Surgeon General’s First Report on Addiction

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The first-ever Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health reviews what we know about substance misuse and how you can use that knowledge to address substance misuse and related consequences. Read the executive summary.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

The last chapter of the Report presents a vision for the future, five general messages, their implications for policy and practice, and recommendations for specific stakeholder groups. Read the vision for the future.

KEY FINDINGS

Key information and findings related to substance use, misuse, and substance use disorders are detailed by chapter. Learn more about key findings.

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

Supplementary materials are available that outline the Report’s key messages, highlight its findings and recommendations for specific audiences, and help you spread the word to others. Check out the supplementary materials.

Source: Surgeon General