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Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health - Executive Summary

Publication Date: 2016
File: 2016_Surgeon_Generals_Report_-_Executive_Summary.pdf
Abstract:
This is the executive summary for the report, Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. It includes the table of contents, a full summary of the report, a vision for the future, key findings, and supplementary materials. Read the full report.
Tag(s):
alcohol and substance abuse, best practices, binge drinking, data and research, health, prevention, strategies
Author(s):
U.S. Surgeon General, Office of the Surgeon General

Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health

Publication Date: 2016
File: Facing_Addiction_in_America_-_Surgeon_Generals_Report.pdf
Abstract:
In 2015, over 27 million people in the United States reported current use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs, and over 66 million people (nearly a quarter of the adult and adolescent population) reported binge drinking in the past month. Alcohol and drug misuse and related disorders are major public health challenges that are taking an enormous toll on individuals, families, and… (read more)
Tag(s):
alcohol and substance abuse, best practices, binge drinking, data and research, health, prevention, strategies
Author(s):
U.S. Surgeon General, Office of the Surgeon General

2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action

Publication Date: 2012
File: National_Strategy_Suicide_Prevention.pdf
Abstract:
The 2012 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (the National Strategy) is the result of a joint effort by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General and the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The National Strategy is a call to action that is intended to guide suicide prevention actions in the United States over the next decade. It outlines four strategic directions with 13 goals and… (read more)
Tag(s):
mental health, prevention, strategies, suicide
Author(s):
U.S. Surgeon General, Office of the Surgeon General, National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention