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Sep 24, 2012, 10:34 ET National survey shows reduction in non-medical prescription drug use among young adults

The number of people aged 18 to 25 who used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes in the past month declined 14 percent -- from 2.0 million in...

Oct 06, 2011, 12:01 ET Mental Illness Rates By State Highlighted in New Report

A new report providing state-by-state analyses of the prevalence of any mental illness including serious mental illness (SMI) reveals significant...

Sep 08, 2011, 12:01 ET SAMHSA Awards Up to $6.4 Million in Grants for Children's Mental Health Systems in American Indian/Alaskan Native Communities

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing seven new grants for a total of up to $6.4 million over up to...

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