Admissions Data State by State Show Dramatic Shifts
Study Provides Insight into Regional Nature of Substance Abuse
The overall rate of admissions to
substance abuse treatment across the
Nation remained stable between 1998
and 2008. By region, however, a new
SAMHSA study shows striking changes
and variations in admission rates.
For example, the rate of admissions for
alcohol as the primary drug has declined
by 15 percent nationally. In contrast,
admission rates for alcohol in West North
Central states (IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE,
and SD) remained the same.
“This study provides insight into the
regional nature of substance abuse,” said
SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde,
J.D. “By analyzing the shifting trends in
the reasons for admission to treatment,
policy makers, public health experts, and
behavioral health service providers can
better direct limited resources in their
states and local communities.”
State Admissions to Substance
Abuse Treatment Services: TEDS
1998–2008 is a study based on data from
SAMHSA’s Treatment Episode Data Set
(TEDS). TEDS is a reporting system
involving treatment facilities nationwide.
Developed as part of SAMHSA’s Strategic
Initiative on Data, Outcomes, and
Quality, the study represents an effort
to inform policy makers and service
providers on the nature and scope of
behavioral health issues.
The study provides detailed charts and
tables showing the admission rates for a
wide variety of substances for each state,
the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico
for each year over the course of this 11-year
period. A few highlights of specific drug
data by region are included in this article.
For the complete study, visit SAMHSA’s
website.
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