Why does SAMHSA collect TEDS?

Section 505(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC §290aa–4) directs the Administrator of SAMHSA to collect data on public and private behavioral health treatment programs and individuals seeking treatment through such programs. In addition, states receiving federal funds through the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Services Block Grant (SUPTRS BG) are required to report TEDS for all substance use treatment episodes paid for by the SUPTRS BG.