Table 1. Summary of Survey Data Available to Monitor Cannabis Use Patterns, Perceptions, and Methods of Consumption.
| Data name | Source | Population included | Age range, y | Individuals, No. | Years (frequency) | Access (cost) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National data with MA indicator | ||||||
| BRFSS | CDC | Civilian, noninstitutionalized US residents | ≥18 | 400 000/y | 1984-2017 (annually) | Public use (free) |
| NHANES | CDC | Civilian, noninstitutionalized US residents | All | 5000/y | 1999-2016 (annually, with 2 y panels) | Public use (free)a |
| NSDUH | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | Civilian, noninstitutionalized US residents | ≥12 | 65 000/y | 1971-2017 (annually) | Public use (free)a |
| YRBSS | CDC | Middle and high school studentsd | 11-18 | 15 000/y | 1990-2017 (odd-numbered years) | Public use (free)b |
| MA-only data | ||||||
| MA BRFSS | CDC and MA DPH | Civilian, noninstitutionalized MA residents | ≥18 | 7000/y | 1984-2017 (annually) | Limited use (free)c |
| MA Marijuana Baseline Health Study | MA DPH | Noninstitutionalized MA residents | ≥18 | 3000 | 2017 (one time) | No information available |
| MYHS | MA DPH and DESE | MA middle and high school students | 11-18 | 5500/y | 2007-2017 (odd numbered years) | Limited use (free)c |
| MYRBS | MA DESE and CDC | MA high school students | 13-18 | 3300/y | 2007-2017 (odd numbered years) | Limited use (free)c |
Abbreviations: BRFSS, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; DESE, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; DPH, Department of Public Health; MA, Massachusetts; MYHS, Massachusetts Youth Health Survey; MYRBS, Massachusetts Youth Risk Behavior Survey; NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; NSDUH, National Survey on Drug Use and Health; YRBSS, National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey.
Limited use at Research Data Center required for state indicators and drug use questions for children.
State level data are available directly from the CDC in 37 states; 10 states require obtaining data directly from state agencies conducting the survey through a variety of application processes.
Requires application process.
Only includes students in MA high schools.