Substance Use Information | Vermont Department of Health

Substance Use Information | Vermont Department of Health
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Substance Use Information
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Alcohol
Cannabis
Heroin and Other Opioids
Stimulants
Alcohol & other drug use in Vermont
Vermont has some of the highest rates of substance use in the country.
Learn about alcohol, cannabis, opioids, stimulants and other drugs; what data tell us about substance use in Vermont; and about how these substances affect the health and wellness of Vermonters.
Important Links
Alcohol & Drug Use Data
Vermont Tobacco Resources
Youth Tobacco Cessation
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA)
Contact Us
Substance Use Programs (DSU)
Vermont Department of Health
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8340
802-651-1550
[email protected]
Stimulants
Stimulants like cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription stimulants can be addictive and dangerous.
Heroin and Other Opioids
Vermonters aged 18-25 have among the highest heroin use rates in the country. Most people...
Cannabis
Vermonters have higher cannabis use rates than the country overall. Early and continuous use of...
Alcohol
Vermonters have higher drinking rates than the country overall. People who begin drinking before age...
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Last Updated:
April 1, 2026