BRIEF8.C Perceived COVID-19 effect on access to substance use treatment among all adolescents ages 12–17 and among those who reported substance use in the past year by typeof COVID-19 effect reported, October–December 2020
BRIEF8.C Excel Table
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| Perceived effect on substance use treatment and medical care | Total population | Adolescents reporting past-year alcohol or illicit drug use |
|---|---|---|
| Substance use treatment | ||
| Appointments moved from in-person to telehealth | 5.7 | 9.0 |
| Delays or cancellations in appointments | 6.8 | 12.0 |
| Delays in getting prescriptions | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Unable to access needed care, resulting in moderate to severe impact on health | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| NOTE: Respondents who reported that the respective question did not apply to them were classified as not having experienced that effect. Respondents with unknown information on their perception of the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on their access to substance use treatment were excluded. | ||
| SOURCE: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Survey on Drug Use and Health. | ||