National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1999 : Summary of Finding

The first release of info. from the 1999 Nat. Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHDSA). Provides nat. estimates of rates of use, number of users, & other measures related to use of illicit drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, & other forms of tobacco by the population, ages 12 years & older. Includes nat. estimates of trends in the initiation of substance use, as well as the extent of both drug dependence & drug treatment. For the first time ever, the report provides estimates of illicit drug, alcohol, & cigarette use by age group that can be compared across States & D.C. These new data can help inform policymakers at the Federal, State & local levels about the unique prevention & treatment needs of States.Chavez, Nelba R. is the author of 'National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1999 : Summary of Finding', published 2001 under ISBN 9780756711856 and ISBN 0756711851.