Substance Use Programs

What We Do

Prevent and eliminate the
problems caused by alcohol and drug misuse.

Who We Serve

We serve all Vermonters: prevention services to those of all ages, intervention services to those misusing substances, treatment services to those with substance use disorders, and recovery services to any Vermonter needing support to sustain healthy behaviors.

How We Impact

Alcohol & Drug Use Programs:

Improve access to prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services to address substance use in Vermont.
Increase understanding of substance use disorders.
Employ evidence-based practices and strategies.
Fund services, provide technical assistance and encourage collaboration in communities.

Contact the Division of Substance Use by calling 802-651-1550 or Email AHS.VDHADAP@vermont.gov For more information visit our webpage at https://www.healthvermont.gov/alcohol-drugs

Measures

AHS

School Screenings: Are we referring students who may have a substance use problem to community resources? Measured as percent of students at funded schools who screen positive for possible substance use disorders who are referred for a substance abuse assessment.

2023

64%

90%

Substance Use

Treatment Initiation: Are youth and adults who need help starting treatment? Measured as percent of adolescent and adult Medicaid recipients with a new episode of alcohol or other drug dependence who initiate treatment through an inpatient alcohol or drug admission, outpatient visit, intensive outpatient encounter or partial hospitalization within 14 days of the diagnosis.

2023

43%

50%

AHS

Treatment Engagement: Are youth and adults who start treatment sticking with it? Measured as percent of outpatient and intensive outpatient clients with 2 or more substance abuse services within 34 days of treatment initiation.

2023

21%

28%

Substance Use

Access to MOUD: Are adults seeking help for opioid addiction receiving treatment? Measured as the number of people receiving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder per 10,000 Vermonters age 18-64.

Q1 2024

226

240

Substance Use

System Capacity: Number of people treated through the ASAM Guided, DSU Preferred Provider system.

Q4 2023

5,176

7,350

Substance Use

Discharge Reason: Percent of people giving treatment completion or transfer as the reason for ending treatment.

Q1 2024

52%

50%

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