Substance Use Measurement (Abstract)
A set of measurements for and individual's substance use.
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Multiplicity | Attribute note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Use Route Of Administration Code | 0..1 | Uniquely specifies the path by which the substance is taken in or contacts the body (e.g., oral, inhaled, intramuscular).
Code: To be developed.
Value: Codeable Concept
Value Set: To be developed. |
|
| Substance Use Quantity | 0..1 | The quantity of the substance consumed (e.g., 10 packs).
Code: To be developed.
Value: Quantity
Unit of Measure Code Value Set (e.g., packs, cartridges, grams): To be developed. |
|
| Substance Use Frequency Code | 0..1 | Uniquely specifies the frequency with which the person consumes the substance (e.g., day, week, month, year).
Code: To be developed.
Value: Codeable Concept
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|
| Substance Use Duration | 0..1 | The estimated or actual duration of substance use.
Code: To be developed.
Value: Quantity
Unit of Measure Code Value Set: To be developed. |
|
| Substance Use Source Code | 0..1 | Uniquely specifies the supplier of the substance.
Examples: licensed dispensary/proprietor, unregulated source.
Code: To be developed.
Value: Codeable Concept
Value set: To be developed. |
|
| Substance Use Period | 0..1 | The estimated or actual time period of substance use.
Code: To be developed.
Value: Period
Data Type is Date. |
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Use Status | 1 | has | Substance Use Measurement | 0..* |
| Alcohol Use Detail | is a | Substance Use Measurement | ||
| Other Substance Use Detail | is a | Substance Use Measurement | ||
| Tobacco Use Detail | is a | Substance Use Measurement | ||
| Vape Use Detail | is a | Substance Use Measurement |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Substance Use Measurement (Abstract). Accessed November 02, 2026.
