An analysis of the 2022 DAWN data presents nationally representative weighted estimates of all drug-related emergency department (ED) visits, nationally representative weighted estimates of the top substances involved in drug-related ED visits, including rates by race and ethnicity; nationally representative weighted estimates of opioid- related ED visits by type of opioid, drugs involved in polysubstance ED visits, and the identification of newly mentioned drugs in 2022.

This fact sheet is written specifically for preteens and teens. It compares the myths with the facts about alcohol use among youth and the effects of alcohol use. This fact sheet can help parents and prevention professionals start conversations about underage drinking and alcohol misuse.

This Spanish language data visualization illustrates the correlation between alcohol use and other substance use to inform parents/guardians and communities

This fact sheet provides data about trending alcohol use among girls and young women.

This Spanish language data visualization illustrates the drinking habits of adolescents to inform parents/guardians and communities.

This 18x24 inch poster helps publicize youth suicide warning signs and provides access to a life-saving resource; the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This poster is designed to be placed in school counseling offices, clinics, pediatrician offices, and other settings relevant to families.

This report provides behavioral health professionals, researchers, policymakers and other audiences with a comprehensive research overview and accurate information about effective and ineffective therapeutic practices related to youth of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity.

An analysis of final 2021 DAWN data presents: (1) nationally representative weighted estimates, including percent and unadjusted rates per 100,000, for all drug-related emergency department (ED) visits, (2) nationally representative weighted estimates for the top five drugs in drug-related ED visits, (3) the assessment of monthly trends and drugs involved in polysubstance ED visits in a subset of sentinel hospitals, and (4) the identification of drugs new to DAWN’s Drug Reference Vocabulary.

Community engagement is often cited as a tool to improve the health of the community and its members. This guide will review evidence related to leveraging community engagement to support the implementation and scale-up of evidence-based programs and policies.

The National Guidelines for Child and Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Care offers best practices, implementation strategies, and practical guidance for the design and development of services that meet the needs of children, youth, and their families experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Additional technical guidance is provided in a companion report produced by SAMHSA in conjunction with the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors, A Safe Place to Be: Crisis Stabilization Services and Other Supports for Children and Youth.