Substance Use and Abuse

NCHS Data Query System Topics
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At a glance

  • The National Center for Health Statistics Data Query System features estimates about use and abuse of substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.
  • The estimates are based on data from the National Health Interview Survey and the Monitoring the Future study.
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Current cigarette smoking

Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for many chronic conditions, including coronary heart disease, stroke, emphysema, and cancer.

Current cigarette smoking

Get statistics from the NCHS Data Query System.

Sources

The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.

Preliminary Data

DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.

Current electronic cigarette or vaping product use

Electronic cigarettes, or vapes, produce an aerosol users inhale and exhale.

Current electronic cigarette or vaping product use

Get statistics from the NCHS Data Query System.

Sources

The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) provides DQS with data about this topic from household interviews.

Preliminary Data

DQS includes final data from NHIS. More recent preliminary data for this topic are available through the NHIS Early Release Program.

Substance use among students

Substance use refers to the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and other substances that can cause dependence or harm.

Substance use among students

Sources

Health, United States publishes data from the Monitoring the Future study.

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National Center for Health Statistics
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Published: June 25, 2025
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