
The only evaluation of drug use in the US is a critical tool to fight the opioid epidemic
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On April 1, the US government suddenly established 17 people from all countries, the only national survey of substances use and mental health. More than half a century of drugs and health surveys (NSDUH) has continued throughout the US, helping doctors, researchers and policies. His future is doubtful, because it is not clear who – if anyone will take the task.