Is NSDUH survey legit?
Is NSDUH survey legit?
How do I know this study is legitimate? The NSDUH is an annual study sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. All representatives in the field have a badge and letter authorizing them to help conduct the study, which you may ask to see.
What type of data does the NSDUH provide?
NSDUH data provide the drug prevention, treatment, and research communities with current, relevant information on the status of the nation’s drug usage. To assess and monitor drug and alcohol use, NSDUH strives to: Provide accurate data on the level and patterns of alcohol, tobacco and substance use and misuse.
How is NSDUH collected?
NSDUH collects data using audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI), in which respondents read or listen to the questions on headphones and then enter their answers directly on the NSDUH laptop computer. The NSDUH interview can be completed in English or Spanish, and both versions have the same content.
How long is the NSDUH survey?
about one hour
The interview questions take about one hour to complete. It is recommended to complete the interview in one sitting, to avoid possible loss of responses you provide.
What does NSDUH stand for?
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) measures: use of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
Why did The NSDUH questionnaire change in 2015?
The NSDUH questionnaire underwent a partial redesign in 2015 to improve the quality of the NSDUH data and to address the changing needs of policymakers and researchers with regard to substance use and mental health issues.
Where can I find NSDUH survey data?
This survey can be found under ‘Methodology & Questionnaires’ tab, by clicking on ‘NSDUH Methodological Resource Book (MRB)’. This information can be found on the main NSDUH website under ‘Survey Data’.
What is the national survey on drug use and health?
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides up-to-date information on tobacco, alcohol, and drug use, mental health and other health-related issues in the United States. NSDUH began in 1971 and is conducted every year in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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