​Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health - 2016

Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health examines substance misuse and substance use disorders from a public health perspective. Published in 2016, it reviews research on the effects of alcohol and drugs on the brain, prevention, treatment, and recovery. The report discusses early intervention, treatment medications, behavioral therapies, and recovery support services. It also examines integrating substance use services into general health care and the roles of families, communities, professionals, and policymakers. The report provides a foundational reference reflecting the evidence, statistics, and policy context available at the time of publication.