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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The federal source for data on mental health and substance use.

What

What

SAMHSA

does

SAMHSA runs the national survey on drug use and mental health and sets standards for behavioral health care.

Where the structure falls short

Its behavioral health data isn't timely or connected to overdose and treatment data, and its survey's continuity and independence are at risk.

What the blueprint recommends

Move the drug use survey into AHRQ

Move the National Survey on Drug Use and Health into the reauthorized AHRQ, with statistical-confidentiality protections attached.