Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)

Data Set: Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)

Collected By: SAMHSA

Sample Coverage and Dataset Characteristics: A public health surveillance system that monitors drug-related hospital emergency department (ED) visits and drug-related deaths to track the impact of drug use, misuse, and abuse in the U.S.

Key Variables: Drug-related hospital emergency department visits and drug-related deaths.  DAWN includes all types of drugs: illegal drugs of abuse; prescription and over-the-counter medications; dietary supplements; non-pharmaceutical inhalants; alcohol in combination with other drugs (adults and children); alcohol alone (age < 21).

Documentation:

• https://dawninfo.samhsa.gov
• https://dawninfo.samhsa.gov/files/report.pdf

Indicative Studies/Presentations:

• Joranson, D. E., Ryan, K. M., Gilson, A. M., & Dahl, J. L. (2000). Trends in Medical Use and Abuse of Opioid Analgesics. JAMA, 283(13), 1710-1714.
• Schoener, E. P. (2002) Injection Drug Use in North America. Infect Dis Clin North Am, 16(3), 535-51, vii.