#  National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 

The data provide estimates of substance use and mental illness at the national, state, and substate levels. NSDUH data also help to identify the extent of substance use and mental illness among different subgroups, estimate trends over time, and determine the need for treatment services.

## Data Source

-  DAWN Drug Abuse Warning Network    -  2024 DAWN Releases  
  -  2022 DAWN Releases  
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  -  Legacy DAWN (1992-2011)    -  2024 DAWN Releases  
  -  2022 DAWN Releases  
  -  2021 DAWN Releases  
  -  Legacy DAWN (1992-2011) 
-  MH-CLD Mental Health Client-Level Data 
-  N-MHSS National Mental Health Services Survey 
-  N-SSATS National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services 
-  N-SUMHSS National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey    -  2022 N-SUMHSS Releases  
  -  2021 N-SUMHSS Releases    -  2022 N-SUMHSS Releases  
  -  2021 N-SUMHSS Releases 
-  NSDUH National Survey on Drug Use and Health    -  NSDUH FAQ  
  -  NSDUH National Releases       -  2022 NSDUH Releases  
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    -  2014 NSDUH Releases      -  2022 NSDUH Releases  
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    -  2014 NSDUH Releases 
  -  NSDUH State Reports       -  2021-2022  
    -  2019-2020  
    -  2018-2019  
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    -  2016-2017  
    -  2015-2016  
    -  2014-2015  
    -  2013-2014  
    -  2002-2014 Marijuana Trends      -  2021-2022  
    -  2019-2020  
    -  2018-2019  
    -  2017-2018  
    -  2016-2017  
    -  2015-2016  
    -  2014-2015  
    -  2013-2014  
    -  2002-2014 Marijuana Trends 
  -  NSDUH Substate Reports       -  2018-2020  
    -  2016-2018  
    -  2014-2016  
    -  2012-2014      -  2018-2020  
    -  2016-2018  
    -  2014-2016  
    -  2012-2014    -  NSDUH FAQ  
  -  NSDUH National Releases         -  2022 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2021 NSDUH Releases  
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    -  2014 NSDUH Releases      -  2022 NSDUH Releases  
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    -  2014 NSDUH Releases 
  -  NSDUH State Reports         -  2021-2022  
    -  2019-2020  
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    -  2002-2014 Marijuana Trends      -  2021-2022  
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    -  2002-2014 Marijuana Trends 
  -  NSDUH Substate Reports         -  2018-2020  
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    -  2012-2014      -  2018-2020  
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    -  2014-2016  
    -  2012-2014 
-  RDC Research Data Center 
-  SAMHDA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive 
-  TEDS Treatment Episode Data Set 
-  URS Uniform Reporting System 

-  DAWN Drug Abuse Warning Network      -  2024 DAWN Releases  
  -  2022 DAWN Releases  
  -  2021 DAWN Releases  
  -  Legacy DAWN (1992-2011)    -  2024 DAWN Releases  
  -  2022 DAWN Releases  
  -  2021 DAWN Releases  
  -  Legacy DAWN (1992-2011) 
-  MH-CLD Mental Health Client-Level Data 
-  N-MHSS National Mental Health Services Survey 
-  N-SSATS National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services 
-  N-SUMHSS National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey      -  2022 N-SUMHSS Releases  
  -  2021 N-SUMHSS Releases    -  2022 N-SUMHSS Releases  
  -  2021 N-SUMHSS Releases 
-  NSDUH National Survey on Drug Use and Health      -  NSDUH FAQ  
  -  NSDUH National Releases       -  2022 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2021 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2020 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2019 NSDUH Releases  
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    -  2014 NSDUH Releases      -  2022 NSDUH Releases  
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    -  2015 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2014 NSDUH Releases 
  -  NSDUH State Reports       -  2021-2022  
    -  2019-2020  
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    -  2002-2014 Marijuana Trends      -  2021-2022  
    -  2019-2020  
    -  2018-2019  
    -  2017-2018  
    -  2016-2017  
    -  2015-2016  
    -  2014-2015  
    -  2013-2014  
    -  2002-2014 Marijuana Trends 
  -  NSDUH Substate Reports       -  2018-2020  
    -  2016-2018  
    -  2014-2016  
    -  2012-2014      -  2018-2020  
    -  2016-2018  
    -  2014-2016  
    -  2012-2014    -  NSDUH FAQ  
  -  NSDUH National Releases         -  2022 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2021 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2020 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2019 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2018 NSDUH Releases  
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    -  2014 NSDUH Releases      -  2022 NSDUH Releases  
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    -  2015 NSDUH Releases  
    -  2014 NSDUH Releases 
  -  NSDUH State Reports         -  2021-2022  
    -  2019-2020  
    -  2018-2019  
    -  2017-2018  
    -  2016-2017  
    -  2015-2016  
    -  2014-2015  
    -  2013-2014  
    -  2002-2014 Marijuana Trends      -  2021-2022  
    -  2019-2020  
    -  2018-2019  
    -  2017-2018  
    -  2016-2017  
    -  2015-2016  
    -  2014-2015  
    -  2013-2014  
    -  2002-2014 Marijuana Trends 
  -  NSDUH Substate Reports         -  2018-2020  
    -  2016-2018  
    -  2014-2016  
    -  2012-2014      -  2018-2020  
    -  2016-2018  
    -  2014-2016  
    -  2012-2014 
-  RDC Research Data Center 
-  SAMHDA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive 
-  TEDS Treatment Episode Data Set 
-  URS Uniform Reporting System 

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), conducted annually by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides nationally representative data on the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; substance use disorders; mental health issues; and receipt of substance use and mental health treatment among the civilian, noninstitutionalized population aged 12 or older in the United States. NSDUH estimates allow researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and the general public to better understand and improve the nation’s behavioral health.

## Where Does Data Come From

Prior to 2020, NSDUH conducted face-to-face household interviews. Starting in 2020, NSDUH conducted both face-to-face household interviews and web-based interviews. NSDUH is representative of persons aged 12 and older in the civilian noninstitutionalized population of the United States and in each state and the District of Columbia. The survey covers residents of households (including those living in houses, townhouses, apartments, and condominiums), persons in noninstitutional group quarters (including those in shelters, boarding houses, college dormitories, migratory work camps, and halfway houses), and civilians living on military bases. Persons excluded from the survey include individuals experiencing homelessness who do not use shelters, active military personnel, and residents of institutional group quarters such as jails, nursing homes, mental institutions, and long-term care hospitals.

##  History 

The Federal Government has conducted the survey since 1971. Over the years, the survey has undergone a series of changes. In 1999, the sample design expanded to include all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and the survey shifted from paper-and-pencil data collection to computer-assisted interviewing (CAI). With CAI, staff administer most questions with audio computer-assisted self-interviewing. This provides a confidential way to answer questions and encourages honest responses.

In 2002, the name of the survey changed from the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse to NSDUH. The survey also began including a $30 incentive for respondents.  Changes were also made to the NSDUH sampling design and the questionnaire in 2014 and 2015, respectively.   In 2020, NSDUH began including web-based interviews in addition to traditional in-person household interviews.

## Special Reports and Spotlights

Short Report2021 NSDUH Data Brief: Gender Differences In Past Year Mental Health Among Young Adults
Explore gender differences among young adults for: any mental illness, serious mental illness, major depressive episodes, mental health treatment, and...
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2021-2022 Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Behavioral Health

Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior in 33 Metropolitan Statistical Areas Update:  2013 to 2015

Suicidality and Death by Suicide Among Middle-aged Adults in the United States

Children Living with Parents Who Have a Substance Use Disorder

Substance Use among 12th Grade Aged Youths, by Dropout Status

View All Special Reports & Spotlights

## Reports

### Annual Detailed Tables

**Description:**
These tables provide estimates, including by demographic, geographic, and socioeconomic groups.

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### Key Findings Report

**Description:**
Annual reports are produced every year, presenting information from a single data source

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### Methodology

**Description:**
The Methodological Resource Book (MRB) is intended to serve as documentation of survey materials and methodology associated with the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The MRB documents detail the data collection and processing methods used and may include documentation on sampling, estimation, imputation, weighting, field interview protocols, and computer-assisted interviewing (CAI) questionnaire and screening questionnaires.

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### State Level Estimates

**Description:**
These reports present data on a single state or territory, and they may be released as a stand-alone publication or a recurring report.

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### Substate Level Estimates

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These reports present data on a single region (i.e. not a state or metro area), and they may be released as a stand-alone publication or a recurring report.

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## Public Use Files

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#### Dataset Documentation

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In-Person Questionnaire (PDF)

Questionnaire Showcards (PDF)

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## State & Substate Estimates

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Small Area Estimates displays the prevalence of mental health or substance use issues within a geographic area. Use this tool to compare between areas, look at how the outcome has changed over time, or compare the data to related issues.

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