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2002 State Estimates of Substance Use

 

40202

ALABAMA

Table 1. Estimated Numbers (in Thousands) Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Alabama among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 245 37 82 126
     Past Month Marijuana Use 161 25 63 72
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 136 20 45 71
     Past Year Cocaine Use 83 7 29 48
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 1,697 135 154 1,407
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 39 20 17 2
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 1,333 60 263 1,010
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 677 33 181 463
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 1,701 161 180 1,360
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 1,158 61 227 870
     Past Month Cigarette Use 992 50 206 737
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 2,518 234 307 1,976
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 69 10 26 33
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 95 19 37 39
     Alcohol Dependence 118 8 28 82
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 232 20 69 142
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 282 30 90 162
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 85 19 34 33
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 228 19 67 142
     Serious Mental Illness8 3458 -- 68 277
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

ALABAMA

Table 2. Percentages Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Alabama among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 6.63 9.63 16.51 4.48
     Past Month Marijuana Use 4.35 6.72 12.66 2.57
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 3.69 5.29 8.96 2.54
     Past Year Cocaine Use 2.26 1.84 5.75 1.69
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 46.04 35.70 31.01 50.08
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 1.54 6.22 6.26 0.08
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 36.15 15.73 52.97 35.94
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 18.37 8.80 36.48 16.46
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 46.14 42.39 36.26 48.39
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 31.40 15.98 45.66 30.96
     Past Month Cigarette Use 26.91 13.20 41.34 26.21
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 68.30 61.78 61.78 70.33
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 1.88 2.70 5.29 1.16
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 2.57 5.08 7.39 1.39
     Alcohol Dependence 3.20 2.08 5.61 2.92
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 6.29 5.30 13.93 5.07
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 7.64 7.85 18.05 5.77
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 2.31 4.94 6.79 1.16
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 6.17 5.06 13.43 5.04
     Serious Mental Illness8 10.428 -- 13.70 9.84
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

ALASKA

Table 3. Estimated Numbers (in Thousands) Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Alaska among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 60 8 16 36
     Past Month Marijuana Use 48 7 14 28
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 22 3 5 14
     Past Year Cocaine Use 12 1 4 7
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 133 19 9 106
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 7 5 2 0
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 260 11 36 214
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 117 8 25 84
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 193 25 17 152
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 155 11 28 116
     Past Month Cigarette Use 124 9 25 90
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 345 47 38 259
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 12 2 3 7
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 16 3 5 7
     Alcohol Dependence 20 2 5 14
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 45 5 13 28
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 53 6 15 32
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 15 3 5 8
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 39 4 12 23
     Serious Mental Illness8 428 -- 7 35
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

ALASKA

Table 4. Percentages Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Alaska among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 12.15 11.84 26.97 9.88
     Past Month Marijuana Use 9.77 9.44 24.45 7.52
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 4.38 4.75 8.47 3.67
     Past Year Cocaine Use 2.36 1.14 7.11 1.84
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 26.79 26.62 14.67 28.75
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 2.78 8.02 8.80 0.28
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 52.53 15.61 61.85 58.06
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 23.53 10.97 42.63 22.91
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 39.01 35.58 28.86 41.26
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 31.22 15.16 48.60 31.53
     Past Month Cigarette Use 25.01 12.71 43.12 24.50
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 69.47 67.20 66.17 70.42
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 2.37 2.69 5.39 1.84
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 3.25 4.82 9.35 1.99
     Alcohol Dependence 4.01 2.14 7.98 3.74
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 9.07 6.75 21.70 7.52
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 10.73 8.59 26.05 8.73
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 3.12 3.74 8.82 2.10
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 7.86 5.67 21.13 6.18
     Serious Mental Illness8 9.798 -- 12.15 9.42
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

ARIZONA

Table 5. Estimated Numbers (in Thousands) Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Arizona among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 372 55 111 206
     Past Month Marijuana Use 242 37 85 120
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 212 31 46 135
     Past Year Cocaine Use 138 15 47 76
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 1,749 166 149 1,435
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 43 23 17 3
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 2,288 88 352 1,847
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 1,071 56 259 756
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 1,714 181 200 1,333
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 1,324 70 265 989
     Past Month Cigarette Use 1,205 58 253 894
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 3,177 305 402 2,470
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 83 18 29 36
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 152 31 44 76
     Alcohol Dependence 164 13 43 107
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 394 31 103 260
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 453 46 125 282
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 149 28 44 76
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 383 29 104 251
     Serious Mental Illness8 3148 -- 87 226
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

ARIZONA

Table 6. Percentages Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Arizona among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 8.52 11.48 18.74 6.25
     Past Month Marijuana Use 5.54 7.65 14.38 3.64
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 4.86 6.45 7.75 4.11
     Past Year Cocaine Use 3.17 3.12 7.98 2.32
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 40.11 34.74 25.06 43.60
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 1.68 5.76 5.94 0.17
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 52.45 18.47 59.40 56.14
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 24.56 11.76 43.60 22.99
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 39.30 37.80 33.65 40.53
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 30.35 14.58 44.66 30.06
     Past Month Cigarette Use 27.63 12.23 42.56 27.17
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 72.85 63.90 67.78 75.07
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 1.89 3.68 4.88 1.09
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 3.47 6.39 7.50 2.32
     Alcohol Dependence 3.75 2.82 7.31 3.25
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 9.04 6.53 17.37 7.90
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 10.38 9.62 21.09 8.56
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 3.41 5.88 7.47 2.32
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 8.79 6.03 17.51 7.62
     Serious Mental Illness8 8.078 -- 14.70 6.88
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

ARKANSAS

Table 7. Estimated Numbers (in Thousands) Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Arkansas among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 170 24 64 82
     Past Month Marijuana Use 120 17 46 57
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 86 13 30 42
     Past Year Cocaine Use 52 6 21 25
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 1,032 89 92 852
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 22 12 9 0
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 789 36 152 600
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 464 24 110 330
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 932 94 116 722
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 883 48 164 671
     Past Month Cigarette Use 700 36 146 518
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 1,462 137 177 1,147
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 41 6 16 18
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 64 12 25 28
     Alcohol Dependence 74 6 19 49
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 169 14 51 105
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 202 20 67 115
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 57 10 23 23
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 165 13 49 103
     Serious Mental Illness8 2178 -- 42 175
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

ARKANSAS

Table 8. Percentages Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Arkansas among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 7.66 10.37 21.44 4.84
     Past Month Marijuana Use 5.43 7.32 15.53 3.38
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 3.86 5.76 9.95 2.52
     Past Year Cocaine Use 2.35 2.57 7.01 1.50
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 46.60 38.14 30.81 50.56
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 1.51 6.10 6.34 0.04
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 35.58 15.65 50.80 35.63
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 20.94 10.51 36.59 19.59
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 42.05 40.50 38.76 42.85
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 39.86 20.69 54.86 39.84
     Past Month Cigarette Use 31.60 15.36 48.83 30.78
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 65.96 59.01 59.30 68.09
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 1.84 2.79 5.48 1.07
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 2.91 5.08 8.36 1.64
     Alcohol Dependence 3.33 2.78 6.27 2.89
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 7.62 5.82 16.98 6.21
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 9.11 8.44 22.39 6.85
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 2.57 4.52 7.81 1.37
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 7.43 5.73 16.30 6.09
     Serious Mental Illness8 10.958 -- 14.17 10.38
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

CALIFORNIA

Table 9. Estimated Numbers (in Thousands) Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in California among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 2,565 354 667 1,544
     Past Month Marijuana Use 1,914 237 571 1,106
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 1,104 170 224 710
     Past Year Cocaine Use 690 65 225 400
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 10,027 961 1,014 8,052
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 290 154 111 25
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 14,352 475 2,114 11,763
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 6,084 298 1,340 4,445
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 13,004 1,184 1,478 10,342
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 6,762 298 1,335 5,128
     Past Month Cigarette Use 5,754 235 1,195 4,324
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 21,772 2,127 2,837 16,809
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 533 90 176 267
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 889 162 275 452
     Alcohol Dependence 981 50 238 693
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 2,047 158 526 1,363
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 2,583 252 685 1,646
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 819 151 266 402
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 1,954 148 522 1,284
     Serious Mental Illness8 1,7538 -- 500 1,254
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

CALIFORNIA

Table 10. Percentages Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in California among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 9.08 11.34 17.06 7.28
     Past Month Marijuana Use 6.78 7.60 14.60 5.22
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 3.91 5.43 5.74 3.35
     Past Year Cocaine Use 2.44 2.09 5.75 1.89
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 35.52 30.81 25.93 37.98
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 1.72 5.76 5.35 0.21
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 50.83 15.24 54.05 55.48
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 21.55 9.56 34.28 20.97
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 46.06 37.95 37.79 48.78
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 23.95 9.56 34.15 24.19
     Past Month Cigarette Use 20.38 7.53 30.56 20.39
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 77.12 68.17 72.54 79.28
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 1.89 2.88 4.50 1.26
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 3.15 5.20 7.02 2.13
     Alcohol Dependence 3.47 1.59 6.09 3.27
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 7.25 5.08 13.44 6.43
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 9.15 8.06 17.52 7.76
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 2.90 4.84 6.80 1.90
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 6.92 4.74 13.36 6.06
     Serious Mental Illness8 6.988 -- 12.78 5.91
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

COLORADO

Table 11. Estimated Numbers (in Thousands) Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Colorado among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 374 54 131 189
     Past Month Marijuana Use 326 38 116 172
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 155 27 49 79
     Past Year Cocaine Use 123 11 50 62
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 1,116 109 70 938
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 47 25 15 7
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 2,176 75 330 1,771
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 942 48 242 652
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 1,520 131 150 1,238
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 1,122 66 242 814
     Past Month Cigarette Use 940 59 207 675
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 2,652 248 314 2,090
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 76 11 33 31
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 119 21 50 48
     Alcohol Dependence 154 9 41 104
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 365 28 107 229
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 429 39 131 259
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 107 20 47 40
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 330 26 107 197
     Serious Mental Illness8 2428 -- 63 179
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

COLORADO

Table 12. Percentages Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Colorado among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 10.21 14.09 26.74 6.79
     Past Month Marijuana Use 8.92 9.87 23.82 6.18
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 4.23 6.99 9.94 2.85
     Past Year Cocaine Use 3.36 2.92 10.15 2.23
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 30.55 28.14 14.33 33.72
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 2.44 7.91 7.72 0.51
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 59.54 19.47 67.51 63.69
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 25.77 12.41 49.66 23.44
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 41.58 33.99 30.82 44.51
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 30.68 17.04 49.62 29.26
     Past Month Cigarette Use 25.72 15.29 42.34 24.26
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 72.55 64.10 64.24 75.17
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 2.06 2.93 6.77 1.12
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 3.26 5.38 10.32 1.73
     Alcohol Dependence 4.22 2.38 8.37 3.75
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 9.97 7.25 22.01 8.24
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 11.73 10.11 26.91 9.30
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 2.92 5.11 9.70 1.43
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 9.03 6.83 21.83 7.10
     Serious Mental Illness8 7.388 -- 12.88 6.42
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.

Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

 

40202

CONNECTICUT

Table 13. Estimated Numbers (in Thousands) Reporting Use of Selected Drugs, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Connecticut among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Age Group: 2002
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 256 41 72 142
     Past Month Marijuana Use 177 29 64 85
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 105 17 28 60
     Past Year Cocaine Use 59 4 20 35
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 970 86 56 828
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 36 23 11 2
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 1,671 51 217 1,403
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 648 30 143 475
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week 1,206 107 94 1,006
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 783 46 143 595
     Past Month Cigarette Use 705 41 134 530
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 2,094 184 213 1,697
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 55 9 22 24
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 85 17 27 41
     Alcohol Dependence 89 5 21 63
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 183 16 57 110
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 243 28 71 144
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 75 16 27 32
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 173 16 56 102
     Serious Mental Illness8 1898 -- 44 144
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.

1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocai