - NIDAMED CME Project |
| 3/17/2011 | National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - Second Take Back Campaign |
| 3/15/2011 | Joint Meeting of SAMHSA's Advisory Committees Open to the Public - SAMHSA National Advisory Council |
| 3/1/2011 | National Council Virtual Book Club - Online book club |
| 2/18/2011 | SAMHSA Video Contest for National Prevention Week 2012 - Contest for prevention week |
| 2/15/2011 | The President's National Drug Control Budget: Continuing Increased Support for Prevention and Treatment - ONDCP Budjet for 2011 |
| 2/10/2011 | SAMHA / HRSA Center for Integrated Heath Solutions Webinar - Webinar: Motivational Interviewing for Better Health Outcomes |
| 1/31/2011 | Pam Hyde's "Prevention and Treatment Work" Article - Article in US Medicine |
| 1/21/2011 | ONDCP and SAMHSA Accepting Applications for $9.35 Million To Bolster Drug-Free Community Prevention and Education Efforts - Funding Opportunity |
| 1/18/2011 | Recovery Month Media Newsletter for January - National Recovery Month - Newsletter |
| 1/11/2011 | SAMHSA's Latest National Survey on Drug Use & Health - 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Data and Reports Released With Improved Access |
| 1/5/2011 | The Road to Recovery 2010: A Showcase of Events - 2010 Recovery Month Event DVD |
| 12/14/2010 | Teen Marijuana Use Increases, Especially Among Eighth-Graders - NIDA's Monitoring the Future Survey |
| 12/14/2010 | Director Kerlikowske's Interview with The Nation - ONDCP's public health approach to drug control policy |
| 12/10/2010 | White House Drug Policy Director Urges Support for Americans in Recovery from Addiction During the Holiday Season - ONDCP Press Release - Support for Americans in Recovery |
| 12/9/2010 | NIH Study Compares Buprenorphine to Methadone in Opioid Addicted Pregnant Women - NIH Study - Buprenorphine treatment in pregnancy: less distress to babies |
| 12/8/2010 | CADCA Research into Action: Coalition Functioning Increases Support of Evidence-Based Programs - CADCA Research into Action: Novermber/December 2010 |
| 12/8/2010 | SAMHSA Dialogue: What is a Health Home? - SAMHSA Blog - December 4, 2010 |
| 12/7/2010 | Presentation Submission Deadline - National Conference on Addiction Disorders - Submit a presentation for the 2nd Annual National Conference on Addiction Disorders |
| 12/6/2010 | Hot Topics In Buprenorphine Treatment - Webinar Series |
| 12/3/2010 | December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month - Impaired Driving Prevention Resources |
| 11/24/2010 | Innovation in Behavioral Healthcare Services Awards - 2010 iAwards |
| 11/24/2010 | World AIDS Day 2010 - AIDS Awarness |
| 11/19/2010 | Single Institute for Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction Research - Statement of NIH Director on Recommendation to Create a Single Institute for Substance Use, Abuse, and Addiction Research |
| 11/12/2010 | SAMHSA/CSAT Travel Awards for the 2011 CPDD Conference - CSAT sponsored travel awards |
| 11/10/2010 | We're in the Midst of National Drug Facts Week! - Resources for National Drug Facts Week |
| 10/28/2010 | Five Ways to Trick Your Teens with a Healthy, Drug-Free Halloween - Drug free Halloween tips |
| 10/20/2010 | Red Ribbon Week is Right Around the Corner! - Red Ribbon Week - October 23-31, 2010 |
| 10/15/2010 | SAMHSA's New Grants Page - Updatet Grants Webpage on SAMHSA site. |
| 10/8/2010 | World Mental Health Day - Recognize Mental Illness Awareness |
| 10/5/2010 | SAMHSA Stakeholder Feedback on Strategic Initiatives Forum - Provide Your Feedback on SAMHSA's Eight Strategic Initiatives |
| 9/24/2010 | National Take Back Initiative - Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal |
| 9/10/2010 | Teen Substance Abuse Awareness through Music Contest - Teen music contest in collaboration with NIDA |
| 9/8/2010 | ONDCP Recovery Month Webpage - ONDCP has developed a Recovery Month webpage |
| 8/27/2010 | SAMHSA's New Online Continuing Education Courses for Substance Abuse Treatment Professionals - Five new e-learning courses for substance abuse treatment professionals. |
| 8/25/2010 | Recovery Month's Outstanding Leadership Award - Minnesota’s Carol Falkowski receives the Ramstad-Kennedy Award for Outstanding Leadership |
| 8/23/2010 | SAMHSA's Social Media Presence - SAMHSA on Facebook and other social media sites |
| 8/19/2010 | Coming September 2010: SAMHSA's Web Site Redesign - New easy to use SAMHSA website |
| 8/18/2010 | SAMHSA Announces New Multi-Language Resources for People in Recovery - New multi-language brochures |
| 8/16/2010 | Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations - SAMHSA Document on Confidentiality |
| 7/23/2010 | Updated Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs Available - SAMHSA's updated guide to finding local substance abuse treatment programs |
| 7/12/2010 | ONDCP Blog: Share Stories from Your Community - "of Substance' blog |
| 6/23/2010 | Benjamin B. Tucker Confirmed as ONDCP Deputy Director of State, Local and Tribal Affairs - ONDCP News Release |
| 6/10/2010 | ONDCP Recruits Teen Voices to Above the Influence Campaign - Engage Teens in Your Community with the Influence Project |
| 6/10/2010 | HHS Requests Your Comments on Draft Strategic Framework for Addressing Key Behavioral Health Issues - Strategic Framework Draft |
| 6/10/2010 | 2008 N-SSATS Data and Report Available - 2008 N-SSATS report |
| 5/17/2010 | Run for Recovery, Run for the Children - Official Details: Marine Corps Marathon or 10K – October 31, 2010 |
| 5/6/2010 | National Women's Health Week - May 9-15, 2010 - Women's Health Week |
| 4/30/2010 | A&E Recovery Project Delegates - A&E Now Accepting Applications for Recovery Project Delegate Program |
| 4/23/2010 | Celebration Season: Preventing Substance Abuse During Prom and Graduation Season - TheAntiDrug.com Update |
| 4/9/2010 | The White House Blog - What Health Reform Means for You and Your Community - Health Reform Fact Sheets |
| 3/31/2010 | SAMHSA, Ad Council and Inspire USA Foundation Launch National Suicide Prevention Campaign for Teens - Suicide Prevention Campaign Launched |
| 3/26/2010 | SAMHSA Health Information Network (SHIN) - SAMHSA Publications |
| 3/19/2010 | 9th annual Association of Recovery High Schools Conference - Save the Date Announcement |
| 3/19/2010 | SAMHSA's 10th Annual Satellite Session of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence - Save the Date! - SAMHSA / CPDD Save the Date Announcement |
| 3/18/2010 | America Honors Recovery - Nominations for Honoring the Recovery Community |
| 3/15/2010 | SAMHSA's Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Knowledge Informing Transformation (KIT) Series - Evidence-Based Practices: Shaping Mental Health Services Toward Recovery |
| 3/11/2010 | SAMHSA is Accepting Applications for $31.7 Million in Grants For Family Centered Substance Abuse Treatment - SAMHSA Grant Information |
| 3/11/2010 | The Annapolis Coalition Announces Behavioral Health Pacesetter Award - News from the Annapolis Coalition |
| 3/3/2010 | National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: March 10 - Women's Health News |
| 2/12/2010 | SAMHSA Supports Children of Alcoholics Week - Children of Alcoholics Week: February 14–20, 2010 |
| 2/10/2010 | Methamphetamine: A Webinar Series to Promote Promote Public Health, Partnerships & Safty for Critically Affected Populations - National Methamphetamine WebinarSeries |
| 2/2/2010 | February is Wise Health Consumer Month - Wise Health Consumer Month |
| 1/12/2010 | Molecule Repairs Alcohol Metabolism Enzyme - Research news from DHH and NIAAA |
| 1/12/2010 | Call for Abstracts for the 2010 APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition - American Public Health Association Annual Meeting Announcement |
| 1/7/2010 | NIDA Researchers Discover a New Mechanism Underlying Cocaine Addiction - Study Offers Promise for Medication Development |
| 1/6/2010 | SAMHSA's 2010 Science and Service Awards Announcement - SAMHSA has issued a call for applications for its 2010 Science and Service Awards |
| 12/31/2009 | Can Americans Be Happier? New Series Focuses on Emotional Health - New Series Focuses on Emotional Health |
| 12/15/2009 | Call for Proposals: The 4th National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery - Proposals being accepted for presentations for The 4th National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery |
| 12/11/2009 | Save the Date: The 4th National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery - The 4th National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery: Thriving in Changing Times |
| 12/4/2009 | CCAT Travel Awards for CPDD - Travel awards for the 2010 CPDD meeting |
| 12/4/2009 | Free NIATx Webinar: "Reducing No Shows to 1st Appointment" Dec 8th - NIATx is pleased to offer the this FREE ACTION Campaign II training webinar |
| 12/3/2009 | ONDCP Launches Awareness Campaign on Holiday Challenges for Americans in Recovery from Addiction - Holidays pose particular challenges to people recovering from addiction. |
| 11/25/2009 | New SAMHSA Website Provides Tools to Address Co-Occurring Disorders and Homelessness - Co-Occurring and Homeless Activities Branch (CHAB) website |
| 11/23/2009 | Confirmation of Pamela Hyde as SAMHSA Administrator - HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Senate Confirmation of Pamela Hyde as Administrator, SAMHSA |
| 11/20/2009 | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) Gets Redesigned Web Site - NCSACW's Web site has a new look and feel |
| 11/17/2009 | NIDA Launches New Substance Abuse Resources to Help Fill Gaps in Medical Education - NIDA Centers of Excellence for Physician Information |
| 11/5/2009 | SAMHSA presenting at the 137th Annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Exposition - APHA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, November 7-11, 2009 |
| 10/21/2009 | National Red Ribbon Week - Emphasizing Prevention Across the United States |
| 10/20/2009 | SAAS - NIATx 2010 Call For Presentations - 2010 SAAS National Conference and NIATx Summit |
| 10/14/2009 | SAMHSA Awards 28.7 Million to Help People Transition from the Criminal Justice System to the Community - SAMHSA Grant |
| 10/14/2009 | New Anti-Meth Campaign Aims To Reach Young Adults - ONDCP recently launched the new 2009 Anti-Meth Campaign |
| 10/10/2009 | SAMHSA Supports World Mental Health Day - October 10 is World Mental Health Day |
| 10/9/2009 | Cocaine Vaccine Shows Promise for Treating Addiction - NIDA study suggests harnessing the imune system against cocaine addiction may prove effective |
| 10/9/2009 | CADCA's Institute Webinar: "Helping New Grantees Get Smarter Faster" - CADCA's National Coalition Institute to host a new Webinar |
| 10/7/2009 | SAMHSA Awards 25.9 Million in Grants for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration Programs - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is awarding up to 25.9 million over the next four years for Primary and Behavioral Health Care Integration Programs |
| 10/5/2009 | Presidential Nomination of Pamela Hyde as Administrator of SAMHSA - President Obama announced his intent to nominate Pamela Hyde to be Administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
| 10/1/2009 | SAMHSA Awards More Than 33 Million for Substance Abuse Treatment and HIV-AIDS Services to Traditionally Underserved Communities - SAMHSA announced that it is planning to award more than 33 million in funding over the next five years. |
| 9/28/2009 | SAMHSA Announces 2009 Science and Service Award Winners - SAMHSA has selected 27 organizations to receive the agency’s 2009 Science and Service Awards. |
| 9/25/2009 | U.S. Senate Introduces Resolution Naming October National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month - October to be named National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month (NMAAM) |
| 9/21/2009 | SAMHSA News Release: Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued - Public Health Alert Issued Concerning Life-Threatening Risk Posed by Cocaine Laced with Veterinary Anti-Parasite Drug |
| 9/14/2009 | The Partnership for a Drug-Free America Launches 'Habla Con Tus Hijos,' the First-of-its-Kind Spanish-Language Resource - "Habla Con Tus Hijos" is the new Spanish-language counterpart to the Partnership's ongoing parent movement, "Time To Talk" |
| 9/1/2009 | Recovery Month Is Here! Find an Event in Your Area - Search for a Recovery Month Event in your area |
| 8/10/2009 | NAADAC Speakers Bureau - Professionals can Showcase Their Knowledge and Expertise |
| 8/3/2009 | Fourth Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy Call for Presentations - Fourth Annual Conference of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy - Santa Monica, California, 15-16 March 2009. This conference will be co-hosted by RAND Drug Policy Research Center and UCLA’s Integrated Substance Abuse Program |
| 7/30/2009 | Free Teleconference Training, “Moving Towards Social Inclusion" - SAMHSA’s Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity and Social Inclusion Associated with Mental Health invites you to register now for a free teleconference training |
| 7/17/2009 | CADCA TV Show on Ways to Help Returning Veterans |
| 7/15/2009 | SAMHSA's Road to Recovery Update - Road to Recovery Update for 7-15-09 |
| 7/10/2009 | New Skills-Building Training Sponsored by the National AIA Resource Center - Treating Parents with Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Abuse, Mental Illness, Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| 7/7/2009 | SAMHSA Announces FY 2010 Guidance for Submissions to NREPP - 2010 Guidance for Submissions to National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practice |
| 6/23/2009 | RESCHEDULED Until Further Notice: Screening and Brief Intervention Training for Trauma Center Care Providers - SAMHSA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announce a series of 1-day Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) Trainings for Trauma Care Providers. |
| 6/22/2009 | NAADAC to Host Discussion on National Credentialing Standards - NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is holding a discussion on national credential standards this summer. |
| 6/16/2009 | US Department of Veterans Affairs Free Grant Writing Services - The free grant writing workshops provide participants the skills needed to prepare a Grant and Per Diem and Per Diem Only application. |
| 6/15/2009 | Free Blending TOT on Buprenorphine Treatment - NIDA and SAMHSA are co-sponsoring a Buprenorphine TOT |
| 6/12/2009 | Recovery Month New Website - Recovery Month has launched its new user-friendly Web site |
| 6/5/2009 | Karen Carpenter-Palumbo receives the Ramstad-Kennedy Award - New York state commissioner honored for uutstanding leadership at national gathering |
| 6/3/2009 | Upcoming Two-Part Webinar Series for Professionals Working with Families Affected by Substance Abuse - Two-Part Webinar Series from NADEC and NCSACW |
| 6/3/2009 | Substance Use Disorders, Treatment, and Family Recovery: A Guide for Legal Professionals. - Announcing New Online Training for Legal Professionals |
| 5/26/2009 | SAMHSA Native American Center for Excellence - Free Webinars: - Three Upcoming Webinars |
| 5/18/2009 | First Addiction Medicine Specialists Named - The American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) recently named the first group of board-certified addiction-medicine specialists. |
| 5/14/2009 | Summer Camp for Children of Addicts Seeks to End Next Generation Substance Abuse - "Bridge2Life" summer camp program for children whose families have been touched by addiction |
| 5/13/2009 | National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media Scholarships - The Third National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media |
| 5/13/2009 | National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign Launches New TV Advertising Focused on Drugs and Alcohol - ONDCP's National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign has launched a new youth-targeted ad campaign |
| 5/11/2009 | Dr. Tom McLellan featured keynote at 2009 NIATx Summit/SAAS Conference - Dr. Tom McLellan will keynote "Future of the Field" plenary session |
| 5/7/2009 | Program Featured in SAMHSA Video Series Yields $4 Million in Housing First-Cost Savings - SAMHSA’s recent DVD series: |
| 4/28/2009 | Free Webinar Series: Is it Legal to Discriminate Because of a Person's Alcohol/Drug Problem? Criminal Record? - Know Your Rights: Anti-Discrimination Laws Protecting People with Alcohol and Drug Problems and Criminal Records |
| 4/13/2009 | Thomas McLellan, Ph.D. named as Deputy Director of ONDCP - The Obama/Biden Administration has named A. Thomas McLellan, Ph.D. to the post of Deputy Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. |
| 4/10/2009 | $1 Million in STOP Grants Available from SAMHSA - SAMHSA is seeking proposals for environmental strategies for preventing and reducing underage drinking |
| 4/9/2009 | AlcoholScreening.org reaches milestone during National Alcohol Awareness Month - AlcoholScreening.org was developed by Join Together and was launched in April 2001, the website delivered its millionth health screening on April 7, 2009. |
| 4/3/2009 | SAMHSA to Award Family Centered Substance Abuse Treatment Grants - SAMHSA will award $3.8 million in grants under the Family Centered Substance Abuse Treatment Grants for Adolescents and their Families program. |
| 3/25/2009 | New Searchable Database of Evidence-based Interventions for Mental Health And Substance Use Disorders - NREPP is a searchable database with up-to-date, reliable information on the scientific basis and practicality of interventions. |
| 3/25/2009 | New Study Reveals that $1 Spent on Prevention Saves $10 - Iowa State University report to United Nations conference says drug prevention programs help the economy |
| 3/23/2009 | NPR Podcast: Intervening with Teen Drinking - Listen in to NPR's "on air" segments on teen drinking |
| 3/20/2009 | SAMHSA Q & A Audio Conference: Grant Opportunities To Fund Services in Supportive Housing - March 24, 2009 - A free Web-based conference call on the recent SAMHSA request for applications |
| 3/19/2009 | State-Specific Prevalence and Trends in Adult Cigarette Smoking - Article from the Center for Disease Control |
| 3/13/2009 | Evaluating the Healthy People 2020 Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Agenda project - DHH Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Request for Proposals |
| 3/13/2009 | New International Programme in Addiction Studies - International Programme in Addiction Studies, jointly operated by Virginia Commonwealth University, King's College London and the University of Adelaide |
| 3/11/2009 | White House Announces New Director of ONDCP - President Obama will nominate Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske as the new Director of the ONDCP |
| 3/9/2009 | New Website from NIAAA: Rethinking Drinking - A new website from NIAAA that offers tools to assess and change risky drinking habits |
| 3/3/2009 | Tune in to the 2009 Road to Recovery Kickoff Show - The First Webcast of the 2009 Road to Recovery Season |
| 1/16/2009 | Join Together and CASA to Merge - Join Together and CASA to Merge, Rosenbloom to be President and CEO, Califano Continues as Chairman |
| 1/5/2009 | SAMHSA's Science and Service Awards - 2009 Science and Service Awards Will Honor Implementation of Evidence-Based Mental Health and Substance Abuse Interventions |
| 12/10/2008 | Call for Papers: 6th Annual Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse - Proposals are currently being accepted for workshops and poster presentations for the 6th Annual Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse |
| 11/10/2008 | Suboxone Treatment Improves Outcomes for Opioid-Addicted Young Adults - Extended Suboxone Treatment Substantially Improves Outcomes for Opioid-Addicted Young Adults Preferable to Detox and Standard Counseling Alone |
| 11/10/2008 | NIDA's Frontiers in Addiction Research - Mini Convention - The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, will convene a one-day mini-convention at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. |
| 11/10/2008 - 11/16/2008 | 73rd Anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous - Alcoholics Anonymous Celebrates 73 Years of Aiding Recovery |
| 10/31/2008 | CSAT Travel Awards - CPDD is holding is 71st Annual Scientific Meeting, June 20-25, 2009 in Reno/Sparks |
| 10/28/2008 | $74 Million Awarded by SAMHSA to Tribal Programs - $74 Million Awarded to Tribal Programs Promoting Mental Health, Preventing and Treating Substance Abuse, and Supporting Recovery |
| 10/27/2008 | Redesigned SAMHDA Web Site - SAMHDA announces the launch of newly designed Web site. |
| 10/17/2008 | New Web Site for NAADAC - NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals has updated their web site. |
| 10/14/2008 | SAMHSA Awards $20.8 Million in Grants - SAMHSA Awards $20.8 Million in Grants to Meet Substance Abuse Treatment Needs in Communities |
| 10/7/2008 | Free Continuing Education Activity from Join Togethter - Join Together is offering a new free continuing education activity for addiction counselors. |
| 10/7/2008 | National Poll Reveals Public Attitudes on Substance Abuse, Treatment and the Prospects of Recovery - SAMHSA News Release on New Survey |
| 10/7/2008 | SAMHSA Awards Almost $27 Million to States for Youth Suicide Prevention and Early Intervention Programs - SAMHSA awards 18 grants totaling almost $27 million to support state suicide prevention efforts. |
| 10/7/2008 | APIS Announces Update of Alcohol Policy Information - The Alcohol Policy Information System (APIS) announces its latest update of state-by-state alcohol policies. |
| 9/26/2008 | $66 Million in SBIRT Grants Awarded - SAMHSA Awards $66 Million for Programs Teaching Early Intervention Techniques to Use with Patients at Risk for Substance Abuse |
| 9/25/2008 | Updated, User Friendy Version of Healthfinder Website from DHH - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a more user-friendly version of healthfinder.gov |
| 9/23/2008 | A&E Launches 'The Recovery Project' - Building on 'Intervention,' A&E Launches 'The Recovery Project' |
| 9/22/2008 | DrugPubs: New NIDA Research Dissemination Center - NIDA's New Research Dissemination Center Begins Operating 9/22/08 |
| 9/19/2008 | Director OF THE NIAAA Steps Down - Dr. Ting-Kai Li will step down from his post at the NIAAA |
| 9/19/2008 | NIATx Announces Professional Development and Training Opportunities - The NIATx Executive Leadership Academy and the Communities of Commitment |
| 9/17/2008 | ASAM 40th Annual Medical-Scientific Conference-Call for Abstracts - American Society of Addiction Medicine 40th Annual Medical-Scientific Conference Call for Abstracts, Coursed & Wworkshops are Being Accepted Through October 17, 2008 |
| 9/10/2008 | More Americans Than Ever Turn to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network Hotline - The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is meeting an urgent public health need and provides a trusted source of help for those who desperately need it. |
| 9/9/2008 | ONDCP Announces New Materials for Communities - The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign is making materials available to remind teens and parents that drugs harm academic achievement and performance in school. |
| 9/9/2008 | CDC Report: Alcohol-Attributable Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost Among American Indians and Alaska Natives - Center for Disease Control Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - Alcohol-Attributable Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost Among American Indians and Alaska Natives - United States, 2001-2005 |
| 9/9/2008 | SAMHSA Accepting Applications for Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant Program - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is soliciting applications for cooperative agreements to implement SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework. |
| 8/6/2008 | Study: Number One Reason Teens Use Drugs is to Cope with School Pressure - National Research: 73 Percent of Teens Report Number One Reason for Using Drugs is to Cope with School Pressure, Yet Only 7 Percent of Parents Believe Teens Might Use Drugs To Deal With Stress. |
| 7/28/2008 | Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline - Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline Provides Vital Help to More Than 55,000 Callers in Its First Year |
| 7/28/2008 | U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Lauches "My Victory" Campaign Ahead of Olympics - U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) Lauches "My Victory" Campaign Ahead of the 2008 Olympic Games |
| 7/25/2008 | Updated "Innovations in Effective Compassion" Website - Visit the newly-updated Faith-Based and Community Initiative "Innovations in Effective Compassion" Website |
| 7/24/2008 | Teleconference: "Mental Health & Women in the Military: Promoting Social Acceptance and Inclusion" - SAMHSA's Resource Center to Promote Acceptance,Dignity and Social Inclusion Associated withMental Health (ADS Center) - Upcoming Teleconference |
| 7/23/2008 - 8/10/2008 | SAMHSA Administrator Resigns to Take Iraq Post - Terry Cline, PhD, the current administrator of SAMHSA, resigns to take new post in Iraq |
| 7/22/2008 | NEW! Homelessness Resource Center Web site - SAMHSA's new Homelessness Resource Center (HRC) Web site launched this week. |
| 7/22/2008 | WEBCAST: "Real People, Real Recovery: Effectively Delivering Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care" - This July Webcast will examine some recovery oriented services and explore ways to increase awareness and better deliver these services to those who need them. |
| 7/17/2008 | Report: "Prevention for a Healthier America: Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities - Trust for America's Health says "Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities" |
| 7/17/2008 | Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) report on Discharges from Substance Treatment Services - SAMHSA Releases Latest TEDS Report on Discharges from Substance Abuse Treatment Services |
| 7/15/2008 | Systems Biology: The Solution to Understanding Alcohol-Induced Disorders? - NIAAA Alcohol Alert # 75: Systems Biology |
| 7/15/2008 | Alcohol Research: A Lifetime Perspective - NIAAA Alcohol Alert # 74: Alcohol Research: A Lifetime Perspective |
| 7/9/2008 | New Report from CASA just released: "You've Got Drugs!". - New CASA report finds most web sites selling prescription opiods, stimulants and depressants require no prescription. |
| 7/7/2008 | Many Hospital Patients Have Addictive Disorders |
| 7/2/2008 | ODPHP Announces Completely Redesigned healthfinder.gov - Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services annouces redesigned healthfinder.gov beta site. |
| 7/1/2008 | Broad Differences in Alcohol, Tobacco and Illegal Drug Use Across Countries - The World Health Organization research consortium found that the U.S. had among the highest lifetime rates of tobacco and alcohol use. |
| 7/1/2008 | PDFA Joins Pharmaceutical Company to Warn Against Prescription Drug Abuse - PDFA has joined with the Abbott pharmaceutical firm to sponsor a new campaign against teen prescription drug misuse. |
| 6/25/2008 | First 'Voice of the Recovery Community' Award Reception - First-ever Joel Hernandez Voice of the Recovery Community Award reception honoring Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). |
| 6/24/2008 | Audioconference Series Exploring Recovery-Based Care for Addiction - This web-assisted audioconference will provide an overview of a recovery-based care approach. |
| 6/23/2008 | NIAAA Publishes Guidelines on Physician Alcohol Interventions - Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much: A Clinician's Guide |
| 6/20/2008 | RWJF Community Health Leaders Program - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Ladder to Leadership: Developing the Next Generation of Community Health Leaders |
| 6/18/2008 | CASA releases marijuana report - CASA has just released a new report on marijuana use |
| 6/17/2008 | Early drinking may raise risk of alcoholism - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who start drinking as teenagers may be more vulnerable to becoming alcohol-dependent, a new study suggests. |
| 6/17/2008 | Funding Opportunity - Economics of Treatment and Prevention Services for Drug & Alcohol Abuse |
| 6/17/2008 | NIDA Research Focuses on Addiction and Exercise - NIDA is funding research into the role that physical activity can play in prevention |
| 6/6/2008 | NASADAD Accepting Applications for 2008 Exemplary Awards - The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) is now accepting applications for the 2008 National Exemplary Award for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Programs, Practices, and Policies. |
| 5/30/2008 | New Toolkit from CADCA now available - New Toolkit to Help Emergency Department Professionals Provide Alcohol Screening |
| 5/30/2008 | PBS's "In the Mix: - Alcohol: What You Don't Know" - PBS to air show for teens on the hard facts of drinking. |
| 5/27/2008 | World Health Organization approves new anti-alcohol strategy - World Health Organization members on Thursday approved plans for a new strategy to curb the harmful effects of alcohol. |
| 5/23/2008 | United Way's Health Focus to Include Binge Drinking, Drug Use - The United Way will focus its grantmaking over the next decade on the root causes underlying the nation's health, educational, and financial problems. |
| 5/23/2008 | Online Tool Provides Easy Access to the Latest Health Policy Facts - "QuickTakes" and "Kaiser Slides" – two new tools providing direct access to facts, data and slides about the nation's health care system |
| 5/22/2008 | Evaluating Quality Improvement Training Programs - Evidence for Improvement: Evaluating Quality Improvement Training Programs (Robert Woods Johnson Foundation) |
| 5/21/2008 | First-Ever Substance Abuse Epidemiological Profile - Marshall Islands Produces First-Ever Substance Abuse Epidemiological Profile |
| 5/21/2008 | Campaign for Mental Health Recovery State Implementation Grants - Request for Applications - SAMHSA, CMHR and ADS Center is accepting applications for Campaign for Mental Health Recovery (CMHR) State Implementation Grants |
| 5/21/2008 | First National Campaign Targeting Methamphetamine Abuse in Indian Country - ONDCP along with partners launch a radio-print Meth Campaign for Native Communities |
| 5/19/2008 | AETC Network News - AIDS Education & Training Centers Network News - Spring 2008 |
| 5/16/2008 | The NIDA Science Fair Award for Addiction Science - NIDA and Scholastic team up to co-sponsor an award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). |
| 5/13/2008 | Five National Awards for 'Choose Life or Choose Meth' Educational Video - Award winning 'Choose Life or Choose Meth' Video |
| 5/12/2008 | Computers may aid drug abuse treatment - People in treatment may be more likely to succeed with the help of computer-based behavioral therapy |
| 5/6/2008 | SAMHSA News Release - Frances M. Harding selected as director of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) |
| 5/1/2008 - 5/31/2008 | Mental Health Month - May is Mental Health Month! |
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