Evaluating drug use behavior.

Abstract

Evaluations of drug use behavior can be described as an emerging activity. There are a variety of stakeholders, a number of different activities, and a multitude of purposes for which evaluations have utility. A tentative codification of drugs use evaluations is offered that takes into account stakeholders, activities, and purposes. Summaries of completed and on-going studies are provided to illustrate the value of undertaking drug use evaluations.