TEDS
Also written as: TEDS — Treatment Episode Data Set
National data system collecting information on admissions and discharges from substance abuse treatment facilities.
Full Definition
Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) is a compilation of data on admissions and discharges from facilities that receive public funding for substance abuse treatment. Maintained by SAMHSA, TEDS collects demographic information, substance use patterns, treatment history, and discharge status for each treatment episode. The system provides national, state, and local-level data used for policy development, resource allocation, and program planning. TEDS data helps track trends in substance use, treatment utilization, and outcomes across different populations and geographic areas.
Usage
Usage note: TEDS is always capitalized; specify admission vs. discharge data when relevant.
In Context
- "TEDS data showed a 15% increase in methamphetamine-related treatment admissions." — Epidemiological report
- "The facility submits TEDS reports quarterly to the state substance abuse agency." — Data reporting requirements