Description

For sample persons ages 18-44, COKAGE1ST reports the respondent's age, in years, the first time she or he used cocaine, or if she/he has "never used cocaine, not even once".
This variable is part of a series of questions on drug and alcohol use. Respondents filled this survey supplement out themselves because of the potentially personal nature of the questions included in the supplement. The interviewer was available to provide assistance if requested. The supplement includes detailed questions about cocaine (COKABUSEYR) and marijuana (MJABUSEYR), and general questions about use of hallucinogens, inhalants, heroin, painkillers, sedatives, stimulants, and tranquilizers.

Comparability

This variable has no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1991

Weights

• 1991 : SUPP2WT