National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1985

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, tobacco, and nonmedical use of
prescription drugs 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: cannabis,
cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, alcohol, tobacco,
nonmedical use of prescription drugs including psychotherapeutics, and
polysubstance use. Respondents were also asked about health
conditions, substance abuse treatment history, problems resulting from
their use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, their perceptions of the
risks involved, and personal and family income sources and
amounts. Demographic data include gender, race, age, ethnicity,
marital status, motor vehicle use, educational level, job status,
income level, veteran status, past and current household composition,
and population density.