The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) celebrated the kick-off of its 23
rd annual Recovery Month initiative today and released the results of the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The results reveal a reduction in the non-medical use of prescription drugs among Americans aged 18-25 and a rise in heroin use for persons aged 12 and older. Marijuana use also continues to rise. Learn more about the
2011 NSDUH results and about
SAMHSA’s Recovery Month.