What substances are collected by TEDS?
TEDS allows up to three substances to be listed on the admission record: primary, secondary, and tertiary. These represent the substances that led to the treatment episode; however, they do not necessarily account for all drugs used at the time of admission. TEDS collects data for the following substances along with the route of administration, frequency of use, age at first use, and detailed drug code: Alcohol, Cocaine, Marijuana/Hashish, Heroin, Non-Prescription Methadone, Other Opiates and Synthetics, PCP, Other Hallucinogens, Methamphetamine, Other Amphetamines, Other Stimulants, Benzodiazepines, Other non-Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers, Barbiturates, Other non-Barbiturate Sedatives or Hypnotics, Inhalants, Over-the-Counter drugs, and Other drugs.