The following reports, graphics, and tables compare drug use across Sentinel Community Sites (SCSs), focusing on indicators of core drug use, consequences of drug use, and the availability of emerging drugs.
- National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS) Sentinel Community Site Cross-Site Comparison Graphics 2016
By Drug
Alcohol
Marijuana
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana
Cocaine
Heroin
Methamphetamine
Ecstasy
Prescription Drugs
Injection Drug Use
By Data Source
National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)
Youth Risk Behavior Suvey (YRBS)
Treatment Admissions*
National Vital Statistics System-Mortality (NVSS-M)
National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS)
*Data on treatment admissions were provided to the NDEWS Coordinating Center by the SCE for each NDEWS SCS. The definitions of the types of treatment programs, admissions, and substance categories may vary across jurisdictions. Site-specific definition of terms, catchment area, and sources of the local treatment data are available here.
By Domain
Substance Use
Substance Use Disorders and Treatment
Consequences of Substance Use
Law Enforcement Drug Seizures
