Conducted annually, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides nationally representative data on the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; substance use disorders; mental health issues; and receipt of substance use and mental health treatment among the civilian, noninstitutionalized population aged 12 or older in the United States.
Overall Highlights: https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/reports/rpt42731/2022-nsduh-main-highlights.pdf
Companion Infographic: https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2022-nsduh-infographic
Detailed Tables: https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2022-nsduh-detailed-tables
Prevention Bottom Line
Millions of US adolescents vape nicotine, binge drink alcohol, use marijuana, and have serious thoughts of suicide. Together, these and other NSDUH data indicate that American youth continue to be at significant risk for multiple substance use and mental health problems and in serious need of effective prevention programs and services.