Estimating the Flow of Methamphetamine and Other Synthetic Drugs from Quebec, Canada, 1999-2009 (ICPSR 35295)
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In this study, researchers used capture-recapture sampling and multiple data sources to gauge the impact of drug trafficking in Quebec, Canada on the United States drug market. The main analyses were based on arrest data that were obtained for Quebec. In addition, analysis of the chemical composition and price assessments of the Quebec synthetic drugs was done.
The study includes one SPSS data file (Quebec Arrest Data (Synthetic Drugs Cases, September 2014; n=20261)-ICPSR.sav ; n=20,261 ; 13 variables) and one Excel data file (Chemical composition of seized synthetic drugs.xls ; n=365 ; 14 variables).
Spatial analyses of border seizure data was performed by the researchers, but these data are not available at this time. The data used for these analyses concerned synthetic drug seizures at Canadian borders from 2007 to 2012. The dataset was provided by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). For each seizure, the specific border crossing where the seizure was made was provided, as well as the value of the seizure (except for precursors), the country of origin and the type of drug seized. The types of drugs were classified into five types: (1) Precursors, (2) MDMA, (3) Amphetamine, (4) Methamphetamine and (5) Others. Most of the seizures (86.6 percent) were classified in this last category. The country of origin of the seizure was also provided.
Gender, Mental Illness, and Crime in the United States, 2004 (ICPSR 27521)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1979 (ICPSR 6843)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1982 (ICPSR 6845)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1985 (ICPSR 6844)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1988 (ICPSR 9522)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1990 (ICPSR 9833)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1991 (ICPSR 6128)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1992 (ICPSR 6887)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1993 (ICPSR 6852)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1994 (ICPSR 6949)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1995 (ICPSR 6950)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1996 (ICPSR 2391)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1997 (ICPSR 2755)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1998 (ICPSR 2934)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1999 (ICPSR 3239)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 2000 (ICPSR 3262)
National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 2001 (ICPSR 3580)
National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 (ICPSR 3903)
National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 (ICPSR 4138)
National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004 (ICPSR 4373)
National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 (ICPSR 4596)
National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 (ICPSR 21240)
National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2007 (ICPSR 23782)
National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2008 (ICPSR 26701)
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) series (formerly titled National Household Survey on Drug Abuse) primarily measures the prevalence and correlates of drug use in the United States. Detailed NSDUH 2008 documentation is available from SAMHSA. The surveys are designed to provide quarterly, as well as annual, estimates. Information is provided on the use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco among members of United States households aged 12 and older. Questions included age at first use as well as lifetime, annual, and past-month usage for the following drug classes: marijuana, cocaine (and crack), hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, alcohol, tobacco, and nonmedical use of prescription drugs, including pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. The survey covered substance abuse treatment history and perceived need for treatment, and included questions from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) of Mental Disorders that allow diagnostic criteria to be applied. The survey included questions concerning treatment for both substance abuse and mental health related disorders. Respondents were also asked about personal and family income sources and amounts, health care access and coverage, illegal activities and arrest record, problems resulting from the use of drugs, and needle-sharing. Questions introduced in previous administrations were retained in the 2008 survey, including questions asked only of respondents aged 12 to 17. These "youth experiences" items covered a variety of topics, such as neighborhood environment, illegal activities, drug use by friends, social support, extracurricular activities, exposure to substance abuse prevention and education programs, and perceived adult attitudes toward drug use and activities such as school work. Several measures focused on prevention-related themes in this section. Also retained were questions on mental health and access to care, perceived risk of using drugs, perceived availability of drugs, driving and personal behavior, and cigar smoking. Questions on the tobacco brand used most often were introduced with the 1999 survey. For this 2008 survey, Adult mental health questions were added to measure symptoms of psychological distress in the worst period of distress that a person experienced in the past 30 days and suicidal ideation. A split-sample design also was included to administer separate sets of questions to assess impairment due to mental health problems. Background information includes gender, race, age, ethnicity, marital status, educational level, job status, veteran status, and current household composition.