Description

For sample persons ages 12-21, SDOTHXLIFE reports how many times the person has used a type of illegal drug not specified elsewhere in the survey, such as LSD, PCP, ecstasy, mushrooms, speed, ice, heroin, or pills without a doctor's prescription.

This variable is part of the 1992 Youth Risk Behavior supplement. The supplement includes questions about injury risks, physical fights, weapons use, cigarette smoking, chewing tobacco, alcohol and illegal drug use, AIDS/HIV education, diet and nutrition, physical activities, staying away from home, and sexual behaviors. For more information or related variables please use the IPUMS NHIS search function or drop-down menus.

Comparability

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

Availability

• 1992

Weights

• 1992 : SUPP2WT