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National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS), 1997-2011

Published by Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ) | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | Catalog Last Checked: September 28, 2026 at 08:26 PM
The National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS) is an annual census of facilities providing substance abuse treatment, conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). It is designed to collect data on the location, characteristics, and use of alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities and services throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and other U.S. jurisdictions. This N-SSATS dataset is for the years 1997-2011.

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inventoried 2026-09-27
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title National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS), 1997-2011

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