Published: September 2023

This fact sheet for teens provides facts about alcohol. It describes short- and long-term effects and helps dispel common myths. It also can be used by prevention professionals, educators, health care providers, and others who come in contact with teens on a regular basis.

Published: June 2023

This data visualization illustrates heavy alcohol use and binge drinking statistics amongst college age youth to inform colleges and communities.

Published: June 2023

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

Published: March 2023

Read key findings from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) on substance use, mental health, and treatment. Metrics in the report cover the civilian, noninstitutionalized US population ages 12 and older. Estimates are presented by age group and by race/ethnicity for selected measures. Unlike other NSDUH Annual National Reports, the 2021 report has no discussion of trends over time, because changes in survey methodology mean the indicators are not comparable to past NSDUH estimates.

Published: August 2022

The Mental Health Awareness Training (MHAT) advisory will promote implementation of MHATs by targeting the workplace more broadly, from traditional settings to places in the community people go all the time.

Published: July 2022

This data visualization illustrates the steady decline of alcohol use amongst adolescents, informing parents/guardians and communities that taking action against underage drinking is effective.

Published: April 2022

This document provides an overview of essential information necessary for understanding mental health and substance use disorder parity and how to implement and comply with federal parity laws. This guide applies to parity laws in employer-sponsored health plans and group and individual insurance.

Published: April 2022

There are protections in federal law, collectively known as “parity,” which are designed to ensure that certain types of health plans cover mental and substance use disorders no less generously than they cover other health issues. This resource can guide you to helpful materials and places.

Published: April 2022

This brochure gives an overview of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. It lists some of the common limits placed on mental health and substance use disorder benefits and services.

Published: October 2021

A “Talk. They Hear You.” guide on student assistance resources available for school leaders and administrators and tips on how they can use these resources in their schools.