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NSDUH: Combined Public-use File (2021-2023)

Published by Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ) | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | Catalog Last Checked: September 28, 2026 at 08:26 PM
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) annual survey dataset providing nationally representative data on substance use, mental health, and treatment among the U.S. civilian, noninstitutionalized population aged 12 and older. The series supports trend analyses, behavioral health research, and evidence-based policy and program planning. This NSDUH dataset’s time period covers the years 2021-2023.

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