Samhsa
SAMHSA
SAMHSA (pronounced /ˈsæmsə/), an acronym for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is an agency within the United States Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
Etymology
The term "SAMHSA" is an acronym derived from the full name of the agency, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The agency was established in 1992 by Congress to effectively target substance abuse and mental health services to the people most in need and to translate research in these areas more effectively and rapidly into the general health care system.
Related Terms
- Substance Abuse: The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
- Mental Health: A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- United States Department of Health and Human Services: The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Samhsa
- Wikipedia's article - Samhsa
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