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Table of Contents

1. Highlights
2. Introduction
   Summary of NHSDA Methodology
   Revised NHSDA Methodology in 1994 and 1995
   Adjustment of 1979-1993 NHSDA Estimates
   Format of Report and Explanation of Tables
   Other NHSDA Reports
   
3. Any Illicit Drug Use
4. Marijuana and Hashish Use
5. Cocaine Use
6. Other Illicit Drug Use
7. Alcohol Use
8. Tobacco Use
9. Trends in Initiation of Use
10. Women of Childbearing Age
11. Discussion of Results

Appendices:
Appendix 1: Description of the Survey
Appendix 2: Limitations of the Data
Appendix 3: Other Sources of Data
Appendix 4: References
Appendix 5: Detailed Tables

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This report was prepared by Joseph Gfroerer of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies (SAMHSA/OAS). Significant contributions were also made by Doug Wright and Joseph Gustin. Maria Rivero and Tina Cottone assisted in preparing tables and formatting the report. Data collection, processing, and table production were done under contract by the Research Triangle Institute.

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