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2002 National Survey on Drug Use & Health:  Detailed Tables

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Table 1.1A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 108,255 35,132 19,522
     Marijuana and Hashish 94,946 25,755 14,584
     Cocaine 33,910 5,902 2,020
          Crack 8,402 1,554 567
     Heroin 3,668 404 166
     Hallucinogens 34,314 4,749 1,196
          LSD 24,516 999 112
          PCP 7,418 235 58
          Ecstasy 10,150 3,167 676
     Inhalants 22,870 2,084 635
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 46,558 14,680 6,210
          Pain Relievers 29,611 10,992 4,377
          Tranquilizers 19,267 4,849 1,804
          Stimulants 21,072 3,181 1,218
               Methamphetamine 12,383 1,541 597
          Sedatives 9,960 981 436
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 70,300 20,423 8,777
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.1B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 46.0 14.9 8.3
     Marijuana and Hashish 40.4 11.0 6.2
     Cocaine 14.4 2.5 0.9
          Crack 3.6 0.7 0.2
     Heroin 1.6 0.2 0.1
     Hallucinogens 14.6 2.0 0.5
          LSD 10.4 0.4 0.0
          PCP 3.2 0.1 0.0
          Ecstasy 4.3 1.3 0.3
     Inhalants 9.7 0.9 0.3
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 19.8 6.2 2.6
          Pain Relievers 12.6 4.7 1.9
          Tranquilizers 8.2 2.1 0.8
          Stimulants 9.0 1.4 0.5
               Methamphetamine 5.3 0.7 0.3
          Sedatives 4.2 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 29.9 8.7 3.7
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.2A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 to 17: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 7,642 5,494 2,878
     Marijuana and Hashish 5,104 3,905 2,023
     Cocaine 670 508 146
          Crack 163 100 26
     Heroin 94 51 11
     Hallucinogens 1,419 945 255
          LSD 670 314 61
          PCP 233 110 23
          Ecstasy 820 547 124
     Inhalants 2,605 1,078 301
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 3,389 2,283 979
          Pain Relievers 2,775 1,870 794
          Tranquilizers 834 568 188
          Stimulants 1,074 650 200
               Methamphetamine 366 226 63
          Sedatives 238 138 47
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 5,286 3,338 1,421
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.2B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 to 17: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 30.9 22.2 11.6
     Marijuana and Hashish 20.6 15.8 8.2
     Cocaine 2.7 2.1 0.6
          Crack 0.7 0.4 0.1
     Heroin 0.4 0.2 0.0
     Hallucinogens 5.7 3.8 1.0
          LSD 2.7 1.3 0.2
          PCP 0.9 0.4 0.1
          Ecstasy 3.3 2.2 0.5
     Inhalants 10.5 4.4 1.2
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 13.7 9.2 4.0
          Pain Relievers 11.2 7.6 3.2
          Tranquilizers 3.4 2.3 0.8
          Stimulants 4.3 2.6 0.8
               Methamphetamine 1.5 0.9 0.3
          Sedatives 1.0 0.6 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 21.4 13.5 5.7
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.3A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 25: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 18,562 11,000 6,264
     Marijuana and Hashish 16,680 9,238 5,376
     Cocaine 4,786 2,087 631
          Crack 1,182 266 52
     Heroin 487 122 39
     Hallucinogens 7,517 2,610 589
          LSD 4,928 553 36
          PCP 834 95 15
          Ecstasy 4,674 1,784 355
     Inhalants 4,867 685 150
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 8,587 4,411 1,683
          Pain Relievers 6,854 3,540 1,262
          Tranquilizers 3,473 1,509 487
          Stimulants 3,340 1,144 386
               Methamphetamine 1,756 525 160
          Sedatives 648 162 49
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 12,436 6,277 2,459
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.3B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 25: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 59.8 35.5 20.2
     Marijuana and Hashish 53.8 29.8 17.3
     Cocaine 15.4 6.7 2.0
          Crack 3.8 0.9 0.2
     Heroin 1.6 0.4 0.1
     Hallucinogens 24.2 8.4 1.9
          LSD 15.9 1.8 0.1
          PCP 2.7 0.3 0.0
          Ecstasy 15.1 5.8 1.1
     Inhalants 15.7 2.2 0.5
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 27.7 14.2 5.4
          Pain Relievers 22.1 11.4 4.1
          Tranquilizers 11.2 4.9 1.6
          Stimulants 10.8 3.7 1.2
               Methamphetamine 5.7 1.7 0.5
          Sedatives 2.1 0.5 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 40.1 20.2 7.9
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.4A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 82,051 18,639 10,380
     Marijuana and Hashish 73,162 12,612 7,185
     Cocaine 28,453 3,307 1,243
          Crack 7,057 1,188 488
     Heroin 3,087 231 116
     Hallucinogens 25,378 1,194 352
          LSD 18,917 131 15
          PCP 6,352 31 20
          Ecstasy 4,656 836 197
     Inhalants 15,398 320 183
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 34,582 7,986 3,549
          Pain Relievers 19,983 5,582 2,321
          Tranquilizers 14,959 2,772 1,129
          Stimulants 16,658 1,387 631
               Methamphetamine 10,261 790 375
          Sedatives 9,075 681 340
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 52,578 10,808 4,897
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.4B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 or Older: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 45.7 10.4 5.8
     Marijuana and Hashish 40.8 7.0 4.0
     Cocaine 15.9 1.8 0.7
          Crack 3.9 0.7 0.3
     Heroin 1.7 0.1 0.1
     Hallucinogens 14.1 0.7 0.2
          LSD 10.5 0.1 0.0
          PCP 3.5 0.0 0.0
          Ecstasy 2.6 0.5 0.1
     Inhalants 8.6 0.2 0.1
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 19.3 4.5 2.0
          Pain Relievers 11.1 3.1 1.3
          Tranquilizers 8.3 1.5 0.6
          Stimulants 9.3 0.8 0.4
               Methamphetamine 5.7 0.4 0.2
          Sedatives 5.1 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 29.3 6.0 2.7
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.5A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or 13: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 1,261 759 348
     Marijuana and Hashish 357 253 119
     Cocaine 25 16 3
          Crack 9 6 2
     Heroin 11 1 *
     Hallucinogens 108 76 35
          LSD 21 13 6
          PCP 22 12 6
          Ecstasy 47 39 14
     Inhalants 685 322 114
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 517 302 141
          Pain Relievers 398 244 125
          Tranquilizers 67 38 18
          Stimulants 116 59 17
               Methamphetamine 19 10 3
          Sedatives 42 21 9
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 1,084 606 256
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.5B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or 13: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 15.2 9.2 4.2
     Marijuana and Hashish 4.3 3.1 1.4
     Cocaine 0.3 0.2 0.0
          Crack 0.1 0.1 0.0
     Heroin 0.1 0.0 *
     Hallucinogens 1.3 0.9 0.4
          LSD 0.3 0.2 0.1
          PCP 0.3 0.1 0.1
          Ecstasy 0.6 0.5 0.2
     Inhalants 8.3 3.9 1.4
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 6.2 3.6 1.7
          Pain Relievers 4.8 2.9 1.5
          Tranquilizers 0.8 0.5 0.2
          Stimulants 1.4 0.7 0.2
               Methamphetamine 0.2 0.1 0.0
          Sedatives 0.5 0.3 0.1
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 13.1 7.3 3.1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.6A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 14 or 15: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 2,615 1,898 946
     Marijuana and Hashish 1,664 1,333 648
     Cocaine 149 123 42
          Crack 38 26 12
     Heroin 25 15 *
     Hallucinogens 388 273 69
          LSD 167 95 18
          PCP 67 39 13
          Ecstasy 175 131 25
     Inhalants 996 416 137
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 1,126 771 339
          Pain Relievers 927 634 286
          Tranquilizers 241 176 58
          Stimulants 351 227 58
               Methamphetamine 120 80 18
          Sedatives 80 49 20
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 1,792 1,118 487
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.6B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 14 or 15: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 30.9 22.4 11.2
     Marijuana and Hashish 19.6 15.7 7.6
     Cocaine 1.8 1.5 0.5
          Crack 0.4 0.3 0.1
     Heroin 0.3 0.2 *
     Hallucinogens 4.6 3.2 0.8
          LSD 2.0 1.1 0.2
          PCP 0.8 0.5 0.2
          Ecstasy 2.1 1.5 0.3
     Inhalants 11.8 4.9 1.6
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 13.3 9.1 4.0
          Pain Relievers 10.9 7.5 3.4
          Tranquilizers 2.8 2.1 0.7
          Stimulants 4.1 2.7 0.7
               Methamphetamine 1.4 0.9 0.2
          Sedatives 0.9 0.6 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 21.2 13.2 5.7
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.7A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 16 or 17: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 3,766 2,837 1,584
     Marijuana and Hashish 3,083 2,319 1,257
     Cocaine 496 369 100
          Crack 116 67 12
     Heroin 57 35 11
     Hallucinogens 924 596 151
          LSD 482 206 37
          PCP 144 59 5
          Ecstasy 598 377 85
     Inhalants 924 340 50
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 1,746 1,210 499
          Pain Relievers 1,450 992 384
          Tranquilizers 527 354 112
          Stimulants 607 364 124
               Methamphetamine 227 135 42
          Sedatives 115 68 19
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 2,410 1,613 678
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.7B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 16 or 17: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 47.1 35.5 19.8
     Marijuana and Hashish 38.6 29.0 15.7
     Cocaine 6.2 4.6 1.3
          Crack 1.5 0.8 0.2
     Heroin 0.7 0.4 0.1
     Hallucinogens 11.5 7.5 1.9
          LSD 6.0 2.6 0.5
          PCP 1.8 0.7 0.1
          Ecstasy 7.5 4.7 1.1
     Inhalants 11.6 4.2 0.6
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 21.8 15.1 6.2
          Pain Relievers 18.1 12.4 4.8
          Tranquilizers 6.6 4.4 1.4
          Stimulants 7.6 4.5 1.6
               Methamphetamine 2.8 1.7 0.5
          Sedatives 1.4 0.9 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 30.1 20.2 8.5
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.8A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 20: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 7,117 4,911 2,797
     Marijuana and Hashish 6,287 4,152 2,434
     Cocaine 1,468 821 244
          Crack 327 104 17
     Heroin 143 63 21
     Hallucinogens 2,646 1,283 309
          LSD 1,538 331 18
          PCP 321 69 6
          Ecstasy 1,706 873 171
     Inhalants 1,720 396 74
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 3,286 1,946 750
          Pain Relievers 2,695 1,602 581
          Tranquilizers 1,211 624 199
          Stimulants 1,254 544 177
               Methamphetamine 545 218 64
          Sedatives 201 55 20
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 4,625 2,756 1,066
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.8B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 20: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 57.2 39.5 22.5
     Marijuana and Hashish 50.5 33.4 19.6
     Cocaine 11.8 6.6 2.0
          Crack 2.6 0.8 0.1
     Heroin 1.1 0.5 0.2
     Hallucinogens 21.3 10.3 2.5
          LSD 12.4 2.7 0.1
          PCP 2.6 0.6 0.0
          Ecstasy 13.7 7.0 1.4
     Inhalants 13.8 3.2 0.6
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 26.4 15.6 6.0
          Pain Relievers 21.6 12.9 4.7
          Tranquilizers 9.7 5.0 1.6
          Stimulants 10.1 4.4 1.4
               Methamphetamine 4.4 1.8 0.5
          Sedatives 1.6 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 37.2 22.1 8.6
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.9A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 21 to 25: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 11,445 6,089 3,467
     Marijuana and Hashish 10,393 5,086 2,942
     Cocaine 3,318 1,266 387
          Crack 855 163 36
     Heroin 344 58 18
     Hallucinogens 4,871 1,327 280
          LSD 3,390 222 18
          PCP 513 25 9
          Ecstasy 2,968 912 185
     Inhalants 3,148 289 76
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 5,300 2,465 933
          Pain Relievers 4,159 1,938 681
          Tranquilizers 2,263 885 289
          Stimulants 2,086 600 209
               Methamphetamine 1,211 306 96
          Sedatives 447 107 29
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 7,812 3,522 1,394
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.9B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 21 to 25: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 61.6 32.8 18.7
     Marijuana and Hashish 55.9 27.4 15.8
     Cocaine 17.9 6.8 2.1
          Crack 4.6 0.9 0.2
     Heroin 1.9 0.3 0.1
     Hallucinogens 26.2 7.1 1.5
          LSD 18.2 1.2 0.1
          PCP 2.8 0.1 0.0
          Ecstasy 16.0 4.9 1.0
     Inhalants 16.9 1.6 0.4
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 28.5 13.3 5.0
          Pain Relievers 22.4 10.4 3.7
          Tranquilizers 12.2 4.8 1.6
          Stimulants 11.2 3.2 1.1
               Methamphetamine 6.5 1.6 0.5
          Sedatives 2.4 0.6 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 42.0 19.0 7.5
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.10A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 to 34: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 20,506 6,851 3,699
     Marijuana and Hashish 18,340 4,997 2,721
     Cocaine 6,189 1,280 429
          Crack 1,892 367 74
     Heroin 534 52 26
     Hallucinogens 7,259 728 190
          LSD 5,391 81 15
          PCP 891 31 20
          Ecstasy 2,720 579 110
     Inhalants 4,945 129 43
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 8,576 2,907 1,274
          Pain Relievers 5,828 2,146 874
          Tranquilizers 3,435 914 385
          Stimulants 3,506 617 294
               Methamphetamine 2,355 346 174
          Sedatives 803 163 104
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 13,665 3,884 1,697
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.10B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 to 34: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 58.3 19.5 10.5
     Marijuana and Hashish 52.2 14.2 7.7
     Cocaine 17.6 3.6 1.2
          Crack 5.4 1.0 0.2
     Heroin 1.5 0.1 0.1
     Hallucinogens 20.6 2.1 0.5
          LSD 15.3 0.2 0.0
          PCP 2.5 0.1 0.1
          Ecstasy 7.7 1.6 0.3
     Inhalants 14.1 0.4 0.1
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 24.4 8.3 3.6
          Pain Relievers 16.6 6.1 2.5
          Tranquilizers 9.8 2.6 1.1
          Stimulants 10.0 1.8 0.8
               Methamphetamine 6.7 1.0 0.5
          Sedatives 2.3 0.5 0.3
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 38.9 11.0 4.8
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.11A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 35 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 61,544 11,788 6,680
     Marijuana and Hashish 54,822 7,615 4,463
     Cocaine 22,264 2,027 814
          Crack 5,165 821 414
     Heroin 2,553 179 90
     Hallucinogens 18,119 466 163
          LSD 13,526 50 *
          PCP 5,461 * *
          Ecstasy 1,936 257 87
     Inhalants 10,453 191 140
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 26,006 5,079 2,275
          Pain Relievers 14,155 3,436 1,447
          Tranquilizers 11,525 1,858 744
          Stimulants 13,152 770 337
               Methamphetamine 7,906 445 201
          Sedatives 8,272 518 236
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 38,913 6,924 3,200
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.11B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 35 or Older: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 42.7 8.2 4.6
     Marijuana and Hashish 38.0 5.3 3.1
     Cocaine 15.4 1.4 0.6
          Crack 3.6 0.6 0.3
     Heroin 1.8 0.1 0.1
     Hallucinogens 12.6 0.3 0.1
          LSD 9.4 0.0 *
          PCP 3.8 * *
          Ecstasy 1.3 0.2 0.1
     Inhalants 7.2 0.1 0.1
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 18.0 3.5 1.6
          Pain Relievers 9.8 2.4 1.0
          Tranquilizers 8.0 1.3 0.5
          Stimulants 9.1 0.5 0.2
               Methamphetamine 5.5 0.3 0.1
          Sedatives 5.7 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 27.0 4.8 2.2
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.12A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 57,573 19,974 11,686
     Marijuana and Hashish 51,189 15,499 9,202
     Cocaine 20,325 3,960 1,364
          Crack 5,408 1,083 400
     Heroin 2,634 291 130
     Hallucinogens 20,055 2,819 770
          LSD 14,800 617 65
          PCP 4,736 125 37
          Ecstasy 5,771 1,793 432
     Inhalants 15,012 1,313 407
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 24,371 7,472 3,086
          Pain Relievers 16,237 5,917 2,303
          Tranquilizers 10,051 2,390 829
          Stimulants 11,703 1,659 652
               Methamphetamine 7,401 859 343
          Sedatives 5,653 490 196
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 37,999 11,184 4,837
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.12B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 50.7 17.6 10.3
     Marijuana and Hashish 45.1 13.6 8.1
     Cocaine 17.9 3.5 1.2
          Crack 4.8 1.0 0.4
     Heroin 2.3 0.3 0.1
     Hallucinogens 17.7 2.5 0.7
          LSD 13.0 0.5 0.1
          PCP 4.2 0.1 0.0
          Ecstasy 5.1 1.6 0.4
     Inhalants 13.2 1.2 0.4
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 21.5 6.6 2.7
          Pain Relievers 14.3 5.2 2.0
          Tranquilizers 8.8 2.1 0.7
          Stimulants 10.3 1.5 0.6
               Methamphetamine 6.5 0.8 0.3
          Sedatives 5.0 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 33.4 9.8 4.3
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.13A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Females: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 50,681 15,158 7,836
     Marijuana and Hashish 43,757 10,256 5,382
     Cocaine 13,585 1,941 656
          Crack 2,994 471 167
     Heroin 1,034 113 36
     Hallucinogens 14,259 1,930 426
          LSD 9,716 381 47
          PCP 2,682 111 21
          Ecstasy 4,379 1,374 244
     Inhalants 7,858 771 228
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 22,187 7,208 3,125
          Pain Relievers 13,374 5,075 2,075
          Tranquilizers 9,216 2,458 975
          Stimulants 9,369 1,522 566
               Methamphetamine 4,982 682 254
          Sedatives 4,308 490 241
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 32,301 9,239 3,940
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.13B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Females: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 41.7 12.5 6.4
     Marijuana and Hashish 36.0 8.4 4.4
     Cocaine 11.2 1.6 0.5
          Crack 2.5 0.4 0.1
     Heroin 0.9 0.1 0.0
     Hallucinogens 11.7 1.6 0.4
          LSD 8.0 0.3 0.0
          PCP 2.2 0.1 0.0
          Ecstasy 3.6 1.1 0.2
     Inhalants 6.5 0.6 0.2
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 18.3 5.9 2.6
          Pain Relievers 11.0 4.2 1.7
          Tranquilizers 7.6 2.0 0.8
          Stimulants 7.7 1.3 0.5
               Methamphetamine 4.1 0.6 0.2
          Sedatives 3.5 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 26.6 7.6 3.2
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.14A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males Aged 12 to 17: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 4,035 2,842 1,560
     Marijuana and Hashish 2,714 2,064 1,152
     Cocaine 337 263 77
          Crack 61 36 10
     Heroin 34 20 6
     Hallucinogens 740 501 130
          LSD 364 183 37
          PCP 106 46 11
          Ecstasy 376 262 58
     Inhalants 1,426 586 159
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 1,641 1,091 456
          Pain Relievers 1,362 913 376
          Tranquilizers 385 249 70
          Stimulants 463 292 103
               Methamphetamine 137 91 36
          Sedatives 84 45 6
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 2,726 1,683 705
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.14B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males Aged 12 to 17: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 31.9 22.5 12.3
     Marijuana and Hashish 21.5 16.3 9.1
     Cocaine 2.7 2.1 0.6
          Crack 0.5 0.3 0.1
     Heroin 0.3 0.2 0.0
     Hallucinogens 5.8 4.0 1.0
          LSD 2.9 1.5 0.3
          PCP 0.8 0.4 0.1
          Ecstasy 3.0 2.1 0.5
     Inhalants 11.3 4.6 1.3
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 13.0 8.6 3.6
          Pain Relievers 10.8 7.2 3.0
          Tranquilizers 3.0 2.0 0.6
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