Substance — Abuse

Reporting should focus on defining the problem through data, identifying risk/protective factors, and monitoring the impact of evidence-based interventions. 4. Key Resources for Data Analysis

Reporting varies depending on whether the intent is to seek help or report illegal activity.

This report outlines current data, methods for reporting activity, and professional guidelines regarding substance use (often preferred over "substance abuse"). substance abuse

Submit tips for manufacturing or trafficking to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) .

National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) : The primary source for national and state-level estimates on behavioral health. Reporting should focus on defining the problem through

Call or text 988 for immediate help with substance-related crises.

Current medical and journalistic standards emphasize reducing stigma by using person-first language. This report outlines current data, methods for reporting

Words like "clean," "junkie," or "fell off the wagon" are discouraged as they imply moral judgment rather than recognizing addiction as a health issue.