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2007 National Survey on Drug Use & Health:  Detailed Tables
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Table 5.1A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Illicit Drug Dependence/Abuse
Status1		 Total ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE/ABUSE STATUS
No Dependence or
Abuse		 Dependence or Abuse
Total Dependence Abuse
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 246,022 247,845 227,223b 229,208 18,799 18,638 8,407 8,450 10,392 10,188
NO DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE 239,002b 240,995 223,409b 225,532 15,593 15,463 6,609 6,611 8,984 8,851
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE 7,020 6,851 3,814 3,675 3,205 3,175 1,797 1,839 1,408 1,336
Dependence 4,838 4,684 2,693 2,596 2,145 2,089 1,329 1,369 816 720
Abuse 2,182 2,166 1,122 1,080 1,060 1,086 469 470 591 617
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Table 5.1B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Illicit Drug Dependence/Abuse
Status1		 Total ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE/ABUSE STATUS
No Dependence or
Abuse		 Dependence or Abuse
Total Dependence Abuse
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 100.0 100.0 92.4 92.5 7.6 7.5 3.4 3.4 4.2 4.1
NO DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE 97.1 97.2 90.8 91.0 6.3 6.2 2.7 2.7 3.7 3.6
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE 2.9 2.8 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.3 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.5
Dependence 2.0 1.9 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.5 0.6 0.3 0.3
Abuse 0.9 0.9 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
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Table 5.2A – Substance Dependence or Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Past Year Dependence or Abuse Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates in these designated rows do not include data from methamphetamine use items added in 2005 and 2006.
3 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
ILLICIT DRUGS1,2 7,020 6,851 1,172 1,093 2,579 2,592 3,268 3,166
Marijuana and Hashish 4,172 3,932 867 783 1,851 1,834 1,454 1,314
Cocaine 1,671 1,598 93 96 422 450 1,156 1,052
Heroin 323 213 12 8 66 76 245 128
Hallucinogens 380 368 120 118 193 173 67 77
Inhalants 176 164 108 99 28 28 40 36
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2,3 2,035 2,160 349 318 658 693 1,028 1,149
Pain Relievers 1,635 1,707 264 238 485 554 887 915
Tranquilizers 402 443 61 61 153 134 187 247
Stimulants2 390 406 95 75 139 117 156 214
Sedatives 121 154 23 24 31 20 67 110
ALCOHOL 18,799 18,638 1,360 1,364 5,774 5,506 11,664 11,767
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1,2 3,205 3,175 490 518 1,366 1,329 1,349 1,328
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1,2 22,613 22,313 2,043 1,940 6,987 6,769 13,583 13,605
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Table 5.2B – Substance Dependence or Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Past Year Dependence or Abuse Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates in these designated rows do not include data from methamphetamine use items added in 2005 and 2006.
3 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
ILLICIT DRUGS1,2 2.9 2.8 4.6 4.3 7.9 7.9 1.7 1.7
Marijuana and Hashish 1.7 1.6 3.4 3.1 5.7 5.6 0.8 0.7
Cocaine 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.4 1.3 1.4 0.6 0.6
Heroin 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
Hallucinogens 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.0 0.0
Inhalants 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2,3 0.8 0.9 1.4 1.3 2.0 2.1 0.5 0.6
Pain Relievers 0.7 0.7 1.0 0.9 1.5 1.7 0.5 0.5
Tranquilizers 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.1
Stimulants2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.1
Sedatives 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1
ALCOHOL 7.6 7.5 5.4 5.4 17.6 16.8 6.2 6.2
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1,2 1.3 1.3 1.9 2.1 4.2 4.1 0.7 0.7
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1,2 9.2 9.0 8.0 7.7 21.3 20.7 7.2 7.2
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Table 5.3A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Age Category TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 7,020 6,851 18,799 18,638 22,613 22,313
12 34 26 13 21 42 43
13 67a 38 52 47 96 70
14 153 131 146 120 249 205
15 226 243 276 323 409 431
16 343 308 406 352 583 539
17 349 346 467 502 663 652
18 519b 381 724a 596 950a 780
19 367 420 708 756 885 954
20 392 377 682 722 886 909
21 320 382 841 839 981 1,004
22 246 284 787 734 891 873
23 289 284 731 714 867 861
24 243 246 687 617 810 751
25 204 219 613 529 718 636
26-29 765 668 2,239 2,011 2,621 2,375
30-34 544 568 1,741 1,768 2,014 2,059
35-39 367 499 1,790 1,628 1,987 1,886
40-44 719a 464 1,775 1,575 2,226 1,886
45-49 332 437 1,336b 1,848 1,580a 2,070
50-54 245 225 1,278 1,132 1,457 1,283
55-59 205 207 723 888 847 1,095
60-64 60 23 318 430 365 440
65 or Older 30 76 464 486 485 511
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Table 5.3B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Age Category TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2.9 2.8 7.6 7.5 9.2 9.0
12 0.9 0.7 0.3 0.5 1.1 1.1
13 1.6a 0.9 1.3 1.1 2.3 1.7
14 3.6 3.2 3.4 2.9 5.8 5.0
15 5.0 5.5 6.1 7.4 9.0 9.8
16 7.9 6.9 9.4 7.9 13.5 12.1
17 8.3 8.4 11.1 12.1 15.8 15.8
18 11.3b 8.0 15.8b 12.5 20.7b 16.4
19 8.8 9.6 17.0 17.2 21.2 21.8
20 9.7 9.2 16.9 17.7 22.0 22.2
21 7.4 9.4 19.6 20.5 22.8 24.6
22 6.2 7.5 19.9 19.4 22.6 23.0
23 7.3 7.2 18.5 18.1 22.0 21.8
24 6.2 6.2 17.5 15.7 20.7 19.1
25 5.3 5.9 16.0 14.2 18.7 17.1
26-29 4.6 4.1 13.6 12.3 15.9 14.5
30-34 2.9 3.0 9.4 9.4 10.8 10.9
35-39 1.8 2.4 8.6 7.7 9.5 9.0
40-44 3.2 2.2 7.9 7.4 9.9 8.9
45-49 1.5 1.9 6.1b 8.2 7.2a 9.2
50-54 1.2 1.0 6.1 5.2 7.0 5.9
55-59 1.2 1.1 4.1 4.8 4.8 5.9
60-64 0.4 0.2 2.4 3.2 2.7 3.3
65 or Older 0.1 0.2 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4
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Table 5.4A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 7,020 6,851 18,799 18,638 22,613 22,313
AGE            
12-17 1,172 1,093 1,360 1,364 2,043 1,940
18-25 2,579 2,592 5,774 5,506 6,987 6,769
26 or Older 3,268 3,166 11,664 11,767 13,583 13,605
GENDER            
Male 4,473 4,541 12,312 12,712 14,628 14,998
Female 2,547 2,310 6,486 5,926 7,985a 7,315
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,876 5,981 15,954 16,231 19,255 19,455
White 4,362 4,569 13,162 13,508 15,531 15,932
Black or African American 1,152 1,082 1,936 1,846 2,620 2,484
American Indian or Alaska Native 79 50 186 138 234 170
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 20 25 101 52 113 70
Asian 148 115 331 452 439 502
Two or More Races 114 139 237 235 317 297
Hispanic or Latino 1,144a 869 2,844 2,406 3,358 2,858
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Table 5.4B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2.9 2.8 7.6 7.5 9.2 9.0
AGE            
12-17 4.6 4.3 5.4 5.4 8.0 7.7
18-25 7.9 7.9 17.6 16.8 21.3 20.7
26 or Older 1.7 1.7 6.2 6.2 7.2 7.2
GENDER            
Male 3.7 3.8 10.3 10.6 12.3 12.5
Female 2.0 1.8 5.1a 4.6 6.3a 5.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 2.8 2.8 7.5 7.6 9.1 9.1
White 2.6 2.7 7.8 8.0 9.2 9.4
Black or African American 4.0 3.7 6.7 6.3 9.0 8.5
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.4 4.0 15.1 10.9 19.0 13.4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.1 3.6 10.8 7.3 12.0 9.9
Asian 1.4 1.1 3.2 4.3 4.3 4.7
Two or More Races 4.3 5.1 9.0 8.6 12.0 10.8
Hispanic or Latino 3.4a 2.5 8.5a 7.0 10.0a 8.3
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Table 5.5A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1,172 1,093 1,360 1,364 2,043 1,940
GENDER            
Male 605 589 658 664 1,036 995
Female 567 504 702 700 1,007 945
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 954 899 1,126 1,104 1,689 1,597
White 716 705 966 953 1,354 1,313
Black or African American 169 126 91 93 228 181
American Indian or Alaska Native 9 * 10 20 15 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 34 21 29 19 50 34
Two or More Races 24 27 29 18 37 34
Hispanic or Latino 218 194 234 260 354 343
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN            
Male, White, Not Hispanic 350 352 453 425 654 622
Female, White, Not Hispanic 366 352 512 529 700 692
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 105 83 56 43 140 104
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 64 43 35 50 88 77
Male, Hispanic 121 110 115 159 189 201
Female, Hispanic 97 84 119 102 165 142
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Table 5.5B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 4.6 4.3 5.4 5.4 8.0 7.7
GENDER            
Male 4.7 4.6 5.1 5.2 8.0 7.7
Female 4.6 4.1 5.7 5.7 8.1 7.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 4.6 4.4 5.4 5.4 8.1 7.8
White 4.7 4.7 6.3 6.3 8.9 8.7
Black or African American 4.3 3.3 2.3 2.4 5.9 4.7
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.9 * 7.2 12.0 11.1 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 3.3 2.1 2.8 1.9 4.8 3.3
Two or More Races 5.7 6.5 6.9 4.3 9.0 8.1
Hispanic or Latino 4.8 4.2 5.1 5.6 7.8 7.3
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN            
Male, White, Not Hispanic 4.5 4.6 5.8 5.5 8.4 8.1
Female, White, Not Hispanic 4.9 4.8 6.9 7.2 9.4 9.4
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 5.3 4.3 2.8 2.2 7.0 5.4
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 3.4 2.2 1.8 2.6 4.6 4.0
Male, Hispanic 5.2 4.6 4.9 6.7 8.1 8.4
Female, Hispanic 4.4 3.7 5.3 4.4 7.4 6.2
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Table 5.6A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2,579 2,592 5,774 5,506 6,987 6,769
GENDER            
Male 1,600 1,719 3,513 3,457 4,237 4,254
Female 979 873 2,261a 2,050 2,751a 2,515
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,243 2,229 4,951 4,729 6,023 5,804
White 1,787 1,731 4,162 3,946 4,966 4,750
Black or African American 315 350 463 476 647 671
American Indian or Alaska Native 25 * 44 35 57 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 8 * * * *
Asian 70 58 164 170 207 201
Two or More Races 28a 57 78 83 96 110
Hispanic or Latino 336 362 823 777 964 964
EDUCATION            
< High School 699 729 987 948 1,330 1,326
High School Graduate 911 880 1,838a 1,631 2,259 2,074
Some College 822 802 2,093 2,109 2,497 2,467
College Graduate 146 181 856 818 900 901
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 1,167 1,104 3,013 2,774 3,536 3,296
Part-Time 617 616 1,427 1,410 1,737 1,695
Unemployed 314 374 428 492 582 681
Other2 482 498 907 830 1,132 1,097
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Table 5.6B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 7.9 7.9 17.6 16.8 21.3 20.7
GENDER            
Male 9.7 10.4 21.3 21.0 25.7 25.8
Female 6.0 5.4 13.9a 12.6 16.9a 15.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 8.3 8.3 18.4 17.6 22.4 21.5
White 8.9 8.6 20.6 19.5 24.6 23.5
Black or African American 7.0 7.7 10.3 10.5 14.4 14.9
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.9 * 24.6 20.9 31.3 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 6.0 * * * *
Asian 4.6 4.0 10.7 11.8 13.6 13.9
Two or More Races 8.2 12.9 22.3 18.9 27.6 24.8
Hispanic or Latino 5.8 6.3 14.1 13.4 16.5 16.7
EDUCATION            
< High School 10.7 11.7 15.1 15.3 20.4 21.3
High School Graduate 8.1 7.9 16.3a 14.7 20.0 18.6
Some College 7.7 7.3 19.7 19.2 23.5 22.5
College Graduate 3.4 4.1 19.8 18.5 20.8 20.4
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 7.4 7.2 19.1 18.1 22.4 21.5
Part-Time 7.5 7.3 17.2 16.7 21.0 20.1
Unemployed 12.6 14.3 17.2 18.8 23.3 26.1
Other2 7.8 7.8 14.7 13.0 18.3 17.2
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Table 5.7A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 3,268 3,166 11,664 11,767 13,583 13,605
GENDER            
Male 2,268 2,232 8,141 8,591 9,355 9,750
Female 1,000 934 3,523 3,176 4,228 3,855
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,679 2,853 9,877 10,398 11,543 12,054
White 1,859 2,133 8,035 8,609 9,210 9,869
Black or African American 668 607 1,383 1,278 1,745 1,631
American Indian or Alaska Native 45a 7 132 83 163 87
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 45 36 139 263 182 267
Two or More Races 62 55 130 133 184 153
Hispanic or Latino 589a 313 1,787 1,369 2,040a 1,551
EDUCATION            
< High School 754 764 2,017 1,819 2,449 2,233
High School Graduate 909 1,000 3,675 3,663 4,235 4,245
Some College 1,036 904 2,765 2,933 3,453 3,471
College Graduate 569 498 3,208 3,352 3,446 3,656
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 1,666 1,673 8,160 8,082 9,124 9,012
Part-Time 352 474 977 1,152 1,199 1,422
Unemployed 368 252 625 596 791 738
Other2 883 766 1,902 1,937 2,469 2,433
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Table 5.7B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1.7 1.7 6.2 6.2 7.2 7.2
GENDER            
Male 2.5 2.5 9.1 9.5 10.4 10.7
Female 1.0 0.9 3.6 3.2 4.3 3.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.6 1.7 6.0 6.3 7.0 7.3
White 1.4 1.6 6.0 6.4 6.9 7.4
Black or African American 3.2 2.9 6.7 6.1 8.4 7.8
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.9a 0.7 14.4 8.9 17.8 9.3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 0.6 0.4 1.8 3.2 2.4 3.3
Two or More Races 3.3 2.9 7.0 7.1 9.8 8.2
Hispanic or Latino 2.6a 1.3 7.8a 5.8 8.9a 6.5
EDUCATION            
< High School 2.5 2.5 6.7 6.0 8.1 7.4
High School Graduate 1.6 1.8 6.4 6.4 7.3 7.4
Some College 2.3 1.9 6.2 6.3 7.7 7.5
College Graduate 1.0 0.9 5.8 6.0 6.2 6.5
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 1.6 1.6 7.7 7.6 8.6 8.5
Part-Time 1.7 2.2 4.7 5.5 5.8 6.7
Unemployed 8.1 5.6 13.7 13.3 17.3 16.4
Other2 1.6 1.3 3.3 3.3 4.3 4.2
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Table 5.8A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 5,847 5,758 17,438 17,273 20,570 20,373
GENDER            
Male 3,868 3,952 11,654 12,048 13,592 14,004
Female 1,979 1,806 5,784 5,225 6,979 6,370
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,922 5,082 14,828 15,127 17,566 17,858
White 3,646 3,864 12,197 12,555 14,177 14,619
Black or African American 983 957 1,846 1,754 2,392 2,303
American Indian or Alaska Native 70 31 176 118 219 139
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 18 * 99 50 108 67
Asian 115 95 303 433 389 468
Two or More Races 90 112 208 217 280 263
Hispanic or Latino 925 675 2,610a 2,146 3,004 2,515
EDUCATION            
< High School 1,454 1,493 3,004 2,767 3,780 3,559
High School Graduate 1,820 1,880 5,513 5,294 6,494 6,319
Some College 1,858 1,706 4,858 5,041 5,951 5,938
College Graduate 715 679 4,064 4,170 4,346 4,556
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 2,832 2,777 11,172 10,856 12,660 12,308
Part-Time 969 1,090 2,404 2,562 2,936 3,117
Unemployed 681 626 1,053 1,088 1,373 1,419
Other2 1,365 1,264 2,809 2,767 3,601 3,530
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Table 5.8B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2.7 2.6 7.9 7.8 9.3 9.2
GENDER            
Male 3.6 3.7 11.0 11.2 12.8 13.0
Female 1.7 1.6 5.1a 4.5 6.1a 5.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 2.6 2.6 7.7 7.8 9.2 9.3
White 2.4 2.5 8.0 8.2 9.3 9.5
Black or African American 3.9 3.8 7.3 6.9 9.5 9.1
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.4 2.9 16.1 10.7 20.0 12.6
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.2 * 12.0 7.9 13.2 10.6
Asian 1.2 1.0 3.3 4.5 4.2 4.9
Two or More Races 4.1 4.8 9.4 9.4 12.6 11.3
Hispanic or Latino 3.2a 2.3 9.0a 7.3 10.4a 8.5
EDUCATION            
< High School 4.0 4.1 8.2 7.6 10.3 9.8
High School Graduate 2.6 2.8 8.0 7.8 9.4 9.3
Some College 3.4 3.0 8.8 8.8 10.8 10.3
College Graduate 1.2 1.1 6.8 6.9 7.3 7.5
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 2.3 2.3 9.2 8.9 10.4 10.1
Part-Time 3.4 3.7 8.3 8.7 10.2 10.6
Unemployed 9.7 8.8 14.9 15.3 19.5 20.0
Other2 2.2 2.0 4.5 4.3 5.7 5.5
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Table 5.9A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 7,020 6,851 18,799 18,638 22,613 22,313
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 1,259 1,168 3,145 3,110 3,849 3,733
New England 309 360 1,015 1,130 1,189 1,332
Middle Atlantic 949 807 2,129 1,980 2,660 2,401
Midwest 1,509 1,441 4,650 4,745 5,447 5,506
East North Central 1,145 1,089 3,022 3,340 3,646 3,910
West North Central 365 351 1,628 1,405 1,801 1,597
South 2,577 2,621 6,147 6,380 7,576 7,780
South Atlantic 1,328 1,370 3,053a 3,583 3,811 4,297
East South Central 422 496 897 910 1,138 1,171
West South Central 827 755 2,197 1,888 2,627 2,312
West 1,675 1,621 4,857 4,403 5,740 5,293
Mountain 470 628 1,510 1,328 1,755 1,707
Pacific 1,205 993 3,347 3,075 3,986 3,586
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 3,889 3,733 10,410 9,919 12,478 11,926
Small Metro 2,125 2,115 5,214a 5,883 6,409 6,995
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 1,516 1,420 3,593 3,960 4,437 4,715
< 250K Pop. 609 695 1,621 1,924 1,972 2,280
Nonmetro 1,005 1,002 3,175 2,836 3,725 3,392
Urbanized 387 495 1,273 1,352 1,506 1,629
Less Urbanized 516 443 1,524 1,306 1,798 1,551
Completely Rural 103 65 378b 178 421b 212
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Table 5.9B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2.9 2.8 7.6 7.5 9.2 9.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 2.7 2.5 6.9 6.8 8.4 8.1
New England 2.6 3.0 8.4 9.4 9.9 11.1
Middle Atlantic 2.8 2.4 6.3 5.8 7.9 7.1
Midwest 2.8 2.6 8.5 8.7 10.0 10.0
East North Central 3.0 2.8 7.9 8.7 9.5 10.2
West North Central 2.2 2.1 9.9 8.5 11.0 9.7
South 2.9 2.9 6.9 7.1 8.5 8.7
South Atlantic 2.8 2.9 6.5 7.5 8.1 9.0
East South Central 2.9 3.4 6.1 6.2 7.8 7.9
West South Central 3.0 2.7 8.0 6.8 9.6 8.4
West 3.0 2.8 8.6 7.7 10.2 9.2
Mountain 2.8 3.6 8.9 7.7 10.4 9.9
Pacific 3.0 2.5 8.5 7.7 10.1 9.0
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 2.9 2.8 7.8 7.5 9.4 9.0
Small Metro 3.0 2.8 7.3 7.9 9.0 9.4
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 3.2 2.9 7.7 8.0 9.5 9.5
< 250K Pop. 2.5 2.8 6.7 7.8 8.1 9.3
Nonmetro 2.4 2.4 7.5 6.9 8.9 8.3
Urbanized 2.4 3.0 7.8 8.1 9.2 9.7
Less Urbanized 2.4 2.2 7.2 6.6 8.5 7.9
Completely Rural 2.2 1.4 8.2b 3.9 9.2b 4.6
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Table 5.10A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1,172 1,093 1,360 1,364 2,043 1,940
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 201 171 263 220 377a 301
New England 75a 47 76 70 122 94
Middle Atlantic 126 123 187 150 255 207
Midwest 230 263 320 355 448 482
East North Central 165 189 191b 247 290a 342
West North Central 65 74 128 108 158 140
South 421 378 422 436 700 646
South Atlantic 225a 167 212 199 353 301
East South Central 64 55 69 79 112 109
West South Central 132 155 142 158 234 236
West 321 281 355 354 518 510
Mountain 83 105 103 116 150 177
Pacific 238 177 251 237 368 332
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 657 596 704 675 1,087 1,000
Small Metro 358 321 409 413 611 580
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 250 212 275 261 406 380
< 250K Pop. 108 109 134 152 205 200
Nonmetro 157 176 247 277 345 360
Urbanized 64 92 93 111 139 157
Less Urbanized 81 70 121 139 166 170
Completely Rural 11 15 33 27 39 33
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Table 5.10B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 4.6 4.3 5.4 5.4 8.0 7.7
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 4.4 3.8 5.8 4.9 8.3a 6.8
New England 6.4a 4.1 6.5 6.0 10.5 8.1
Middle Atlantic 3.8 3.7 5.6 4.5 7.6 6.3
Midwest 4.0 4.7 5.6 6.3 7.9 8.6
East North Central 4.1 4.8 4.8b 6.3 7.3a 8.7
West North Central 3.8 4.4 7.6 6.4 9.4 8.4
South 4.6 4.1 4.6 4.8 7.6 7.1
South Atlantic 4.8a 3.6 4.6 4.3 7.6 6.5
East South Central 4.3 3.7 4.6 5.3 7.6 7.3
West South Central 4.4 5.2 4.7 5.3 7.8 7.9
West 5.3 4.7 5.9 5.9 8.6 8.4
Mountain 4.6 5.8 5.7 6.4 8.4 9.8
Pacific 5.6 4.2 5.9 5.6 8.6 7.9
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 4.8 4.4 5.1 4.9 7.9 7.3
Small Metro 4.7 4.3 5.4 5.6 8.0 7.8
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 4.9 4.2 5.4 5.2 7.9 7.6
< 250K Pop. 4.4 4.5 5.4 6.3 8.2 8.3
Nonmetro 3.8 4.2 6.0 6.6 8.4 8.6
Urbanized 3.9 5.4 5.6 6.5 8.4 9.1
Less Urbanized 4.1 3.4 6.1 6.8 8.3 8.4
Completely Rural 2.4 3.4 7.1 6.4 8.4 7.8
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Table 5.11A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2,579 2,592 5,774 5,506 6,987 6,769
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 495 514 1,045 964 1,310 1,237
New England 150 183 340 296 422 396
Middle Atlantic 345 332 705 668 889 842
Midwest 550 532 1,528a 1,373 1,780a 1,632
East North Central 402 397 1,014 944 1,207 1,132
West North Central 148 134 514a 429 573 500
South 947 924 1,831 1,829 2,283 2,282
South Atlantic 534 505 949 982 1,220 1,222
East South Central 155 160 289 263 354 341
West South Central 258 259 594 584 709 720
West 587 622 1,370 1,341 1,615 1,617
Mountain 161 199 421 422 487 514
Pacific 426 423 949 919 1,128 1,104
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 1,317 1,386 2,960 2,740 3,602 3,425
Small Metro 881 790 1,900 1,850 2,303 2,223
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 618 559 1,253 1,206 1,552 1,477
< 250K Pop. 263 231 647 645 751 746
Nonmetro 381 416 914 916 1,083 1,120
Urbanized 154 208 406 443 476 535
Less Urbanized 190 171 402 409 482 501
Completely Rural 38 37 105a 64 125 85
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Table 5.11B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 7.9 7.9 17.6 16.8 21.3 20.7
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 8.4 8.7 17.8 16.3 22.3 21.0
New England 9.9 12.0 22.3 19.4 27.6 25.9
Middle Atlantic 7.9 7.6 16.3 15.3 20.5 19.2
Midwest 7.5 7.3 20.7a 18.8 24.1 22.4
East North Central 7.9 7.9 19.9 18.8 23.6 22.5
West North Central 6.5 5.9 22.5a 19.0 25.1 22.1
South 8.1 7.9 15.7 15.7 19.5 19.5
South Atlantic 9.1 8.6 16.2 16.6 20.8 20.7
East South Central 8.2 8.5 15.2 14.1 18.7 18.2
West South Central 6.6 6.6 15.2 14.9 18.1 18.4
West 7.5 7.9 17.5 17.1 20.7 20.6
Mountain 6.8 8.4 17.9 17.9 20.7 21.8
Pacific 7.8 7.7 17.4 16.7 20.7 20.1
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 7.5 8.0 16.9 15.9 20.6 19.8
Small Metro 8.7 7.6 18.7 17.8 22.6 21.4
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 9.2 8.2 18.7 17.7 23.1 21.7
< 250K Pop. 7.6 6.5 18.6 18.1 21.6 20.9
Nonmetro 7.5 8.2 18.0 18.0 21.4 22.0
Urbanized 7.1 9.2 18.8 19.5 22.0 23.6
Less Urbanized 7.9 7.0 16.7 16.7 20.1 20.5
Completely Rural 7.4 10.0 20.8 17.2 24.7 22.8
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Table 5.12A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 3,268 3,166 11,664 11,767 13,583 13,605
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 563 483 1,836 1,926 2,162 2,194
New England 84 130 599 764 645 843
Middle Atlantic 479 352 1,237 1,162 1,517 1,351
Midwest 729 646 2,803 3,017 3,220 3,392
East North Central 578 502 1,817 2,149 2,150 2,436
West North Central 152 143 986 868 1,070 956
South 1,209 1,319 3,894 4,115 4,593 4,852
South Atlantic 569 697 1,892a 2,403 2,239a 2,774
East South Central 204 281 540 567 671 721
West South Central 436 340 1,462 1,145 1,683 1,356
West 767 718 3,132 2,708 3,608 3,166
Mountain 226 325 986 790 1,117 1,016
Pacific 541 393 2,146 1,918 2,490 2,150
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 1,915 1,752 6,745 6,504 7,789 7,501
Small Metro 886 1,004 2,905b 3,620 3,496a 4,192
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 648 649 2,064 2,493 2,480 2,858
< 250K Pop. 239 355 841a 1,127 1,016a 1,334
Nonmetro 467 411 2,014 1,643 2,298 1,912
Urbanized 169 195 773 799 891 938
Less Urbanized 245 203 1,001 758 1,150 880
Completely Rural 54 13 239a 87 257a 94
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Table 5.12B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1.7 1.7 6.2 6.2 7.2 7.2
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 1.6 1.4 5.2 5.4 6.1 6.2
New England 0.9 1.4 6.4 8.2 6.9 9.0
Middle Atlantic 1.8 1.3 4.7 4.4 5.8 5.2
Midwest 1.8 1.5 6.7 7.2 7.7 8.1
East North Central 2.0 1.7 6.2 7.3 7.4 8.3
West North Central 1.2 1.1 7.9 6.9 8.6 7.6
South 1.8 1.9 5.7 6.0 6.7 7.0
South Atlantic 1.6 1.9 5.2 6.5 6.1 7.5
East South Central 1.8 2.5 4.8 5.0 6.0 6.3
West South Central 2.1 1.6 7.2a 5.5 8.3 6.5
West 1.8 1.7 7.4 6.2 8.5 7.3
Mountain 1.8 2.5 7.7 6.0 8.8 7.7
Pacific 1.8 1.3 7.2 6.3 8.3 7.1
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 1.9 1.7 6.6 6.4 7.7 7.4
Small Metro 1.7 1.8 5.5a 6.4 6.6 7.4
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 1.9 1.7 5.9 6.6 7.1 7.5
< 250K Pop. 1.3 1.9 4.6 6.0 5.6 7.1
Nonmetro 1.4 1.3 6.1 5.2 7.0 6.0
Urbanized 1.3 1.5 6.2 6.3 7.1 7.3
Less Urbanized 1.5 1.3 6.0 5.0 6.9 5.8
Completely Rural 1.5 0.3 6.6a 2.3 7.1a 2.5
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Table 5.13A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 5,847 5,758 17,438 17,273 20,570 20,373
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 1,058 997 2,881 2,890 3,472 3,432
New England 235 313 939 1,060 1,067 1,239
Middle Atlantic 823 684 1,942 1,830 2,406 2,193
Midwest 1,280 1,178 4,330 4,390 4,999 5,024
East North Central 980 900 2,831 3,093 3,356 3,568
West North Central 299 278 1,500 1,297 1,643 1,456
South 2,156 2,244 5,724 5,944 6,876 7,134
South Atlantic 1,103 1,203 2,840a 3,384 3,459 3,996
East South Central 358 441 829 831 1,026 1,062
West South Central 694 600 2,055 1,729 2,392 2,076
West 1,354 1,339 4,502 4,049 5,222 4,784
Mountain 387 523 1,407 1,212 1,604 1,530
Pacific 967 816 3,095 2,837 3,618 3,254
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 3,232 3,137 9,706 9,244 11,391 10,926
Small Metro 1,767 1,794 4,805a 5,470 5,798 6,415
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 1,266 1,208 3,318 3,699 4,031 4,335
< 250K Pop. 501 586 1,487 1,771 1,767 2,080
Nonmetro 848 826 2,928 2,559 3,381 3,032
Urbanized 323 403 1,180 1,242 1,367 1,473
Less Urbanized 434 373 1,403 1,167 1,632 1,381
Completely Rural 91 50 345b 150 382b 179
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Table 5.13B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2.7 2.6 7.9 7.8 9.3 9.2
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 2.6 2.4 7.0 7.0 8.4 8.3
New England 2.2 2.9 8.6 9.8 9.8 11.4
Middle Atlantic 2.7 2.2 6.4 6.0 7.9 7.2
Midwest 2.6 2.4 8.8 8.9 10.2 10.2
East North Central 2.9 2.6 8.3 9.0 9.8 10.4
West North Central 2.0 1.9 10.2 8.8 11.1 9.8
South 2.7 2.8 7.2 7.4 8.6 8.8
South Atlantic 2.6 2.8 6.7 7.9 8.2 9.3
East South Central 2.7 3.3 6.3 6.3 7.8 8.0
West South Central 2.9 2.4 8.5 7.0 9.8 8.4
West 2.7 2.6 8.9 7.9 10.4 9.3
Mountain 2.6 3.4 9.3 7.8 10.6 9.9
Pacific 2.7 2.3 8.8 7.9 10.2 9.1
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 2.7 2.6 8.1 7.8 9.6 9.2
Small Metro 2.8 2.7 7.6 8.2 9.1 9.6
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 3.0 2.7 8.0 8.3 9.7 9.7
< 250K Pop. 2.3 2.6 6.8 8.0 8.1 9.4
Nonmetro 2.2 2.2 7.7 6.9 8.9 8.2
Urbanized 2.2 2.7 8.0 8.3 9.3 9.8
Less Urbanized 2.3 2.1 7.3 6.6 8.5 7.8
Completely Rural 2.2 1.2 8.4b 3.6 9.3b 4.3
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Table 5.14A – Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Past Year Dependence Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates in these designated rows do not include data from methamphetamine use items added in 2005 and 2006.
3 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
ILLICIT DRUGS1,2 4,838 4,684 637 577 1,777 1,781 2,424 2,326
Marijuana and Hashish 2,616 2,501 447 382 1,213 1,219 956 899
Cocaine 1,211 1,162 48 62 297 300 865 800
Heroin 296 178 6 7 55 60 236 111
Hallucinogens 120 107 38 36 70 43 12 27
Inhalants 48 45 34 28 14 6 * 10
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2,3 1,310 1,552 187 186 434 471 688 894
Pain Relievers 1,072 1,264 134 130 332 390 605 744
Tranquilizers 177 201 21 32 64 40 92 128
Stimulants2 277 305 58 42 109 80 111 183
Sedatives 53 94 13 14 17 14 23 65
ALCOHOL 8,407 8,450 474 554 2,497 2,373 5,437 5,523
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1,2 1,329 1,369 153 165 549 504 627 700
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1,2 11,916 11,765 958 966 3,724 3,650 7,234 7,149
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Table 5.14B – Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Past Year Dependence Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates in these designated rows do not include data from methamphetamine use items added in 2005 and 2006.
3 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
ILLICIT DRUGS1,2 2.0 1.9 2.5 2.3 5.4 5.4 1.3 1.2
Marijuana and Hashish 1.1 1.0 1.8 1.5 3.7 3.7 0.5 0.5
Cocaine 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.9 0.9 0.5 0.4
Heroin 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1
Hallucinogens 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0
Inhalants 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 * 0.0
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2,3 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.7 1.3 1.4 0.4 0.5
Pain Relievers 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 1.2 0.3 0.4
Tranquilizers 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.1
Stimulants2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1
Sedatives 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
ALCOHOL 3.4 3.4 1.9 2.2 7.6 7.3 2.9 2.9
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1,2 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.7 1.7 1.5 0.3 0.4
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1,2 4.8 4.7 3.8 3.8 11.4 11.2 3.9 3.8
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Table 5.15A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Age Category SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2,457 2,163 2,764 2,733 1,566 1,406 4,031 3,913
12 5 3 4 1 4 0 7 4
13 10 6 8 4 2 4 17 21
14 20 24 21 17 16 9 36 37
15 46 54 35 45 31 40 54 79
16 79 73 55 66 40 48 108 107
17 96 70 73 57 58 50 128 92
18 103a 59 106 75 69 42 155a 103
19 65 60 75 89 41 42 113 118
20 63 82 76 102 39 44 105 147
21 69 75 97 79 50 34 123 125
22 71 41 71 59 45 30 113 74
23 50 48 50 73 33 35 74 96
24 73 52 81 76 55 34 100 103
25 56 56 68 68 42 38 89 89
26-29 337a 192 347 232 213a 100 519 354
30-34 269 182 333 208 200 124 436 307
35-39 157 272 218 278 81 148 334 441
40-44 378 263 403 350 231 183 579 448
45-49 238 208 238 341 148 166 349 448
50-54 74 247 87a 290 31 168 135a 371
55-59 98 64 199 182 81 64 236 190
60-64 85 32 59 18 44 2 100 76
65 or Older 14 * 60 22 12 * 122 80
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Table 5.15B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Age Category SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1.0 0.9 1.1 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.6 1.6
12 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.1
13 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.4 0.5
14 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.9 0.9
15 1.0 1.2 0.8 1.0 0.7 0.9 1.2 1.8
16 1.8 1.6 1.3 1.5 0.9 1.1 2.5 2.4
17 2.3 1.7 1.8 1.4 1.4 1.2 3.1 2.2
18 2.3a 1.2 2.3 1.6 1.5 0.9 3.4a 2.2
19 1.6 1.4 1.8 2.0 1.0 1.0 2.7 2.7
20 1.6 2.0 1.9 2.5 1.0 1.1 2.6 3.6
21 1.6 1.8 2.3 1.9 1.2 0.8 2.9 3.1
22 1.8 1.1 1.8 1.5 1.1 0.8 2.9 2.0
23 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.9 0.8 0.9 1.9 2.4
24 1.9 1.3 2.1 1.9 1.4 0.9 2.5 2.6
25 1.5 1.5 1.8 1.8 1.1 1.0 2.3 2.4
26-29 2.0a 1.2 2.1 1.4 1.3a 0.6 3.1 2.2
30-34 1.4 1.0 1.8 1.1 1.1 0.7 2.3 1.6
35-39 0.7 1.3 1.0 1.3 0.4 0.7 1.6 2.1
40-44 1.7 1.2 1.8 1.7 1.0 0.9 2.6 2.1
45-49 1.1 0.9 1.1 1.5 0.7 0.7 1.6 2.0
50-54 0.4 1.1 0.4a 1.3 0.2 0.8 0.6a 1.7
55-59 0.6 0.3 1.1 1.0 0.5 0.3 1.3 1.0
60-64 0.6 0.2 0.4 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.7 0.6
65 or Older 0.0 * 0.2 0.1 0.0 * 0.3 0.2
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Table 5.16A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2,457 2,163 2,764 2,733 1,566 1,406 4,031 3,913
AGE                
12-17 256 230 197 191 151 152 351 341
18-25 551 474 624 621 374 299 872 856
26 or Older 1,650 1,459 1,943 1,921 1,041 955 2,809 2,716
GENDER                
Male 1,619 1,529 1,916 1,979 1,058 1,066 2,707 2,764
Female 838a 634 847 754 508a 340 1,324 1,148
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,897 1,960 2,160 2,489 1,154 1,283 3,231 3,541
White 1,355 1,468 1,695 1,870 804 954 2,458 2,685
Black or African American 446 398 368 506 281 287 603 680
American Indian or Alaska Native 28 18 30 46 20 14 69 59
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 6 0 9 * 3 0 15 7
Asian 34 25 26 7 25 5 44 29
Two or More Races 27 50 30 53 21 23 42 81
Hispanic or Latino 560b 203 604b 244 412b 123 800b 372
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Table 5.16B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1.0 0.9 1.1 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.6 1.6
AGE                
12-17 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.6 1.4 1.4
18-25 1.7 1.4 1.9 1.9 1.1 0.9 2.7 2.6
26 or Older 0.9 0.8 1.0 1.0 0.6 0.5 1.5 1.4
GENDER                
Male 1.4 1.3 1.6 1.6 0.9 0.9 2.3 2.3
Female 0.7a 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.4a 0.3 1.0 0.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.2 0.5 0.6 1.5 1.7
White 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 0.5 0.6 1.5 1.6
Black or African American 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.7 1.0 1.0 2.1 2.3
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3 1.4 2.5 3.6 1.6 1.1 5.6 4.7
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.7 0.1 1.0 * 0.4 0.0 1.6 1.0
Asian 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.4 0.3
Two or More Races 1.0 1.8 1.1 2.0 0.8 0.9 1.6 2.9
Hispanic or Latino 1.7b 0.6 1.8b 0.7 1.2b 0.4 2.4b 1.1
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Table 5.17A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 256 230 197 191 151 152 351 341
GENDER                
Male 135 144 104 108 70 91 194 205
Female 121 85 92 83 81 61 157 136
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 210 196 159 163 120 128 291 292
White 165 157 126 133 94 102 228 226
Black or African American 15 24 12 18 7 16 27 42
American Indian or Alaska Native * 3 * 1 * 1 * *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 14 4 6 3 5 3 15 4
Two or More Races 8 8 6 7 6 7 11 9
Hispanic or Latino 46 33 38 28 31 24 59 49
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN                
Male, White, Not Hispanic 81 93 61 70 37 58 122 122
Female, White, Not Hispanic 84 64 64 63 57 44 106 104
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 12 16 11 9 6 8 20 28
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 3 8 2 9 2 8 7 14
Male, Hispanic 24 26 18 22 15 19 32 37
Female, Hispanic 22 7 20 6 16 5 27 12
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Table 5.17B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.6 1.4 1.4
GENDER                
Male 1.0 1.1 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.7 1.5 1.6
Female 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.5 1.3 1.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.6 1.4 1.4
White 1.1 1.0 0.8 0.9 0.6 0.7 1.5 1.5
Black or African American 0.4 0.6 0.3 0.5 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.1
American Indian or Alaska Native * 1.9 * 0.7 * 0.5 * *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 1.3 0.4 0.6 0.3 0.5 0.3 1.4 0.4
Two or More Races 1.8 1.8 1.5 1.7 1.4 1.6 2.8 2.1
Hispanic or Latino 1.0 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.7 0.5 1.3 1.1
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN                
Male, White, Not Hispanic 1.0 1.2 0.8 0.9 0.5 0.7 1.6 1.6
Female, White, Not Hispanic 1.1 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.8 0.6 1.4 1.4
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 0.6 0.8 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.4 1.0 1.5
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 0.2 0.4 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.7
Male, Hispanic 1.0 1.1 0.8 0.9 0.6 0.8 1.4 1.6
Female, Hispanic 1.0 0.3 0.9 0.3 0.7 0.2 1.2 0.5
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Table 5.18A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 551 474 624 621 374 299 872 856
GENDER                
Male 312 307 393 440 210 199 547 599
Female 239 167 231 181 164a 100 325 257
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 480 404 544 536 327 254 760 730
White 359 335 442 445 241 210 615 606
Black or African American 86 53 74 67 65 34 103 92
American Indian or Alaska Native * 3 5 7 2 3 12 9
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 15 3 16 3 15 2 16 6
Two or More Races 7 10 7 8 4 5 11 13
Hispanic or Latino 71 70 80 85 47 45 112 126
EDUCATION                
< High School 211 169 185 180 142 116 282 261
High School Graduate 201 195 217 250 136 125 309 341
Some College 132 107 203 169 93 57 254 227
College Graduate 6 3 19 22 2 2 26 27
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 239 204 302 314 166 134 416 416
Part-Time 105 79 140 104 78 44 178 149
Unemployed 88 78 81 75 64 54 114 109
Other3 120 112 101 127 66 66 163 182
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Table 5.18B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1.7 1.4 1.9 1.9 1.1 0.9 2.7 2.6
GENDER                
Male 1.9 1.9 2.4 2.7 1.3 1.2 3.3 3.6
Female 1.5a 1.0 1.4 1.1 1.0a 0.6 2.0 1.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.8 1.5 2.0 2.0 1.2 0.9 2.8 2.7
White 1.8 1.7 2.2 2.2 1.2 1.0 3.0 3.0
Black or African American 1.9 1.2 1.7 1.5 1.4 0.8 2.3 2.0
American Indian or Alaska Native * 1.8 2.8 4.5 1.2 1.8 6.9 5.1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 1.0 0.2 1.0 0.2 1.0 0.1 1.0 0.4
Two or More Races 1.9 2.3 1.9 1.7 1.2 1.2 3.1 2.9
Hispanic or Latino 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.5 0.8 0.8 1.9 2.2
EDUCATION                
< High School 3.2 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.2 1.9 4.3 4.2
High School Graduate 1.8 1.7 1.9 2.2 1.2 1.1 2.7 3.1
Some College 1.2 1.0 1.9 1.5 0.9 0.5 2.4 2.1
College Graduate 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.5 0.1 0.0 0.6 0.6
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 1.5 1.3 1.9 2.0 1.1 0.9 2.6 2.7
Part-Time 1.3 0.9 1.7 1.2 0.9 0.5 2.2 1.8
Unemployed 3.5 3.0 3.2 2.9 2.6 2.1 4.6 4.2
Other3 1.9 1.8 1.6 2.0 1.1 1.0 2.6 2.9
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Table 5.19A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1,650 1,459 1,943 1,921 1,041 955 2,809 2,716
GENDER                
Male 1,172 1,078 1,419 1,431 777 776 1,967 1,960
Female 478 382 524 490 264 179 842 756
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,207 1,360 1,458 1,790 707 901 2,179 2,519
White 831 977 1,128 1,292 470 642 1,615 1,853
Black or African American 346 322 282 421 209 237 474 546
American Indian or Alaska Native 9 11 16 38 9 10 * 42
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 5 18 5 1 5 * 13 19
Two or More Races 13 32 17 39 11 12 20 59
Hispanic or Latino 443b 99 486b 130 334b 54 629b 196
EDUCATION                
< High School 607a 357 541 458 362 261 887 683
High School Graduate 490 548 647 727 316 341 923 1,048
Some College 451 350 493 500 279 234 693 639
College Graduate 102 204 262 235 84 119 305 346
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 664 623 1,007 937 455 433 1,368 1,264
Part-Time 176 221 191 224 84 169 296 301
Unemployed 182 141 176 121 96 89 276 190
Other3 627 474 569 638 407 263 868 961
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Table 5.19B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 0.9 0.8 1.0 1.0 0.6 0.5 1.5 1.4
GENDER                
Male 1.3 1.2 1.6 1.6 0.9 0.9 2.2 2.2
Female 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.9 0.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.1 0.4 0.5 1.3 1.5
White 0.6 0.7 0.8 1.0 0.4 0.5 1.2 1.4
Black or African American 1.7 1.5 1.4 2.0 1.0 1.1 2.3 2.6
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0 1.2 1.8 4.0 1.0 1.1 * 4.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.1 * 0.2 0.2
Two or More Races 0.7 1.7 0.9 2.1 0.6 0.6 1.0 3.1
Hispanic or Latino 1.9b 0.4 2.1b 0.5 1.4b 0.2 2.7b 0.8
EDUCATION                
< High School 2.0a 1.2 1.8 1.5 1.2 0.9 2.9 2.3
High School Graduate 0.8 1.0 1.1 1.3 0.5 0.6 1.6 1.8
Some College 1.0 0.8 1.1 1.1 0.6 0.5 1.6 1.4
College Graduate 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.6
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 0.6 0.6 1.0 0.9 0.4 0.4 1.3 1.2
Part-Time 0.9 1.0 0.9 1.1 0.4 0.8 1.4 1.4
Unemployed 4.0 3.1 3.9 2.7 2.1 2.0 6.1 4.2
Other3 1.1 0.8 1.0 1.1 0.7 0.5 1.5 1.7
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Table 5.20A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2,201 1,933 2,567 2,542 1,415 1,254 3,680 3,572
GENDER                
Male 1,484 1,384 1,812 1,871 987 974 2,513 2,559
Female 717 549 755 671 428a 280 1,167 1,012
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,687 1,764 2,001 2,326 1,034 1,155 2,939 3,250
White 1,190 1,311 1,570 1,736 710 852 2,230 2,459
Black or African American 431 375 356 488 274 271 577 637
American Indian or Alaska Native 19 15 21 45 12 13 59 51
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 6 * 9 * 3 * 14 *
Asian 20 22 21 4 20 2 29 25
Two or More Races 19 42 24 46 15 17 30 72
Hispanic or Latino 514b 169 566b 216 381b 99 741b 322
EDUCATION                
< High School 818a 526 726 638 504 377 1,170 943
High School Graduate 691 743 864 978 452 465 1,232 1,389
Some College 583 458 696 669 372 291 947 866
College Graduate 108 207 281 257 87 121 331 373
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 903 828 1,309 1,252 621 568 1,784 1,680
Part-Time 281 300 331 329 163 214 474 450
Unemployed 270 219 257 197 159 144 390 299
Other3 746 587 670 765 472 329 1,032 1,143
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Table 5.20B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1.0 0.9 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.7 1.6
GENDER                
Male 1.4 1.3 1.7 1.7 0.9 0.9 2.4 2.4
Female 0.6 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.4a 0.2 1.0 0.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.2 0.5 0.6 1.5 1.7
White 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 0.5 0.6 1.5 1.6
Black or African American 1.7 1.5 1.4 1.9 1.1 1.1 2.3 2.5
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7 1.3 1.9 4.1 1.1 1.2 5.4 4.6
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.8 * 1.1 * 0.4 * 1.7 *
Asian 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.3 0.3
Two or More Races 0.9 1.8 1.1 2.0 0.7 0.7 1.4 3.1
Hispanic or Latino 1.8b 0.6 2.0b 0.7 1.3b 0.3 2.6b 1.1
EDUCATION                
< High School 2.2a 1.4 2.0 1.8 1.4 1.0 3.2 2.6
High School Graduate 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.4 0.7 0.7 1.8 2.0
Some College 1.1 0.8 1.3 1.2 0.7 0.5 1.7 1.5
College Graduate 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.6 0.6
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 0.7 0.7 1.1 1.0 0.5 0.5 1.5 1.4
Part-Time 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 0.6 0.7 1.6 1.5
Unemployed 3.8 3.1 3.6 2.8 2.3 2.0 5.5 4.2
Other3 1.2 0.9 1.1 1.2 0.7 0.5 1.6 1.8
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Table 5.21A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 2,457 2,163 2,764 2,733 1,566 1,406 4,031 3,913
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION                
Northeast 536 356 595a 366 382a 183 774 604
New England 87 96 139 122 60 55 174 170
Middle Atlantic 449a 260 456a 244 322a 128 600 434
Midwest 454 389 672 782 314 278 897 1,058
East North Central 334 307 514 613 244 225 665 788
West North Central 120 82 159 169 69 53 232 270
South 761 817 760 892 420 551 1,218 1,285
South Atlantic 398 387 418 526 188 281 698 684
East South Central 159 201 140 175 92 131 221 255
West South Central 204 229 202 191 140 140 299 346
West 706 601 737 693 450 393 1,142 966
Mountain 185 152 148 206 81 90 327 303
Pacific 521 449 589 487 369 303 815 663
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 1,401 1,187 1,503 1,445 916 755 2,218 2,080
Small Metro 672 584 784 758 435 407 1,104 1,082
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 432 416 498 494 267 274 723 704
< 250K Pop. 241 168 287 264 168 134 381 378
Nonmetro 383 392 476 530 215 244 709 751
Urbanized 149 153 208 222 89 109 311 287
Less Urbanized 209 215 244 264 117 117 354 414
Completely Rural 26 24 24 43 9 18 44 51
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Table 5.21B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1.0 0.9 1.1 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.6 1.6
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION                
Northeast 1.2 0.8 1.3a 0.8 0.8a 0.4 1.7 1.3
New England 0.7 0.8 1.2 1.0 0.5 0.5 1.4 1.4
Middle Atlantic 1.3a 0.8 1.3a 0.7 1.0a 0.4 1.8 1.3
Midwest 0.8 0.7 1.2 1.4 0.6 0.5 1.6 1.9
East North Central 0.9 0.8 1.3 1.6 0.6 0.6 1.7 2.1
West North Central 0.7 0.5 1.0 1.0 0.4 0.3 1.4 1.6
South 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.0 0.5 0.6 1.4 1.4
South Atlantic 0.8 0.8 0.9 1.1 0.4 0.6 1.5 1.4
East South Central 1.1 1.4 1.0 1.2 0.6 0.9 1.5 1.7
West South Central 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.5 1.1 1.3
West 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.2 0.8 0.7 2.0 1.7
Mountain 1.1 0.9 0.9 1.2 0.5 0.5 1.9 1.8
Pacific 1.3 1.1 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.8 2.1 1.7
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 1.1 0.9 1.1 1.1 0.7 0.6 1.7 1.6
Small Metro 0.9 0.8 1.1 1.0 0.6 0.5 1.6 1.5
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 0.9 0.8 1.1 1.0 0.6 0.5 1.5 1.4
< 250K Pop. 1.0 0.7 1.2 1.1 0.7 0.5 1.6 1.5
Nonmetro 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.3 0.5 0.6 1.7 1.8
Urbanized 0.9 0.9 1.3 1.3 0.5 0.7 1.9 1.7
Less Urbanized 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 0.6 0.6 1.7 2.1
Completely Rural 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.9 0.2 0.4 1.0 1.1
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Table 5.22A – Substances for Which Last or Current Treatment Was Received among Persons Who Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Substance for Which Last or Current Treatment Was Received1 Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding specific substances for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Estimates for stimulants do not include data from methamphetamine use items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
Marijuana 1,229a 936 188 172 378a 279 663 485
Cocaine 928 809 48 34 166 132 714 643
Heroin 466 335 5 8 66 73 396 254
Hallucinogens 442 303 46 30 113 99 282 175
Inhalants 253 184 20 12 60 59 173 113
Pain Relievers 547 558 57 41 158 130 332 388
Tranquilizers 385 267 35 24 106 76 245 166
Stimulants2 535a 311 44 22 121 102 370a 187
Sedatives 189a 60 10 5 27 21 152a 33
Alcohol 2,546 2,462 148 162 554 565 1,844 1,734
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Table 5.22B – Substances for Which Last or Current Treatment Was Received among Persons Who Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Substance for Which Last or Current Treatment Was Received1 Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding specific substances for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
2 Estimates for stimulants do not include data from methamphetamine use items added in 2005 and 2006.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
Marijuana 30.5a 23.9 53.6 50.4 43.3b 32.6 23.6 17.9
Cocaine 23.0 20.7 13.7 10.1 19.1 15.4 25.4 23.7
Heroin 11.6 8.6 1.3 2.4 7.5 8.5 14.1 9.3
Hallucinogens 11.0 7.8 13.3 8.8 13.0 11.5 10.0 6.4
Inhalants 6.3 4.7 5.7 3.5 6.9 6.9 6.2 4.2
Pain Relievers 13.6 14.3 16.3 12.0 18.1 15.1 11.8 14.3
Tranquilizers 9.6 6.8 9.8 7.1 12.1 8.9 8.7 6.1
Stimulants2 13.3a 8.0 12.5a 6.5 13.9 11.9 13.2a 6.9
Sedatives 4.7a 1.5 2.9 1.6 3.1 2.5 5.4a 1.2
Alcohol 63.2 62.9 42.2 47.6 63.5 66.1 65.7 63.9
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Table 5.23A – Locations Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Location of Treatment1 Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
Hospital as an Inpatient 514 387 47 46 99 97 367 244
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 636 636 46 59 154 145 436 432
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,045 936 78 83 254 218 713 635
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 681 519 74a 42 133 104 475 373
Emergency Room 229 217 40 28 62 48 126 141
Private Doctor's Office 328 306 37 41 98 70 192 195
Self-Help Group 1,256 1,159 89 111 316b 204 850 843
Prison/Jail 314 194 30 15 55 62 229 117
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Table 5.23B – Locations Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Location of Treatment1 Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
Hospital as an Inpatient 20.9 17.9 18.4 19.9 18.1 20.6 22.3 16.7
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 25.9 29.4 18.1 25.6 28.0 30.5 26.4 29.6
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 42.5 43.3 30.5 36.2 46.2 45.9 43.2 43.5
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 27.7 24.0 28.7 18.1 24.1 22.0 28.8 25.5
Emergency Room 9.3 10.1 15.8 12.2 11.3 10.1 7.7 9.7
Private Doctor's Office 13.3 14.2 14.3 17.7 17.9 14.8 11.7 13.4
Self-Help Group 51.1 53.6 34.9a 48.6 57.4b 43.0 51.5 57.8
Prison/Jail 12.8 9.0 11.9 6.5 10.0 13.1 13.9 8.0
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Table 5.24A – Locations Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Location of Treatment1 Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
Hospital as an Inpatient 476 565 43 29 107 82 327 454
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 629 682 37 35 128 104 464 542
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 957 1,044 63 54 217 205 676 784
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 692 622 47 25 143 98 501 499
Emergency Room 183a 358 28 23 49 54 106a 282
Private Doctor's Office 417 357 27 19 82 83 307 256
Self-Help Group 1,591 1,535 73 77 346 289 1,172 1,169
Prison/Jail 215 233 20 15 66 70 129 148
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Table 5.24B – Locations Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Location of Treatment1 Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
Hospital as an Inpatient 17.2 20.7 21.8 15.2 17.1 13.2 16.8 23.6
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 22.8 24.9 18.9 18.3 20.5 16.8 23.9 28.2
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 34.6 38.2 32.1 28.2 34.8 33.1 34.8 40.8
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 25.0 22.8 24.1a 13.3 23.0 15.7 25.8 26.0
Emergency Room 6.6a 13.1 14.1 11.8 7.9 8.6 5.5a 14.7
Private Doctor's Office 15.1 13.1 13.8 9.8 13.2 13.3 15.8 13.3
Self-Help Group 57.6 56.2 37.1 40.4 55.5a 46.6 60.3 60.9
Prison/Jail 7.8 8.5 10.3 7.8 10.5 11.3 6.6 7.7
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Table 5.25A – Locations Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Location of Treatment1 Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
Hospital as an Inpatient 816 779 65 59 156 135 595 584
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 934 1,044 54 69 192 188 688 786
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,621 1,705 106 112 353 347 1,161 1,246
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 1,104 889 97a 56 215 158 792 674
Emergency Room 397 523 53 45 98 92 246 386
Private Doctor's Office 610 593 53 51 146 133 410 409
Self-Help Group 2,183 2,173 124 151 515a 397 1,544 1,624
Prison/Jail 420 302 36 22 102 107 282 173
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Table 5.25B – Locations Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Location of Treatment1 Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
Hospital as an Inpatient 20.2 19.9 18.6 17.4 17.9 15.8 21.2 21.5
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 23.2 26.7 15.3 20.3 22.0 22.0 24.5 28.9
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 40.2 43.6 30.4 32.7 40.5 40.6 41.3 45.9
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 27.4 22.7 27.8a 16.6 24.7 18.5 28.2 24.8
Emergency Room 9.9 13.4 15.0 13.3 11.3 10.8 8.8 14.2
Private Doctor's Office 15.1 15.2 15.2 14.9 16.8 15.6 14.6 15.1
Self-Help Group 54.2 55.5 35.2 44.4 59.1b 46.4 55.0 59.8
Prison/Jail 10.4 7.7 10.2 6.5 11.7 12.4 10.0 6.4
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Table 5.26A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Past Year Dependence and/or Abuse Status: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Dependence and/or Abuse Status SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
DEPENDENCE                
None 1,283 1,165 1,618 1,500 828 695 2,334 2,241
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 357 244 308 337 277 232 403 379
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 1,173 998 1,145 1,233 739 711 1,697 1,671
Illicit Drugs 998a 723 618 631 570 451 1,115 998
Alcohol 532 519 836 940 446 492 986 1,052
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE                
None 1,021 842 1,226 1,015 664 462 1,792 1,617
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 548 411 482 507 410 352 671 616
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 1,436 1,321 1,538 1,718 902 944 2,239 2,296
Illicit Drugs 1,133 898 753 809 659 581 1,310 1,264
Alcohol 851 834 1,266 1,416 653 715 1,600 1,648
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Table 5.26B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Past Year Dependence and/or Abuse Status: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Dependence and/or Abuse Status SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
DEPENDENCE                
None 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.3 1.0 0.9
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 26.9a 17.8 23.2 24.6 20.8 16.9 30.4 27.7
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 9.8 8.5 9.6 10.5 6.2 6.0 14.2 14.2
Illicit Drugs 20.6a 15.4 12.8 13.5 11.8 9.6 23.0 21.3
Alcohol 6.3 6.1 9.9 11.1 5.3 5.8 11.7 12.4
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE                
None 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.8 0.7
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 17.1 13.0 15.0 16.0 12.8 11.1 20.9 19.4
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 6.3 5.9 6.8 7.7 4.0 4.2 9.9 10.3
Illicit Drugs 16.1 13.1 10.7 11.8 9.4 8.5 18.7 18.4
Alcohol 4.5 4.5 6.7 7.6 3.5 3.8 8.5 8.8
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Table 5.27A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Age Category SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1,576 1,343 1,557 1,567 731 615 2,537 2,412
12 5 * 4 * 4 * 5 0
13 5 2 5 2 0 1 9 5
14 9 14 10 11 5 3 15 22
15 21 20 16 16 13 10 26 28
16 40 37 24 25 14 14 51 50
17 56 37 41 29 25 24 74 45
18 56 33 52 31 32 16 77 55
19 39 42 32 37 21 24 53 57
20 41 47 51 37 23 15 71 73
21 43 55 44 41 22 24 76 72
22 42 24 32 30 20 14 62 43
23 29 32 24 47 16 17 38 63
24 56 34 42 39 32 15 68 61
25 34 35 39 26 18 13 59 57
26-29 223 146 195 142 93 61 344 228
30-34 194 145 210 166 117 98 296 213
35-39 70a 179 106 106 33 48 145 238
40-44 274 143 251 235 107 54 419 325
45-49 142 158 134 232 65 114 267 293
50-54 56 74 49 164 14 44 104 256
55-59 88 56 140 126 46 8 182 174
60-64 41 29 5 9 * * 46 38
65 or Older 11 * 49 15 9 * 51 15
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Table 5.27B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Age Category SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 1.0 1.0
12 0.1 * 0.1 * 0.1 * 0.1 0.0
13 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.1
14 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.5
15 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.6 0.6
16 0.9 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.3 1.2 1.1
17 1.3 0.9 1.0 0.7 0.6 0.6 1.8 1.1
18 1.2 0.7 1.1 0.7 0.7 0.3 1.7 1.2
19 0.9 1.0 0.8 0.9 0.5 0.6 1.3 1.3
20 1.0 1.1 1.3 0.9 0.6 0.4 1.8 1.8
21 1.0 1.3 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.6 1.8 1.8
22 1.1 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.4 1.6 1.1
23 0.7 0.8 0.6 1.2 0.4 0.4 1.0 1.6
24 1.4 0.9 1.1 1.0 0.8 0.4 1.7 1.6
25 0.9 1.0 1.0 0.7 0.5 0.3 1.5 1.5
26-29 1.4 0.9 1.2 0.9 0.6 0.4 2.1 1.4
30-34 1.0 0.8 1.1 0.9 0.6 0.5 1.6 1.1
35-39 0.3a 0.8 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.7 1.1
40-44 1.2 0.7 1.1 1.1 0.5 0.3 1.9 1.5
45-49 0.6 0.7 0.6 1.0 0.3 0.5 1.2 1.3
50-54 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.5 1.2
55-59 0.5 0.3 0.8 0.7 0.3 0.0 1.0 0.9
60-64 0.3 0.2 0.0 0.1 * * 0.3 0.3
65 or Older 0.0 * 0.1 0.0 0.0 * 0.1 0.0
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Table 5.28A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1,576 1,343 1,557 1,567 731 615 2,537 2,412
AGE                
12-17 136 111 101 82 62 52 181 150
18-25 340 303 317 289 184 138 503 482
26 or Older 1,100 929 1,139 1,196 484 425 1,853 1,780
GENDER                
Male 979 917 1,023 1,142 460 459 1,625 1,703
Female 597a 427 534 425 271a 156 913 709
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,272 1,253 1,227 1,437 566 564 2,026 2,235
White 919 943 961 1,093 408 449 1,540 1,626
Black or African American 299 245 208 279 124 99 395 494
American Indian or Alaska Native 14 9 18 39 6 7 28 43
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 3 * 7 0 3 * 7 0
Asian 16 21 12 * 11 * 28 22
Two or More Races 21 34 22 25 15 10 28 50
Hispanic or Latino 304b 91 330a 130 165a 51 511b 177
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Table 5.28B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 1.0 1.0
AGE                
12-17 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.7 0.6
18-25 1.0 0.9 1.0 0.9 0.6 0.4 1.5 1.5
26 or Older 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 1.0 0.9
GENDER                
Male 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.4 0.4 1.4 1.4
Female 0.5a 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.2a 0.1 0.7 0.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.0
White 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.9 1.0
Black or African American 1.0 0.8 0.7 1.0 0.4 0.3 1.4 1.7
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2 0.7 1.4 3.1 0.4 0.5 2.3 3.4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.3 * 0.8 0.1 0.3 * 0.8 0.1
Asian 0.2 0.2 0.1 * 0.1 * 0.3 0.2
Two or More Races 0.8 1.3 0.8 0.9 0.6 0.3 1.1 1.8
Hispanic or Latino 0.9b 0.3 1.0a 0.4 0.5a 0.1 1.5b 0.5
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Table 5.29A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 136 111 101 82 62 52 181 150
GENDER                
Male 62 67 56 43 30 26 90 89
Female 74 44 45 39 32 26 91 61
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 119 103 83 72 51 49 156 133
White 100 82 65 59 43 40 126 108
Black or African American 3 14 5 9 * 6 9 17
American Indian or Alaska Native 3 2 * 1 2 1 * 2
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 10 2 * * * * 10 2
Two or More Races 3 3 2 3 2 2 3 4
Hispanic or Latino 18 8 18 10 11 3 25 17
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN                
Male, White, Not Hispanic 47 48 36 28 19 20 64 60
Female, White, Not Hispanic 53 34 29 31 24 21 62 48
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 2 8 5 6 * 3 7 11
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 2 6 0 3 * 3 2 6
Male, Hispanic 4 6 4 8 3 3 5 13
Female, Hispanic 13 2 14 2 8 0 20 4
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Table 5.29B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.7 0.6
GENDER                
Male 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.7 0.7
Female 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.7 0.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.7 0.6
White 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.8 0.7
Black or African American 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.2 * 0.2 0.2 0.4
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0 1.0 * 0.6 1.3 0.5 * 1.1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 1.0 0.2 * * * * 1.0 0.2
Two or More Races 0.7 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.4 0.7 1.0
Hispanic or Latino 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.4
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN                
Male, White, Not Hispanic 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.8 0.8
Female, White, Not Hispanic 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.8 0.7
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.3 * 0.2 0.4 0.6
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.2 * 0.2 0.1 0.3
Male, Hispanic 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.5
Female, Hispanic 0.6 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.4 0.0 0.9 0.2
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Table 5.30A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 340 303 317 289 184 138 503 482
GENDER                
Male 191 197 195 204 98 98 302 323
Female 148 106 122 85 86 40 201 159
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 300 250 287 250 170 111 445 413
White 237 206 228 218 131 87 354 357
Black or African American 45 35 45 27 30 20 61 43
American Indian or Alaska Native * 1 2 3 0 1 * 4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 1 7 * * * 14 1
Two or More Races 5 7 5 3 3 2 8 8
Hispanic or Latino 40 53 29 38 14 27 59 69
EDUCATION                
< High School 135 116 105 85 72 55 174 159
High School Graduate 121 134 108 132 66 67 169 207
Some College 82 51 99 61 47a 16 154a 103
College Graduate 2 2 4 10 * 0 6 12
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 153 127 151 141 83 60 241 224
Part-Time 40 39 50 47 23 21 71 66
Unemployed 69 48 59 35 44a 19 85 67
Other3 79 89 56 66 35 38 105 125
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Table 5.30B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1.0 0.9 1.0 0.9 0.6 0.4 1.5 1.5
GENDER                
Male 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 0.6 0.6 1.8 2.0
Female 0.9 0.7 0.8 0.5 0.5 0.2 1.2 1.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.1 0.9 1.1 0.9 0.6 0.4 1.7 1.5
White 1.2 1.0 1.1 1.1 0.6 0.4 1.8 1.8
Black or African American 1.0 0.8 1.0 0.6 0.7 0.4 1.4 1.0
American Indian or Alaska Native * 0.8 1.2 1.8 0.1 0.8 * 2.6
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 0.0 0.5 * * * 0.9 0.0
Two or More Races 1.5 1.6 1.5 0.7 0.7 0.6 2.2 1.7
Hispanic or Latino 0.7 0.9 0.5 0.7 0.2 0.5 1.0 1.2
EDUCATION                
< High School 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.4 1.1 0.9 2.7 2.6
High School Graduate 1.1 1.2 1.0 1.2 0.6 0.6 1.5 1.9
Some College 0.8 0.5 0.9a 0.6 0.4a 0.1 1.4a 0.9
College Graduate 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.2 * 0.0 0.1 0.3
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 1.0 0.8 1.0 0.9 0.5 0.4 1.5 1.5
Part-Time 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.9 0.8
Unemployed 2.8 1.8 2.4 1.3 1.8a 0.7 3.4 2.6
Other3 1.3 1.4 0.9 1.0 0.6 0.6 1.7 2.0
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Table 5.31A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1,100 929 1,139 1,196 484 425 1,853 1,780
GENDER                
Male 726 653 772 895 332 335 1,232 1,292
Female 375 277 368 301 152 90 621 488
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 853 900 857 1,114 345 404 1,426 1,689
White 582 655 668 816 234 321 1,060 1,161
Black or African American 250 196 158 244 94 73 326 434
American Indian or Alaska Native 5 6 9 35 4 5 11 37
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 18 * 0 * * 5 19
Two or More Races 13 25 15 19 10 5 17 38
Hispanic or Latino 247b 30 283a 82 139a 21 428b 90
EDUCATION                
< High School 420a 210 347 302 180 128 645 440
High School Graduate 330 381 393 511 169 214 576 679
Some College 289 216 246 277 84 62 454 453
College Graduate 61 122 153 107 51 22 179 207
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 460 348 570 555 253 185 791 781
Part-Time 105 107 111 90 12 50 223 146
Unemployed 87 124 93 77 15 48 165 153
Other3 448 351 364 474 205 142 674 699
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Table 5.31B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 1.0 0.9
GENDER                
Male 0.8 0.7 0.9 1.0 0.4 0.4 1.4 1.4
Female 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.6 0.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.9 1.0
White 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.8 0.9
Black or African American 1.2 0.9 0.8 1.2 0.5 0.4 1.6 2.1
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6 0.7 1.0 3.8 0.4 0.5 1.2 3.9
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 0.2 * 0.0 * * 0.1 0.2
Two or More Races 0.7 1.3 0.8 1.0 0.6 0.3 0.9 2.0
Hispanic or Latino 1.1b 0.1 1.2a 0.3 0.6a 0.1 1.9b 0.4
EDUCATION                
< High School 1.4a 0.7 1.2 1.0 0.6 0.4 2.1 1.5
High School Graduate 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.3 0.4 1.0 1.2
Some College 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.2 0.1 1.0 1.0
College Graduate 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.3 0.4
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 0.4 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.7 0.7
Part-Time 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.2 1.1 0.7
Unemployed 1.9 2.8 2.0 1.7 0.3 1.1 3.6 3.4
Other3 0.8 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.4 0.2 1.2 1.2
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Table 5.32A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1,440 1,232 1,456 1,485 669 563 2,356 2,262
GENDER                
Male 917 850 966 1,099 430 433 1,534 1,614
Female 523 382 490 386 239a 130 822 647
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,153 1,149 1,144 1,365 515 515 1,870 2,102
White 819 861 896 1,034 365 408 1,414 1,518
Black or African American 296 231 202 270 124 93 387 477
American Indian or Alaska Native 11 8 11 38 4 6 19 41
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 3 * 7 0 3 * 7 0
Asian 7 19 7 0 7 * 19 19
Two or More Races 18 32 20 22 13 8 25 45
Hispanic or Latino 287b 83 312a 120 154 48 486b 160
EDUCATION                
< High School 555b 326 453 387 252 182 819 600
High School Graduate 451 516 501 643 235 280 745 885
Some College 371 267 345 338 131 78 608 557
College Graduate 63 123 157 117 51 22 184 220
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 613 475 722 696 336 245 1,032 1,005
Part-Time 145 145 162 136 34 71 294 212
Unemployed 156 172 152 112 59 67 251 220
Other3 526 440 420 541 240 180 780 824
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Table 5.32B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Demographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.3 0.3 1.1 1.0
GENDER                
Male 0.9 0.8 0.9 1.0 0.4 0.4 1.4 1.5
Female 0.5 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.2a 0.1 0.7 0.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.1
White 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.2 0.3 0.9 1.0
Black or African American 1.2 0.9 0.8 1.1 0.5 0.4 1.5 1.9
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0 0.7 1.0 3.5 0.3 0.5 1.8 3.7
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.3 * 0.9 0.1 0.3 * 0.9 0.1
Asian 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.1 * 0.2 0.2
Two or More Races 0.8 1.4 0.9 0.9 0.6 0.3 1.1 2.0
Hispanic or Latino 1.0b 0.3 1.1a 0.4 0.5 0.2 1.7b 0.5
EDUCATION                
< High School 1.5b 0.9 1.2 1.1 0.7 0.5 2.2 1.7
High School Graduate 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.9 0.3 0.4 1.1 1.3
Some College 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.2 0.1 1.1 1.0
College Graduate 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.3 0.4
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT                
Full-Time 0.5 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.8 0.8
Part-Time 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.1 0.2 1.0 0.7
Unemployed 2.2 2.4 2.2 1.6 0.8 0.9 3.6 3.1
Other3 0.8 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.4 0.3 1.2 1.3
80422
Table 5.33A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 1,576 1,343 1,557 1,567 731 615 2,537 2,412
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION                
Northeast 364 246 301 210 160 89 561 370
New England 40 57 81 65 22 20 102 102
Middle Atlantic 324 189 220 145 138 69 459a 268
Midwest 323 247 459 499 174 143 628 623
East North Central 228 182 340 374 128 107 458 469
West North Central 95 65 119 125 46 37 170 154
South 511 512 388 501 202 243 728 841
South Atlantic 276 199 181 282 75 114 393 431
East South Central 121 153 110 115 57 61 175 213
West South Central 114 160 96 104 71 68 159 197
West 377 339 409 356 195 140 621 578
Mountain 106 81 81 110 41 49 155 147
Pacific 271 258 328 246 154 91 466 431
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 870 700 790 794 378 292 1,381 1,274
Small Metro 437 379 465 437 231 197 697 654
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 291 265 272 278 145 123 438 437
< 250K Pop. 146 114 193 158 86 74 259 217
Nonmetro 270 264 302 337 122 126 458 485
Urbanized 102 105 144 146 55 59 196 196
Less Urbanized 149 144 142 160 65 59 231 251
Completely Rural 18 15 16 31 2 8 32 38
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Table 5.33B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2006 and 2007
Geographic Characteristic SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Both Illicit Drugs
and Alcohol1		 Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2007 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically, based on data from original questions not including methamphetamine items added in 2005 and 2006.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2006 and 2007.
TOTAL 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 1.0 1.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION                
Northeast 0.8 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.2 1.2 0.8
New England 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.8 0.9
Middle Atlantic 1.0 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.2 1.4a 0.8
Midwest 0.6 0.5 0.8 0.9 0.3 0.3 1.1 1.1
East North Central 0.6 0.5 0.9 1.0 0.3 0.3 1.2 1.2
West North Central 0.6 0.4 0.7 0.8 0.3 0.2 1.0 0.9
South 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.8 0.9
South Atlantic 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.8 0.9
East South Central 0.8 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.4 0.4 1.2 1.4
West South Central 0.4 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.6 0.7
West 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.2 1.1 1.0
Mountain 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.9 0.9
Pacific 0.7 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 1.2 1.1
COUNTY TYPE                
Large Metro 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 1.0 1.0