National Survey on Drug Use and Health

8 FAQ Page https://nsduhweb.rti.org/ No. Restricted data is only available to those directly involved with the NSDUH; however, most of the data is available within the public use data. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) (formerly, National Household Survey of Drug Abuse) is an annual national survey that provides information on prevalence and correlates of drug use within the United States. The NSDUH measures illicit drug use, alcohol, and tobacco, and contains questions on age of first use, lifetime use, past year use, and past month use of marijuana, cocaine (and crack), hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, alcohol, tobacco, and nonmedical or prescription drugs among respondents aged 12 and older. The study also covers substance abuse treatment, mental health issues, health access, police contact, and problems as a result of substance use. In 2002, the NSDUH introduced questions on "youth experiences" that cover topics such as neighborhood environment, illegal activities, gang involvement, drug use by friends, social support, extracurricular activities, exposure to substance abuse prevention and education programs, and perceived adult attitudes toward drug use and activities such as school work. (Summary provided--in part--by the Office of Applied Studies via ICPSR).