Addiction Studies Grants
National Institute on Drug Abuse defines drug addiction as “a complex, and often chronic, brain disease…characterized by drug craving, seeking, and use.” Despite continuing research and work with addiction and addictive behavior, there is still no definitive or easy cure for this disease. For this reason, many grants exist for individuals and organizations seeking to obtain grants to research matters regarding addiction and drug abuse.
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Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
SAMHSA Bulletin
Date: 11/2/2011 10:00 AM
Media Contact: SAMHSA Press Office
Telephone: 240-276-2130
New study shows residential substance abuse treatment programs are operating at 89-percent of capacity
| A new spotlight report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) shows that the vast majority of residential substance abuse treatment programs are operating near full capacity. This report indicates that there is continuing wide spread demand for these services.The residential treatment programs included in the report are those operating outside a hospital setting. Nationwide a total of 110,795 residential beds were designated for this purpose, with more than three quarters (76-percent) in private non-profit facilities. Utilization rates within these facilities varied somewhat among the types of institutions running them – ranging from 96-percent in facilities operated by the federal government to 82-percent operated by Tribal governments.
These figures are based on findings from the 2009 National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS). N-SSATS collects data from all known treatment facilities located around the country. About one third of these facilities provide mental health services while about two thirds provide mental health screenings. This survey was developed by SAMHSA as part of its strategic initiative on data, outcomes, and quality — an effort to create integrated data systems that help inform policy makers and providers on behavioral health issues. SAMHSA is a public health agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities. |
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