Facing Addiction In America: The Surgeon General’s Report On Alcohol, Drugs & Health

On November 17, 2016, the United States Surgeon General issued this comprehensive report finding alcohol and drug misuse and severe substance use disorders, commonly called addiction, to be one of America's most pressing public health concerns. This report provides and in-depth look at the science of substance use disorders and addiction; calls for a cultural shift in the way Americans talk about the issue; and recommends actions to both prevent and treat these conditions, and promote recovery . . .