TEDS
Pronunciation: TEDZ
Also written as: TEDS — Treatment Episode Data Set
Treatment Episode Data Set, a SAMHSA database tracking substance abuse treatment admissions in the US.
Full Definition
The Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) is a national database maintained by SAMHSA that compiles information on admissions to substance abuse treatment facilities receiving public funding in the United States. TEDS collects demographic, substance use, and treatment-related data for each treatment episode, providing insights into patterns of substance abuse and treatment utilization. The database includes information on primary and secondary substances of abuse, route of administration, frequency of use, treatment modality, and patient characteristics. TEDS data are widely used in psychiatric epidemiology research to examine trends in substance use disorders, treatment access patterns, and the intersection of mental health and substance abuse services. The dataset covers approximately 2 million treatment admissions annually.
Usage
Usage note: Emphasize that TEDS only covers publicly funded treatment facilities, not private or self-pay admissions.
In Context
- "TEDS data revealed a significant increase in opioid-related treatment admissions over the past decade." — Trend analysis
- "Researchers used TEDS to examine geographic variations in substance abuse treatment patterns." — Health services research