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.
Two questions about the
use of kratom (a tropical tree, native to Southeast Asia, with
leaves that have psychotropic effects and is generally regarded as
an opioid given its known properties. The two questions on kratom
will allow SAMHSA to estimate the prevalence use of kratom in this
country – an easily accessible, unregulated, opioid-like drug. Not
currently illegal in the United States, kratom is easy to order on
the internet, typically ingested as a leaf, pill or capsule and
contains chemical compounds which interact with opioid receptors in
the brain. Some users of kratom products reported becoming addicted
to the drug.
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.