Prevention research has illustrated the importance of using data to guide efforts in making a positive change. This assessment process involves the gathering and examination of data related to substance use and related consequences, community climate, environment and infrastructure/resources.
Based on the assessment of need, resources and readiness, we are able to pinpoint what the problems are in our state and community and identify prevention priorities on which to focus our efforts.
Underage Drinking in North Dakota (2016)
Non-Medical Use of Prescription Drugs in North Dakota (2016)
Youth Marijuana Use in North Dakota (2016)
Tobacco Product Use in North Dakota (2016)
North Dakota Alcohol and Crime – Underage Youth (2015)
North Dakota Alcohol and Crime – Adults (2015)
Substance Use and Mental Illness – in North Dakota Adults (2015)
Underage Drinking in North Dakota (2013)
Adult Binge Drinking: a Culture of Drinking and Driving (2013)
These North Dakota Data Booklets tell the story of substance use and behavioral health in the state. The data paint a picture that can help guide prevention efforts.
Substance Use in North Dakota
Behavioral Health in North Dakota 2021
Substance Use in North Dakota 2019
Substance Use in North Dakota PowerPoint 2019
Substance Use in North Dakota2017
Substance Use in North Dakota2013
Substance Use in North Dakota2009-2011
ND Cares
ND Cares Military Data BookFall 2018
ND Cares Military Data Book 2017-2018
ND Cares Military Data Book 2014-2015
The state epidemiological profiles are created to serve as a reference document for state and community prevention practitioners, summarizing the available state-level data regarding alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse.
2020 ND Epidemiological Profile
2018 ND Epidemiological Profile
2016 ND Epidemiological Profile
2016 ND Mini Epidemiological Profile - Binge Drinking
2016 ND Mini Epidemiological Profile - Underage Drinking
2015 ND Epidemiological Profile
2012 ND Epidemiological Profile
2010 ND Epidemiological Profile
2009 ND Epidemiological Profile
The Community Readiness Model is an evidence-based method for assessing the level of readiness of a community to develop and implement prevention programming.
State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroups (SEOWs) are groups of data experts and prevention stakeholders responsible for bringing data on substance abuse and related behavioral problems to the forefront of the prevention planning process.
The mission of the North Dakota SEOW is to identify, analyze and communicate key substance abuse and related behavioral health data to guide programs, policies and practices.
ND's SEOW has built a broad representation of diverse partners and continues to provide leadership in identifying data needs. See partner representation below:
Boys & Girls Club of the Three Affiliated Tribes
Center for Rural Health, University of North Dakota
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Department of Public Instruction
Highway Patrol
Information Technology Department
Mental Health America of North Dakota
North Dakota State University
NDSU Extension
North Dakota Students Against Destructive Decisions
North Dakota University System
Office of the Attorney General
Office of the State Tax Commissioner
Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, Turtle Mountain Community College
Wyoming Survey & Analysis Center, University of Wyoming
The North Dakota Department of Human Services' Behavioral Health Division initiated the SEOW network in 2006. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the primary federal funder for state-level substance abuse prevention infrastructures.