Attachment F_NSDUH 2023 Data Security Brochure_Final_8-18-22

How will my data be protected?
Your data is secure. All information will be
kept confidential and used only for statistical
purposes, as required by federal law. Every
person who works on this study has taken an
oath to protect your data. They are subject
to a jail term of up to 5 years and/or a fine
of up to $250,000 if they disclose ANY
identifiable information about you.
We remove any information that could
reveal who you are. Names are never
recorded or linked with your answers.
Names and addresses are never shared.
You take the lead. You will answer the
interview questions in private, entering
your responses directly into the computer.
The interviewer will not hear or see your
responses. We are only interested in the
combined responses from all of the nearly
70,000 participants.
We take cyber security seriously.
Security measures include firewalls,
strong passwords, encryption, and other
protection measures for your data.
If you have any questions about
NSDUH, please visit our website
at nsduhweb.rti.org

Join the nearly 70,000 people
who contribute to the future of our
nation’s health services this year!
What is NSDUH?
The National Survey on Drug Use and
Health (NSDUH) provides up-to-date
information on alcohol, tobacco, mental
health and other health-related issues in
the United States.
NSDUH began in 1971, and is conducted
in all 50 states and the District of
Columbia. Each year, we interview
nearly 70,000 people who want to
shape the future of our nation’s health
services. Your responses can inform the
planning and funding decisions that impact
your community.

How was I chosen?
Your address was randomly chosen
through scientific methods. We do not have
any information on your substance habits
or health. You were randomly selected.
First, you will need to answer some general
questions that only take a few minutes.
Afterwards, one or possibly two members
of your household may be selected to
complete the full interview. It is possible no
one will be selected for the interview.
Sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS). Conducted by RTI International, a nonprofit.