Kozel N J
Division of Epidemiology and Statistical Analysis, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
Bull Pan Am Health Organ. 1990;24(1):53-62.
Epidemiology has recently been used to effectively track and analyze drug abuse patterns. This article generally describes methods used in the United States for estimating and monitoring drug abuse. It outlines the advantages and limitations of such data sources as surveys, indicators, and ethnography, and briefly explores the work and utility of local, national, and international drug surveillance networks. In addition, it describes national and local patterns of heroin, cocaine, and marijuana abuse.
流行病学最近已被用于有效地追踪和分析药物滥用模式。本文总体描述了美国用于估计和监测药物滥用的方法。它概述了诸如调查、指标和人种志等数据来源的优缺点，并简要探讨了地方、国家和国际药物监测网络的工作及效用。此外，它还描述了海洛因、可卡因和大麻滥用的国家和地方模式。
