National Household Survey on Drug Abuse
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse

Author: Angela Brittingham

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-12

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0788174193

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Presents results from the 1996 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, including a comprehensive description of the NHSDA methodology and reporting of findings. Survey results address trends in drug use, 1979 to 1996; marijuana; cocaine; inhalants, hallucinogens, and heroin; nonmedical use of psychotherapeutic drugs; alcohol; cigarettes and smokeless tobacco; problems associated with marijuana, cocaine, alcohol, and cigarettes; drug use patterns; mental health problems and syndromes; and more. Includes sample answer sheets from the 1996 survey. Over 100 tables.

Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Author: Jeremy Aldworth

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2009-12

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1437916112

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Presents info. from the 2007 Nat. Survey on Drug Use and Health; this survey was formerly called the Nat. Household Survey on Drug Abuse. This survey is the primary source of info. on the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products by the civilian, non-institutionalized population of the U.S. aged 12 years old or older. The survey interviews approx. 67,500 persons each year. This initial report on the 2007 data presents nat. estimates of rates of use, numbers of users, and other measures related to illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco products. Measures related to mental health problems also are included. A major focus of this report is a comparison of substance use prevalence estimates between 2006 and 2007. Trends since 2002 also are discussed.

Drugs and Society
Drugs and Society

Author: Glen Hanson

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9780763756420

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The Tenth Edition of Drugs and Society clearly illustrates the impact of drug use and abuse on the lives of ordinary people and provides students with a realistic perspective of drug-related problems in our society. Written in an objective and user-friendly manner, this best-selling text continues to captivate students by incorporating personal drug use and abuse experiences and perspectives throughout. Statistics and chapter content have been revised to include the latest information on current topics.