Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008

SAMHSA Data Strategy
eNewsletter - April 1, 2008

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Data Strategy for fiscal year 2007 through fiscal year 2011 for the first time includes collecting data on individuals in recovery.

By the end of fiscal year 2011, SAMHSA’s milestones include “to use or obtain data on persons in recovery from substance abuse and/or mental illness and services they need as well as the services they use.” Faces & Voices of Recovery advocated for the inclusion of recovery information in SAMHSA’s Data Strategy and in 2005, met with SAMHSA officials and recovery researchers to discuss the need for this critical information.

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