The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) series

(formerly titled National Household Survey on Drug Abuse) primarily

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 included 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

pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. The survey

covered substance abuse treatment history and perceived need for

treatment, and included questions from the Diagnostic and Statistical

Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders that allow diagnostic criteria to be

applied. The survey included questions concerning treatment for both

substance abuse and mental health related disorders. Respondents were

also asked about personal and family income sources and amounts,

health care access and coverage, illegal activities and arrest record,

problems resulting from the use of drugs, and needle-sharing.

Questions introduced in previous administrations were retained in the

2006 survey, including questions asked only of respondents aged 12 to

17. These "youth experiences" items covered a variety of topics, such

as neighborhood environment, illegal activities, 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. Several measures

focused on prevention-related themes in this section. Also retained

were questions on mental health and access to care, perceived risk of

using drugs, perceived availability of drugs, driving and personal

behavior, and cigar smoking. Questions on the tobacco brand used most

often were introduced with the 1999 survey. Background information

includes gender, race, age, ethnicity, marital status, educational

level, job status, veteran status, and current household composition.This study has 1 Data Set.