National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1995

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, anabolic steroids, nonmedical use
of prescription drugs including psychotherapeutics, and polysubstance
use. Respondents were also asked about substance abuse treatment
history, illegal activities, problems resulting from use of drugs,
perceptions of the risks involved, 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 [ICPSR 6949]), were retained in
this administration of the survey. Demographic data include gender,
race, age, ethnicity, marital status, motor vehicle use, educational
level, job status, income level, veteran status, and past and current
household composition.