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DAWN
Also written as: DAWN — Drug Abuse Warning Network
Drug Abuse Warning Network, a surveillance system that monitors drug-related emergency department visits and deaths.
Full Definition
The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) is a public health surveillance system administered by SAMHSA that collects data on drug-related emergency department visits and drug-related deaths. DAWN provides valuable epidemiological data about substance use patterns, emerging drug threats, and trends in drug-related morbidity and mortality. The system helps identify geographic variations in drug problems and supports evidence-based policy decisions in psychiatric epidemiology research.
Usage
Usage note: Always spell out on first use in documents.
In Context
- "The DAWN report indicated a 15% increase in methamphetamine-related emergency visits." — epidemiological surveillance report
- "Researchers used DAWN data to examine temporal trends in opioid overdoses." — research methodology section
Also known as
Drug Abuse Warning Network
Don't confuse with
SAMHSA
NSDUH