This series measures the prevalence and correlates of drug

use in the United States. The surveys are designed to provide

quarterly, as well as annual, estimates. Information is provided on

the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, anabolic steroids, and tobacco

among members of United States households aged 12 and older. Data are

also provided on treatment for drug use and on illegal activities

related to drug use. Questions include age at first use, as well as

lifetime, annual, and past-month usage for the following drug classes:

marijuana, inhalants, cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, alcohol, tobacco,

and nonmedical use of psychotherapeutics. Respondents were also asked

about problems resulting from their use of drugs, alcohol, and

tobacco, their perceptions of the risks involved, insurance coverage,

and personal and family income sources and amounts. Demographic data

include gender, race, ethnicity, educational level, job status, income

level, household composition, and population density.This study has 1 Data Set.

This series measures the prevalence and correlates of drug

use in the United States. The surveys are designed to provide

quarterly, as well as annual, estimates. Information is provided on

the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco among members of United

States households aged 12 and older. Questions include age at first

use as well as lifetime, annual, and past-month usage for the

following drug classes: marijuana, cocaine (and crack), hallucinogens,

heroin, inhalants, alcohol, tobacco, and nonmedical use of

prescription drugs, including psychotherapeutics. Respondents were

also asked about substance abuse treatment history, illegal

activities, problems resulting from the use of drugs, personal and

family income sources and amounts, need for treatment for drug or

alcohol use, criminal record, and needle-sharing. Questions on mental

health and access to care, which were introduced in the 1994-B

questionnaire (see NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY ON DRUG ABUSE, 1994), were retained in this administration of the survey. In

1996, the section on risk/availability of drugs was reintroduced, and

sections on driving behavior and personal behavior were

added. Demographic data include gender, race, age, ethnicity, marital

status, educational level, job status, income level, veteran status,

and current household composition.This study has 1 Data Set.