The NSDUH (formerly the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse) is a survey of the civilian, noninstitutionalized population of the United States, age 12 and over. The data are used to estimate the prevalence of cigarette, alcohol and illicit drug use, and abuse of licit drugs. Results are used by SAMHSA, ONDCP, and other Federal agencies and other researchers and organizations to establish policy, direct program activities, and better allocate resources.
Currently there are 80,614 total burden hours in the 2013 OMB inventory. The 2014 NSDUH is requesting 78,317 burden hours. This represents a decrease of 2,297 burden hours. This decrease is due to a program change in the sample design in 2014. The 12- to 17-year-old age group drives the number of SDUs and household screenings needed because the age group is sampled at the highest rate relative to its population. The 2014 NSDUH sample is allocated to age groups such that 25 percent of the sample consists of persons aged 12 to 17. In the 2013 NSDUH sample design, this age group made up 33 percent of the sample. Thus, fewer household screenings are needed to yield the desired sample in 2014 than in 2013.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.