Data Cart

Your data extract

0 variables
0 samples
View Cart
OPIOIDFREQ
How often used prescription opioids during the past 3 months
Return to Medication variables list

Codes and Frequencies



Can't find the category you are looking for? Try the Detailed codes

Description

For sample adults who reported taking a prescription medication in the past 12 months and also have taken any opioids prescribed by a doctor in the past 3 months for chronic pain (OPIOIDCPAIN), OPIOIDFREQ reports how often the sample person took a prescription opioid during the past 3 months.

For more information on variables related to prescription opioid use, please see OPIOIDYR.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

  • 2019-2020: Sample adults age 18+ who reported taking any prescription medication in the past 12 months and who have also taken any opioids prescribed by a doctor in the past 3 months for chronic pain.

Availability

  • 2019-2020

Weights