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National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)

State Data Tables and Reports from the 2016-2017 NSDUH

Find reports, tables, and maps for U.S. states based on small area estimation of the 2016-2017 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Estimates are available in a variety of formats. 

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Overview of Indicators in the Tables

The indicators listed below provide a quick overview of the topics, and measures included in the state data tables.

Use this list to confirm if the data aligns with your research needs.

Indicators presented in the tables

Drug use and Perceived Risk

  1. Illicit Drug Use in the Past Month
  2. Marijuana Use in the Past Year
  3. Marijuana Use in the Past Month
  4. Perceptions of Great Risk from Smoking Marijuana Once a Month
  5. First Use of Marijuana in the Past Year (among those at risk for initiation)
  6. Illicit Drug Use Other than Marijuana in the Past Month
  7. Cocaine Use in the Past Year
  8. Perceptions of Great Risk from using Cocaine Once a Month
  9. Heroin Use in the Past Year
  10. Perceptions of Great Risk from Trying Heroin Once or Twice
  11. Methamphetamine Use in the Past Year
  12. Prescription Pain Reliever Misuse in the Past Year

Alcohol

  1. Alcohol Use in the Past Month
  2. Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month
  3. Perceptions of Great Risk from Having Five or More Drinks of an Alcoholic Beverage Once or Twice a Week
  4. Alcohol Use and Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month (among people aged 12 to 20)

Tobacco

  1. Tobacco Product Use in the Past Month
  2. Cigarette Use in the Past Month
  3. Perceptions of Great Risk from Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes per Day

Substance Use Disorders in the Past Year

  1. Illicit Drug Use Disorder
  2. Pain Reliever Use Disorder
  3. Alcohol Use Disorder
  4. Substance Use Disorder

Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year

  1. Needing But Not Receiving Treatment at a Specialty Facility for Illicit Drug Use
  2. Needing But Not Receiving Treatment at a Specialty Facility for Alcohol Use
  3. Needing But Not Receiving Treatment at a Specialty Facility for Substance Use

Mental Illness in the Past Year

  1. Serious Mental Illness
  2. Any Mental Illness
  3. Received Mental Health Services
  4. Had Serious Thoughts of Suicide
  5. Major Depressive Episode

NSDUH State Result Data Tables

The 2016-2017 NSDUH state data tables provide estimates for measures of substance use and mental health by age group across 31 tables. The estimates are based on a small area estimation (SAE) methodology, in which state-level NSDUH survey data of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population aged 12 or older are combined with multiple sources of local data. The age groups available are 12 or older, 12 to 17, 18 or older, 18 to 25, and 26 or older, as well as 12 to 20 for some alcohol measures.

The 2016-2017 NSDUH State-Specific Tables provide the measures grouped by state, rather than by measure and age group. 

Comparisons for NSDUH State Prevalence Estimates

Comparison tables allow users to determine if apparent differences across time and geography are statistically significant.  

A report on recent changes compares 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 percentage estimates by age group, and also includes p-values. 

NSDUH State Result Maps

The 2016-2017 NSDUH National Maps of Prevalence Estimates by State show the estimates with states sorted into five categories based on the value of the estimate and colored accordingly. Differences in color do not indicate that the estimates are significantly different. A report is also available with more information about the ranges of the categories (quintiles) used for the maps. 

State Methodology Reports

The 2016-2017 NSDUH Guide to State Tables and Summary of Small Area Estimation Methodology Report is a guide on the development and presentation of 2016-2017 state estimates. A summary of the methodology is included as well as sample sizes, response rates, and total population estimates. 

Last Updated: 2/13/2025