Dataset ID:
au.edu.anu.assda.ddi.01082
Dataset name:
National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 2004
Abstract
This study is the eighth in a series of national household surveys to examine current awareness, attitudes and behaviour related to drugs and drug problems, usage of drugs, and to assess changes in these attitudes and usage over the period 1985-2001. The seven earlier studies are Social Issues in Australia, 1985 (ASSDA No. 405), the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Social Issues Survey, 1988 (ASSDA No. 498), the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Social Issues Survey, 1991 (ASSDA No. 610), the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Social Issues Survey, 1993 (ASSDA No. 765), the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 1995 (ASSDA No. 862), the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 1998 (ASSDA No. 1016) and the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 2001 (ASSDA No. 1050). A supplement was also carried out targeting the urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations in 1994 (ASSDA No. 824).
As with the previous surveys in the series, the questionnaire asked respondents about their degree of concern regarding various social issues and drugs. For the 'Drop & collect' sample, a sealed section of the questionnaire allowed respondents to indicate their usage of each drug without the interviewer being aware of their answers. For the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) sample these sections were asked directly by the interviewer.
The drugs covered were: tobacco/cigarettes, alcohol, pain killers/ analgesics, tranquillisers, steroids, barbiturates, cannabis, heroin, methadone, other opiates, amphetamines, cocaine, hallucinogens, LSD, ecstasy, GHB, ketamines and inhalants.
Background variables include state, remoteness category, sex, age, marital status, indigenous status, country of birth, language spoken at home, employment status, occupation, educational attainment, income and index of socio-economic disadvantage, and household descriptions.
This study is the eighth in a series of national household surveys to examine current awareness, attitudes and behaviour related to drugs and drug problems, usage of drugs, and to assess changes in these attitudes and usage over the period 1985-2001. The seven earlier studies are Social Issues in Australia, 1985 (ASSDA No. 405), the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Social Issues Survey, 1988 (ASSDA No. 498), the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Social Issues Survey, 1991 (ASSDA No. 610), the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Social Issues Survey, 1993 (ASSDA No. 765), the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 1995 (ASSDA No. 862), the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 1998 (ASSDA No. 1016) and the National Drug Strategy Household Survey, 2001 (ASSDA No. 1050). A supplement was also carried out targeting the urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations in 1994 (ASSDA No. 824).
As with the previous surveys in the series, the questionnaire asked respondents about their degree of concern regarding various social issues and drugs. For the 'Drop & collect' sample, a sealed section of the questionnaire allowed respondents to indicate their usage of each drug without the interviewer being aware of their answers. For the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) sample these sections were asked directly by the interviewer.
The drugs covered were: tobacco/cigarettes, alcohol, pain killers/ analgesics, tranquillisers, steroids, barbiturates, cannabis, heroin, methadone, other opiates, amphetamines, cocaine, hallucinogens, LSD, ecstasy, GHB, ketamines and inhalants.
Background variables include state, remoteness category, sex, age, marital status, indigenous status, country of birth, language spoken at home, employment status, occupation, educational attainment, income and index of socio-economic disadvantage, and household descriptions.
Topic categories
Australian studies
Health
Drug abuse, alcohol and smoking
Australian studies
Health
Drug abuse, alcohol and smoking
Keywords:
Alcohol;
Alcohol abuse;
Attitudes;
Drug abuse;
Drugs;
Health;
Social problems
Principal investigators
Mark Cooper-Stanbury (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)
Amber Summerill (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)
Mark Cooper-Stanbury (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)
Amber Summerill (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)
Last data collection date:
8 November 2004
Country
Australia
Australia
Universe
Persons aged 12 or over living in residential households in Australia
Persons aged 12 or over living in residential households in Australia
Kind of data
Survey
Survey
Time method
Cross-sectional (one time) study
Cross-sectional (one time) study
Sampling procedure
A multi-stage stratified random sample design was used. The sample was stratified by region in line with the Institute’s requirements, and included over-sampling in some States and Territories. All respondents were aged 12 and over. Respondents aged 12-13 were included in the survey for the first time. In each household the selected respondent was the person aged 12 and over with the next birthday. A booster sample of those aged 12-29 was conducted in Queensland using the Drop & Collect methodology.
A total of 24,109 complete and useable questionnaires were obtained using the self-completion Drop & Collect method.
A total of 5,336 interviews were completed using the CATI method, including a booster of 493 interviews amongst 12-17 year olds. These extra interviews amongst younger respondents were conducted to ensure that at least 750 interviews were conducted in each of the following age groups; 12-13, 14-15 and 16-17.
A multi-stage stratified random sample design was used. The sample was stratified by region in line with the Institute’s requirements, and included over-sampling in some States and Territories. All respondents were aged 12 and over. Respondents aged 12-13 were included in the survey for the first time. In each household the selected respondent was the person aged 12 and over with the next birthday. A booster sample of those aged 12-29 was conducted in Queensland using the Drop & Collect methodology.
A total of 24,109 complete and useable questionnaires were obtained using the self-completion Drop & Collect method.
A total of 5,336 interviews were completed using the CATI method, including a booster of 493 interviews amongst 12-17 year olds. These extra interviews amongst younger respondents were conducted to ensure that at least 750 interviews were conducted in each of the following age groups; 12-13, 14-15 and 16-17.
Mode of data collection
Self-completion (distribute - collect)
Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI)
Self-completion (distribute - collect)
Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI)
Special permissions
The depositor has requested that the user apply for permission to access these data. Please complete the Application to Access Restricted Data Form and return it to ASSDA who will contact the depositor on your behalf.
The depositor has requested that the user apply for permission to access these data. Please complete the Application to Access Restricted Data Form and return it to ASSDA who will contact the depositor on your behalf.
Other conditions
Restricted access. Before publishing any report based this data, the original depositors must be provided with a copy of the report at least two weeks before public release. The copy of the report should be sent to both: Director, Research, Data and Policy Development Section, Drug Strategy Branch, Department of Health and Ageing; and Head, Population Health Data and Information Drug Strategy Branch Services Unit, Department of Health and Ageing.
There is a special user undertaking.
Restricted access. Before publishing any report based this data, the original depositors must be provided with a copy of the report at least two weeks before public release. The copy of the report should be sent to both: Director, Research, Data and Policy Development Section, Drug Strategy Branch, Department of Health and Ageing; and Head, Population Health Data and Information Drug Strategy Branch Services Unit, Department of Health and Ageing.
There is a special user undertaking.
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