Revised April 2012
Question: In the period shortly after you used [DRUG] did it make you feel (relaxed, very good, energetic, sociable, creative)?
Instruments
- Lyons Preferred Substance Assessment
Secondary Questions:
Question: Rate your experiences of first use of [DRUG]
Instruments
- SCS (PDF, 442KB) 4-11
- SSAND (PDF, 5.3MB) SG4
Question: Tobacco
Rate their initial smoking experiences using the following categories:
- pleasurable sensations (overall),
- unpleasant sensations (overall),
- pleasurable rush of "buzz",
- relaxation,
- nausea,
- cough, and
- dizziness on a scale of 1 (none) to 4 (intense)
Instruments
- Smoking Experience Questionnaire
- Tobacco and Alc. (PDF, 2.5MB) F9C
Attention
Due to the lapse in government funding, the information on this web site may not be up to date, transactions submitted via the web site may not be processed, and the agency may not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted. Updates regarding government operating status and resumption of normal operations can be found at
Looking for Treatment?
Use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator or 1-800-662-HELP.
Helpline open during government shutdown
Featured Publication
2010 Strategic Plan
Outlines NIDA’s drug abuse and addiction research strategic priorities for the next 5 years, focusing on prevention, treatment, HIV/AIDS, and other cross-cutting issues.