NCJ Number
159307
Date Published
1993
Length
125 pages
Annotation
This report presents statistical tables and an explanation of the methodology used to measure the prevalence of the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco among the United States civilian, noninstitutionalized population ages 12 and over in 1992.
Abstract
The survey is based on a national probability sample of dwelling units in the United States. Trained interviewers conducted interviews; self-administered answer sheets and other procedures were used to assure participants that all responses to sensitive questions would be kept confidential and anonymous. The tables present statistics for all drug use and for the use of particular drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, crack, inhalants, hallucinogens, prescription drugs, stimulants, sedatives, tranquilizers, analgesics, alcohol, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, PCP, heroin, anabolic steroids, and injected drugs. Data are provided by region, age, sex, race, and frequency. Tables