Research Guides: Social Work: Government Info

U.S. Census and Statistics

Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
Revived in 2013 by ProQuest, this database provides a compilation of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations.

American Community Survey :: U.S. Census Bureau
Includes state-level demographic and statistical data

HeinOnline: Federal Statutes
Contains the statutory code for the United States of America, as enacted by the United States Congress.
HeinOnline: State Statutes
State Statutes: A Historical Archive includes superseded state statutes for all fifty states. Search the statutes by state, date, description and text.

Nebraska Blue Book This link opens in a new window
See pg. 499 of the 2016-17 Blue Book (under Full Blue Book) for info about Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services.
Nebraska Databook This link opens in a new window
See the “Health and Welfare” section for county-level statistics

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
See “Rules and Regulations” for laws and policies pertaining to DHHS

Nebraska Legislature - Nebraska State Laws This link opens in a new window
Search or browse the Nebraska Revised Statutes, State Constitution, and State Uniform Commercial Code.
Nebraska Rules and Regulations This link opens in a new window
Search or browse the Nebraska Rules and Regulations.

ChildWelfare.gov
ChildWelfare.gov - State Statutes Search
Search the laws of all 50 states pertaining to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption
ChildWelfare.gov - Federal Laws
Publications and resources on Federal laws and policies related to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption.
Child Welfare / Foster Care Statistics :: ChildWelfare.gov
Child Welfare Outcomes - State Data Pages :: HHS.gov
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
State-by-state information on high school and middle school students' reported behaviors related to smoking, alcohol and drug use, sexual activity, diet and exercise.

DEA: Definitions of Controlled Substance Schedules
DEA: Drug Scheduling
Find lists of controlled substances, including other/street names, and their DEA "schedule" of classification.
DEA: Drug Fact Sheets
Review the DEA's Drug Fact Sheets to learn more about illegal and legal drugs and their physiological effects.
DrugAbuse.gov
Information about illegal drugs, abuse and treatment. See the lists of Commonly Abused Drugs as well as Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs for street names, DEA scheduling, methods of administration, and health effects.
DrugAbuse.gov: Trends & Statistics
Find statistics on drug usage and treatment within the U.S.
National Drug Threat Assessment 2020
Includes some pricing data for marijuana and methamphetamines.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
NOTE: See this 2013 issue of Alcohol Research: Current Reviews about "Measuring the Burden—Alcohol’s Evolving Impact on Individuals, Families, and Society"
World Drug Report
Includes data on pricing, production and usage of narcotics worldwide, as compiled by the United Nations.