Drug Courts Programs

Substance use poses a significant threat to the well-being of the nation's youth and to the communities in which they live. Approximately 43.7 million people age 12 and older needed substance use treatment in the past year, according to the [2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health](https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2022-12/2021NSDUHFFRHighlights092722.pdf "2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health"). The survey showed 2.2 million adolescents age 12 to 17 had a substance use disorder. Support services and drug courts funded by Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) help youth and families overcome the effects of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Since 2007, OJJDP has provided more than $200.5 million to establish or expand juvenile drug treatment courts, family treatment courts, and Tribal juvenile healing to wellness courts. To enhance program effectiveness, the funds also support research and training and technical assistance.