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2002 National Survey on Drug Use & Health:   Detailed Tables

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Table 5.1A Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Past Year Dependence Total AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
Any Illicit Drug1 4,636 781 1,711 2,143
     Marijuana and Hashish 2,614 608 1,199 806
     Cocaine 1,025 49 242 733
     Heroin 198 7 42 149
     Hallucinogens 136 38 88 11
     Inhalants 47 35 6 *
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 1,242 189 358 695
          Pain Relievers 936 133 257 546
          Tranquilizers 251 31 51 169
          Stimulants 259 52 90 117
          Sedatives 131 14 17 100
Alcohol 8,222 527 2,171 5,524
Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol1 11,524 1,099 3,424 7,000
Any Illicit Drug and Alcohol1 1,334 210 458 667
*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).
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, 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 5.1B Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2002
Past Year Dependence Total AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
Any Illicit Drug1 2.0 3.2 5.5 1.2
     Marijuana and Hashish 1.1 2.5 3.9 0.4
     Cocaine 0.4 0.2 0.8 0.4
     Heroin 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1
     Hallucinogens 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.0
     Inhalants 0.0 0.1 0.0 *
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 0.5 0.8 1.2 0.4
          Pain Relievers 0.4 0.5 0.8 0.3
          Tranquilizers 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1
          Stimulants 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.1
          Sedatives 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Alcohol 3.5 2.1 7.0 3.1
Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol1 4.9 4.4 11.0 3.9
Any Illicit Drug and Alcohol1 0.6 0.8 1.5 0.4
*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).
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, 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 5.2A Substance Dependence in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Categories: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Age Category TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
Total 4,636 8,222 11,524
12 8 9 15
13 31 21 45
14 107 69 143
15 161 102 213
16 203 147 302
17 271 179 381
18 234 194 375
19 257 283 476
20 262 292 494
21 269 400 588
22 193 318 454
23 202 269 407
24 177 219 359
25 117 195 271
26–29 450 871 1,194
30–34 329 912 1,169
35–39 376 976 1,229
40–44 343 784 1,015
45–49 380 780 1,033
50–54 234 584 735
55–59 23 261 263
60–64 * 177 177
65 or Older 8 178 186
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.2B Substance Dependence in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Categories: Percentages, 2002
Age Category TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
Total 2.0 3.5 4.9
12 0.2 0.2 0.4
13 0.7 0.5 1.1
14 2.5 1.6 3.3
15 3.9 2.5 5.2
16 5.0 3.6 7.5
17 6.9 4.5 9.6
18 5.4 4.4 8.6
19 6.3 6.9 11.6
20 6.5 7.3 12.4
21 6.6 9.9 14.5
22 5.0 8.2 11.7
23 5.3 7.1 10.7
24 5.0 6.2 10.2
25 3.5 5.8 8.1
26–29 2.9 5.7 7.8
30–34 1.7 4.6 5.9
35–39 1.7 4.4 5.6
40–44 1.6 3.6 4.6
45–49 1.8 3.7 4.9
50–54 1.2 3.1 3.9
55–59 0.2 1.8 1.8
60–64 * 1.5 1.5
65 or Older 0.0 0.5 0.5
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.3A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 4,636 8,222 11,524
AGE      
     12–17 781 527 1,099
     18–25 1,711 2,171 3,424
     26 or Older 2,143 5,524 7,000
GENDER      
     Male 2,876 5,382 7,292
     Female 1,760 2,840 4,232
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 4,049 7,145 10,026
          White 3,004 5,573 7,760
          Black or African American 869 1,160 1,717
          American Indian or Alaska Native 28 103 122
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 20 34 50
          Asian 49 138 177
          Two or More Races 78 137 201
     Hispanic or Latino 587 1,077 1,497
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.3B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 2.0 3.5 4.9
AGE      
     12–17 3.2 2.1 4.4
     18–25 5.5 7.0 11.0
     26 or Older 1.2 3.1 3.9
GENDER      
     Male 2.5 4.7 6.4
     Female 1.4 2.3 3.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 2.0 3.5 4.9
          White 1.8 3.4 4.7
          Black or African American 3.2 4.3 6.4
          American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9 7.0 8.2
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.5 4.2 6.1
          Asian 0.5 1.5 2.0
          Two or More Races 3.1 5.5 8.0
     Hispanic or Latino 2.0 3.7 5.1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.4A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 781 527 1,099
GENDER      
     Male 437 265 591
     Female 344 263 508
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 639 433 908
          White 518 377 754
          Black or African American 85 29 102
          American Indian or Alaska Native 13 * *
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 4 3 7
          Two or More Races 14 10 19
     Hispanic or Latino 143 94 191
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN      
     Male - White 277 197 398
     Female - White 241 179 356
     Male - Black or African American 53 9 57
     Female - Black or African American 33 20 45
     Male - Hispanic or Latino 89 47 112
     Female - Hispanic or Latino 53 48 78
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.4B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 3.2 2.1 4.4
GENDER      
     Male 3.5 2.1 4.7
     Female 2.8 2.2 4.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 3.1 2.1 4.4
          White 3.3 2.4 4.9
          Black or African American 2.4 0.8 2.8
          American Indian or Alaska Native 7.1 * *
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 0.4 0.3 0.6
          Two or More Races 3.5 2.6 4.9
     Hispanic or Latino 3.6 2.4 4.9
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN      
     Male - White 3.5 2.5 5.0
     Female - White 3.2 2.4 4.7
     Male - Black or African American 2.9 0.5 3.1
     Female - Black or African American 1.8 1.1 2.5
     Male - Hispanic or Latino 4.4 2.3 5.6
     Female - Hispanic or Latino 2.8 2.5 4.1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.5A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 1,711 2,171 3,424
GENDER      
     Male 1,045 1,365 2,119
     Female 666 806 1,305
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 1,511 1,820 2,932
          White 1,224 1,497 2,390
          Black or African American 212 194 362
          American Indian or Alaska Native 9 * *
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 34 30 54
          Two or More Races 27 55 75
     Hispanic or Latino 200 351 493
EDUCATION      
     < High School 473 448 785
     High School Graduate 564 670 1,108
     Some College 551 827 1,211
     College Graduate 124 226 320
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 740 1,059 1,608
     Part-Time 425 517 836
     Unemployed 216 225 370
     Other1 331 371 610
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.5B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 5.5 7.0 11.0
GENDER      
     Male 6.7 8.8 13.6
     Female 4.3 5.2 8.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 5.9 7.1 11.5
          White 6.3 7.8 12.4
          Black or African American 5.2 4.8 8.9
          American Indian or Alaska Native 4.2 * *
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 2.5 2.2 3.9
          Two or More Races 6.7 13.6 18.5
     Hispanic or Latino 3.7 6.4 9.0
EDUCATION      
     < High School 6.9 6.5 11.4
     High School Graduate 5.3 6.3 10.5
     Some College 5.6 8.5 12.4
     College Graduate 3.3 6.0 8.4
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 5.1 7.3 11.1
     Part-Time 5.4 6.5 10.6
     Unemployed 8.8 9.1 15.1
     Other1 5.4 6.0 9.9
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.6A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 2,143 5,524 7,000
GENDER      
     Male 1,393 3,752 4,582
     Female 750 1,771 2,418
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 1,899 4,892 6,186
          White 1,262 3,699 4,616
          Black or African American 572 937 1,252
          American Indian or Alaska Native 6 68 73
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 11 106 117
          Two or More Races 37 72 107
     Hispanic or Latino 244 632 814
EDUCATION      
     < High School 678 1,300 1,690
     High School Graduate 680 1,846 2,332
     Some College 531 1,258 1,644
     College Graduate 254 1,119 1,334
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 1,277 3,553 4,487
     Part-Time 176 463 596
     Unemployed 215 460 539
     Other1 476 1,048 1,378
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.6B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 1.2 3.1 3.9
GENDER      
     Male 1.6 4.4 5.4
     Female 0.8 1.9 2.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 1.2 3.1 3.9
          White 1.0 2.8 3.5
          Black or African American 3.0 4.9 6.5
          American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5 6.3 6.8
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 0.2 1.6 1.7
          Two or More Races 2.2 4.2 6.2
     Hispanic or Latino 1.2 3.2 4.1
EDUCATION      
     < High School 2.2 4.3 5.6
     High School Graduate 1.2 3.2 4.1
     Some College 1.2 2.9 3.8
     College Graduate 0.5 2.3 2.7
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 1.3 3.5 4.4
     Part-Time 0.9 2.4 3.0
     Unemployed 4.2 9.0 10.5
     Other1 0.9 2.0 2.6
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.7A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 3,855 7,695 10,425
GENDER      
     Male 2,438 5,118 6,701
     Female 1,416 2,577 3,724
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 3,410 6,712 9,118
          White 2,486 5,196 7,006
          Black or African American 784 1,131 1,614
          American Indian or Alaska Native 15 89 99
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 16 34 46
          Asian 45 135 171
          Two or More Races 64 127 182
     Hispanic or Latino 445 983 1,307
EDUCATION      
     < High School 1,151 1,748 2,475
     High School Graduate 1,244 2,517 3,440
     Some College 1,081 2,085 2,855
     College Graduate 378 1,345 1,654
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 2,017 4,612 6,096
     Part-Time 600 979 1,432
     Unemployed 431 684 910
     Other1 806 1,419 1,988
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.7B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 1.8 3.7 5.0
GENDER      
     Male 2.4 5.1 6.6
     Female 1.3 2.4 3.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 1.8 3.6 4.9
          White 1.7 3.5 4.7
          Black or African American 3.4 4.9 7.0
          American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1 6.9 7.7
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.2 4.6 6.2
          Asian 0.6 1.7 2.1
          Two or More Races 3.0 6.0 8.6
     Hispanic or Latino 1.8 3.9 5.2
EDUCATION      
     < High School 3.1 4.7 6.6
     High School Graduate 1.8 3.7 5.1
     Some College 2.1 4.0 5.4
     College Graduate 0.7 2.6 3.1
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 1.7 4.0 5.2
     Part-Time 2.2 3.6 5.2
     Unemployed 5.7 9.0 12.0
     Other1 1.4 2.4 3.4
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.8A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 4,636 8,222 11,524
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 935 1,517 2,151
          New England 274 431 601
          Middle Atlantic 661 1,087 1,550
     Midwest 1,026 1,916 2,614
          East North Central 772 1,427 1,947
          West North Central 253 489 666
     South 1,627 2,911 4,129
          South Atlantic 950 1,638 2,361
          East South Central 301 401 620
          West South Central 376 872 1,149
     West 1,049 1,877 2,629
          Mountain 268 634 805
          Pacific 781 1,243 1,825
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 2,359 4,130 5,809
     Small Metro 1,526 2,617 3,681
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 1,133 1,886 2,713
          <250K Pop. 392 731 968
     Nonmetro 751 1,474 2,034
          Urbanized 254 516 697
          Less Urbanized 440 866 1,205
          Completely Rural 57 93 132
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.8B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 2.0 3.5 4.9
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 2.1 3.4 4.8
          New England 2.3 3.6 5.1
          Middle Atlantic 2.0 3.3 4.7
     Midwest 1.9 3.6 4.9
          East North Central 2.1 3.8 5.2
          West North Central 1.6 3.1 4.2
     South 1.9 3.5 4.9
          South Atlantic 2.2 3.7 5.4
          East South Central 2.1 2.8 4.4
          West South Central 1.5 3.4 4.4
     West 2.0 3.5 5.0
          Mountain 1.7 4.1 5.3
          Pacific 2.1 3.3 4.9
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 2.0 3.5 5.0
     Small Metro 2.2 3.7 5.2
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 2.2 3.6 5.2
          <250K Pop. 2.1 3.8 5.1
     Nonmetro 1.6 3.1 4.3
          Urbanized 1.7 3.5 4.7
          Less Urbanized 1.6 3.2 4.5
          Completely Rural 1.1 1.8 2.5
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.9A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 781 527 1,099
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 178 104 241
          New England 48 23 63
          Middle Atlantic 130 80 178
     Midwest 165 124 247
          East North Central 114 88 172
          West North Central 50 36 75
     South 285 190 399
          South Atlantic 178 103 225
          East South Central 33 20 49
          West South Central 74 66 125
     West 154 109 212
          Mountain 54 48 78
          Pacific 100 62 134
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 389 250 523
     Small Metro 251 154 348
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 191 110 255
          <250K Pop. 59 45 93
     Nonmetro 141 123 228
          Urbanized 42 35 65
          Less Urbanized 74 68 126
          Completely Rural 25 20 37
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.9B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 3.2 2.1 4.4
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 4.0 2.3 5.4
          New England 4.1 2.0 5.4
          Middle Atlantic 3.9 2.4 5.4
     Midwest 2.9 2.2 4.3
          East North Central 2.9 2.2 4.3
          West North Central 3.0 2.1 4.4
     South 3.2 2.2 4.6
          South Atlantic 4.1 2.4 5.1
          East South Central 2.3 1.4 3.5
          West South Central 2.5 2.2 4.2
     West 2.6 1.9 3.6
          Mountain 3.2 2.8 4.5
          Pacific 2.4 1.5 3.3
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 3.1 2.0 4.2
     Small Metro 3.4 2.1 4.7
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 3.5 2.0 4.7
          <250K Pop. 3.1 2.4 4.9
     Nonmetro 2.8 2.5 4.6
          Urbanized 2.7 2.3 4.2
          Less Urbanized 2.6 2.4 4.4
          Completely Rural 4.4 3.5 6.6
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.10A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 1,711 2,171 3,424
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 358 384 651
          New England 115 114 199
          Middle Atlantic 243 271 453
     Midwest 369 584 826
          East North Central 270 416 591
          West North Central 98 168 236
     South 591 721 1,178
          South Atlantic 311 359 600
          East South Central 100 99 179
          West South Central 180 262 398
     West 393 482 769
          Mountain 132 180 265
          Pacific 261 301 504
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 841 927 1,554
     Small Metro 608 870 1,299
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 428 584 884
          <250K Pop. 180 286 414
     Nonmetro 262 374 572
          Urbanized 95 161 228
          Less Urbanized 143 182 294
          Completely Rural 24 31 49
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.10B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 5.5 7.0 11.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 6.5 7.0 11.8
          New England 8.0 7.9 13.8
          Middle Atlantic 6.0 6.7 11.1
     Midwest 5.1 8.1 11.5
          East North Central 5.4 8.4 11.9
          West North Central 4.4 7.5 10.6
     South 5.4 6.5 10.7
          South Atlantic 5.8 6.7 11.1
          East South Central 5.2 5.2 9.4
          West South Central 4.8 7.1 10.7
     West 5.4 6.6 10.5
          Mountain 6.1 8.3 12.1
          Pacific 5.1 5.9 9.9
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 5.7 6.3 10.5
     Small Metro 5.8 8.3 12.4
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 5.8 7.9 11.9
          <250K Pop. 5.9 9.4 13.6
     Nonmetro 4.5 6.4 9.8
          Urbanized 4.5 7.6 10.7
          Less Urbanized 4.5 5.8 9.3
          Completely Rural 4.7 6.0 9.4
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.11A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 2,143 5,524 7,000
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 399 1,029 1,259
          New England 111 294 340
          Middle Atlantic 288 736 920
     Midwest 492 1,208 1,540
          East North Central 388 922 1,184
          West North Central 104 286 356
     South 751 2,000 2,552
          South Atlantic 460 1,175 1,536
          East South Central 169 281 391
          West South Central 122 544 625
     West 501 1,286 1,649
          Mountain 81 406 462
          Pacific 420 880 1,187
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 1,129 2,953 3,732
     Small Metro 667 1,593 2,035
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 514 1,192 1,574
          <250K Pop. 153 401 461
     Nonmetro 348 977 1,234
          Urbanized 118 320 404
          Less Urbanized 223 616 784
          Completely Rural 8 42 46
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.11B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 1.2 3.1 3.9
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 1.1 2.9 3.6
          New England 1.2 3.2 3.7
          Middle Atlantic 1.1 2.8 3.6
     Midwest 1.2 3.0 3.8
          East North Central 1.4 3.2 4.2
          West North Central 0.9 2.4 2.9
     South 1.2 3.1 4.0
          South Atlantic 1.4 3.5 4.5
          East South Central 1.6 2.6 3.6
          West South Central 0.6 2.8 3.3
     West 1.3 3.2 4.1
          Mountain 0.7 3.6 4.0
          Pacific 1.5 3.1 4.2
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 1.3 3.3 4.1
     Small Metro 1.3 3.0 3.8
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 1.3 3.1 4.1
          <250K Pop. 1.1 2.8 3.2
     Nonmetro 1.0 2.7 3.4
          Urbanized 1.1 2.9 3.6
          Less Urbanized 1.1 2.9 3.7
          Completely Rural 0.2 1.0 1.1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.12A Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 3,855 7,695 10,425
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 757 1,414 1,911
          New England 226 407 538
          Middle Atlantic 531 1,006 1,372
     Midwest 861 1,792 2,367
          East North Central 658 1,339 1,775
          West North Central 203 453 592
     South 1,342 2,721 3,730
          South Atlantic 771 1,534 2,136
          East South Central 268 381 570
          West South Central 302 806 1,023
     West 895 1,768 2,417
          Mountain 214 586 727
          Pacific 681 1,181 1,690
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 1,970 3,881 5,286
     Small Metro 1,275 2,463 3,333
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 942 1,776 2,458
          <250K Pop. 333 687 875
     Nonmetro 610 1,351 1,806
          Urbanized 212 480 632
          Less Urbanized 366 798 1,078
          Completely Rural 32 73 95
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 5.12B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 1.8 3.7 5.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 1.9 3.5 4.7
          New England 2.1 3.8 5.1
          Middle Atlantic 1.8 3.4 4.6
     Midwest 1.8 3.8 5.0
          East North Central 2.0 4.0 5.3
          West North Central 1.4 3.2 4.1
     South 1.8 3.6 5.0
          South Atlantic 2.0 3.9 5.4
          East South Central 2.1 3.0 4.5
          West South Central 1.3 3.5 4.5
     West 1.9 3.8 5.1
          Mountain 1.6 4.3 5.3
          Pacific 2.0 3.5 5.1
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 1.9 3.7 5.0
     Small Metro 2.0 3.9 5.3
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 2.0 3.8 5.3
          <250K Pop. 1.9 4.0 5.1
     Nonmetro 1.5 3.2 4.3
          Urbanized 1.6 3.6 4.7
          Less Urb