Illicit Drug Use among Lifetime Nondrinkers and Lifetime Alcohol Users. The NSDUH Report

摘要

Research has shown an association between illicit drug use and alcohol use in both adolescent and adult populations. However, little is known about the characteristics of persons who use illicit drugs but have never used alcohol. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) asks respondents aged 12 or older to report their use of alcohol and illicit drugs in their lifetime as well as in the past year. NSDUH defines 'any illicit drug' use as including marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), inhalants, hallucinogens, heroin, or prescription-type drugs used nonmedically.