CDC&P: MMWR Vol. 66 / No. SS-19

MMWR Surveillance Summaries Vol. 66, No. SS-19 October 20, 2017   PDF   In this report Illicit Drug Use, Illicit Drug Use Disorders, and Drug Overdose Deaths in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas — United States Karin A. Mack, PhD; Christopher M. Jones, PharmD; Michael F. Ballesteros, PhD. This report examines trends in drug use, drug use disorders, and overdose deaths in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas of the United States through analyses of 2003–2014 National Survey of Drug Use and Health data and 1999–2015 National Vital Statistics System Mortality data. Public health professionals and clinicians can use these findings to identify specific subgroups and rural/urban groups in need of targeted interventions. MMWR Masthead Stay up-to-date with the "voice of CDC" by downloading the MMWR Express app for fast access to MMWR: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/mmwr_mobileapps.html.   Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC has reached over 1.4 million subscribers. Thank you for your support.                This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • 1600 Clifton Rd • Atlanta, GA 30333 • 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)