Our young people also are dealing with mental health challenges, including serious mental illness & serious emotional disturbance. They need to feel free and safe to discuss with parents, guardians what they’re feeling. #TalkItOut

#Relapse is frequently a challenge associated with substance use disorders. To find hotline and provider information should relapse occur, read our "Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders.” bit.ly/2EIJb9l

The holiday season affords us extra occasions to check in on loved ones. If you have a loved one who is struggling with #depression or another stressor, take the time to talk it out with them. They might even benefit from #counseling. Find help at findtreatment.samhsa.gov.

If you need help with a substance use disorder, visit findtreatment.samhsa.gov.

The holiday season can be stressful and lonely for some. If you’re dealing with #HolidayBlues, don’t be afraid to reach out to talk to someone. And, if #hope seems hard to find, please call 800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. You have somewhere to turn.

If you know you need help kicking an opioid use disorder, start #2019 off right by finding help. Get treatment options near you by calling 800-662-HELP or by visiting findtreatment.samhsa.gov. #YouCanMakeIt #HappyNewYear

Keeping #NewYearsResolutions can be tricky, if you don’t have the right support around to help you succeed. Check w/treatment providers to see if they will incorporate your loved ones. Read our tips, “Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders.” bit.ly/2EIJb9l

Parents, if you’re concerned that your child is being bullied, we have apps to help you with this and other topics. And they’re free to download. store.samhsa.gov/apps.

Treatment professionals, please refer to our Treatment Improvement Protocol 48 (#TIP48) to help treat your clients who have symptoms of depression and substance use conditions. Integrate depression treatment into early drug treatment. Read more at bit.ly/2Po8SSF

If you are misusing an #opioid just to keep from getting sick from drug #withdrawal, it’s time to break the cycle of dependence. Read our “Finding Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders” for hotline and provider information. bit.ly/2EIJb9l

The CDC data on the number of our loved ones who have died by #suicide present us with a chance to explore the implications for our society and to better understand how government can help people at risk. My latest blog on this at bit.ly/2CSXWDF.

I’m excited to address 2,500 prevention professionals with Alex Azar at the 15th annual SAMHSA #PreventionDay later today. #InspiringAction #ChangingLives

Just discussed the state of science around marijuana in young adults and pregnant woman. DYK: In children and young adults, Marijuana has been shown to impede brain development and reduce lifelong academic achievement. Alex Azar President Donald J. Trump Assistant Secretary for Health SAMHSA

I’m happy to speak with mental disorder- and substance use disorder-treating practitioners this afternoon about the importance of addressing these health conditions. Effective treatments work. Find help at findtreatment.samhsa.gov. #NatCon19

I’ll be speaking at the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit later this afternoon on the latest opioid-related data, as well as on federal efforts to address and to reverse the crisis. As always, people can find treatment options at findtreatment.samhsa.gov.

This morning, I am attending @HHSgov Annual Tribal Budget Consultation, to engage with tribal leaders about their priorities, and to discuss how such @SAMHSAgov resources as our TIP 61 can lead to higher-quality treatment within their communities. bit.ly/2OZifVu

This morning, I spoke at the Smart Approaches to Marijuana #SAMSummit2019, discussing data and health risks associated with #marijuana use.

The opioids crisis would change greatly if even half of the clinicians trained to treat people would practice to their waiver caps. As a clinician, I understand the pressures, but it’s time to step up. @SAMHSAgov will help you. Read my new blog: bit.ly/2GBYG1u.