What Are the Common Methods Used in Substance Abuse Epidemiology?
Various epidemiological methods are employed to study substance abuse, including:
Cross-sectional studies to assess the prevalence of substance use at a single point in time. Cohort studies to follow individuals over time and identify the incidence of substance use disorders. Case-control studies to compare those with substance use disorders to those without, identifying potential risk factors. Surveillance systems like the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) to monitor trends and patterns in substance use.
