Overview
Dataset Summary
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) is a nationally representative annual survey that provides detailed information on tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use in the United States.
NSDUH includes data on substance use patterns, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, perceptions of risk, protective factors (e.g., emotional distress, social support), and receipt of treatment or recovery support services. The survey is widely used to monitor national trends in substance use and behavioral health.
Caveats
- Cross-sectional design limits causal inference.
- Data are self-reported and may be subject to recall or social desirability bias.
- Excludes certain populations (e.g., institutionalized individuals, active-duty military).
- Complex survey design requires appropriate weighting for nationally representative estimates.
- Data are limited to a single calendar year.
Examples of Outcomes Examined
- Prevalence of opioid use disorder
- Receipt of substance use disorder treatment
- Trends in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use
- Co-occurring mental health conditions
- Perceived risk and protective factors related to substance use
Topic
Population Health, Social Determinants of Health, Substance Use & Behavior
Resource Type
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