#59 9-6-02 ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY BY SAMHSA

ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY FINDS MILLIONS OF AMERICANS IN DENIAL ABOUT DRUG ABUSE

The 2001 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse provides a more accurate
and comprehensive one-year snapshot of the problem of drug abuse in America
than previously available. The survey indicated that the number of
Americans who could benefit from drug treatment was significantly larger
than previously understood. It also indicated that too many American drug
users-more than 4.6 million-who meet the criteria for needing treatment do
not recognize that they have a problem. The survey also included for the
first time questions about mental illness.

HHS released the annual survey of approximately 70,000 people aged 12 and
older today as part of the kick-off for the 13th annual National Drug and
Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month observance. It is important to note that
because of the year-to-year variations in Household Survey data, conclusions
about trends are best made by looking at estimates from three or more years.
The Household Survey is conducted by HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA).

The complete news release can be viewed at the SAMHSA website under the
first item, HHS NEWS RELEASE.

http://www.samhsa.gov/news/nhsda_frame.html


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