The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) is an annual survey that assesses drug and alcohol use, mental health and other health concerns. It has been conducted every 2-3 years between 1971-1990, and annually since 1990. Approximately 70,000 US citizens over age 12 participate each year.
Study design: Cross-sectional nationally representative design
Data collection methods: In-person interviewing
Measures of depression: Kessler-6 scale; WHODAS scale; Past year suicidal ideation; Past year major depressive episode
Other measures: Drug use (Tobacco, Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine, Pain Relievers, Tranquilizers, Stimulants, Sedatives, Other Drugs); Anxiety; Impact of mental health on daily activities; General Health (Pregnancy, Height/Weight, Hospital Usage, Diabetes, Respiratory Disease, Liver Disease, Hepatitis, Kidney disease, Asthma, HIV/AIDS, Cancer, Hypertension); Social Environment (Illegal Activities; Religious Affiliation); Parenting Views/Experiences; Alcohol Consumption; Emerging Health Issues (Recovery from alcohol; drug use or mental health issues)
Notable publications using this data:
- G. Carra et al: Untreated depression and non-medical use of prescription pain relievers: findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2008-2014
- M.J. Edlund: Opioid abuse and depression in adolescents: Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health
- R. Mojtabi et al: Comparing barriers to mental health treatment and substance use disorder treatment among individuals with comorbid major depression and substance use disorders
- G. Carra et al: Untreated depression and non-medical use of prescription pain relievers: findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health 2008-2014
- M.J. Edlund: Opioid abuse and depression in adolescents: Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health
- R. Mojtabi et al: Comparing barriers to mental health treatment and substance use disorder treatment among individuals with comorbid major depression and substance use disorders