Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Coverage of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the Nexus archive.
- When is a mental health crisis too severe for telehealth? Warning signs families shouldn't ignore
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial drew attention to psychiatric care received via telehealth, noting that nearly half of American adults with serious mental illness receive such treatment according to SAMHSA. Experts warn that while virtual therapy provides better access, it has limitations for severe conditions because physical signs or acute instability may not be obvious over a screen, requiring clinicians to consider an in-person assessment.
- America hits major marijuana milestone as daily weed use surpasses daily drinking
Marijuana has surpassed alcohol and cigarettes as the most commonly used daily drug in the U.S., with 21.4 million daily or near-daily users according to the 2025 SAMHSA survey. Daily use increased by 21% from 2022 to 2025, driven mainly by adults over 26, while experts express concerns about rising THC content and self-medication trends.