Substance Abuse Therapy Admissions
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has issued the completed version of its latest Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS), which provides information on substance abuse treatment admissions from state-licensed facilities. To order a free copy of “Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) 1996–2006: National Admissions to Substance Abuse Treatment Services,” call 877-726-4727, or access a pdf at
http://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/teds06/teds2k6aweb508.pdf
Helping Young Offenders
The Young Offender Reentry Progam aims to teach young offenders how to stop the cycle of crime and recidivism, get treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues, and become active in their communities. The program is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. To view an article about the program in SAMHSA News, visit
www.samhsa.gov/samhsa_news/VolumeXVI_3/article1.htm
Long-Lived Families Sought for Study
The Long Life Family Study is looking for families with two or more healthy brothers and sisters who have lived to old age and who reside within a 2- to 3-hour drive of Pittsburgh, Boston, or New York City. Trained clinical staff will interview participants in their communities and conduct some physical assessments to find clues to the secrets of healthy longevity. The study is supported by the National Institute on Aging. For more information, visit
Mental Health Service Use in Kids
A new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration gives the statistics on mental health service use among youths aged 12 to 17 years for 2005 and 2006. An average of 13.3% of the U.S. population in this age range received mental health care during the study period. To read the full report visit
http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/Prevline/pdfs/NSDUH08-0925/MHS_Use_Aged12-17_4p.pdf
Out-of-Home Youth Services
A new report, “Out-of-Home Services for Emotional or Behavioral Problems Among Youths Aged 12 to 17: 2002 to 2006,” indicates that 2.6% of this population in the U.S. received such care during the survey period, and that the length of inpatient hospital stays has fallen dramatically. To view a PDF of the report, visit
http://download.ncadi.samhsa.gov/prevline/pdfs/NSDUH08-0918.pdf
Improved Health Site
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a more accessible version of
Campus Suicide Prevention
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is accepting applications for Campus Suicide Prevention grants in 2009. The due date for applications is Nov. 25, 2008, and 21 expected grant winners will receive up to $100,000 each per year, for up to 3 years. For more information about the grants, visit
www.samhsa.gov/grants/2009/sm_09_001.aspx
Additional Vyvanse Dosages
The prodrug stimulant Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) is now available in three additional dosage strengths, bringing the total number of dosages to six: 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, and 70 mg. Vyvanse, which received FDA approval in 2007 for the treatment of ADHD in children, has recently been approved to treat ADHD in adults. Full prescribing information is available at