Targeted Reports
Targeted Reports present concise analyses of data collected by DAWN, which captures data on emergency department (ED) visits related to recent substance use and misuse directly from the electronic health records of participating hospitals. The reports cover emerging trends, specific drug-related issues, and demographic insights. Reports are updated regularly to provide timely information to public health professionals, policymakers, and the public.
Publication Date:
4/23/2025
Collection Date:
2020
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2024
This Network Watch presents street names that appeared in DAWN data for the first time during the first quarter of 2025, identifies common slang terms reported at ED visits by hospital regions, and highlights emerging challenges.
Publication Date:
11/6/2024
Collection Date:
2023
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2024
This Network Watch presents street names that appeared in DAWN data for the first time from January 2023 through August 2024.
Publication Date:
3/18/2024
Collection Date:
2021
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2023
Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN): ED Visits Involving Alcohol Short Report presents the following data from January 2021-September 2023 (1) national estimates and characteristics of alcohol-related ED visits (2) demographics of alcohol-related ED visits (3) percent of ED visits related to alcohol and at least one other substance.
Publication Date:
9/12/2023
Collection Date:
2021
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2023
Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN): Drug-Related ED Visits Involving Suicide Attempts Short Report presents (1) national estimates and characteristics of drug-related ED visits involving suicide attempts and (2) the top substance involved in suicide attempts.
Last Updated: 3/27/2025