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2002 National Survey on Drug Use & Health:   Detailed Tables

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Table 5.1C Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Past Year Dependence Total AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
Any Illicit Drug1 179 38 58 162
     Marijuana and Hashish 109 33 47 88
     Cocaine 97 8 23 95
     Heroin 45 3 12 43
     Hallucinogens 17 7 14 8
     Inhalants 9 7 3 *
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 113 19 29 105
          Pain Relievers 103 16 24 98
          Tranquilizers 61 7 10 60
          Stimulants 38 9 13 35
          Sedatives 56 6 5 56
Alcohol 283 31 71 278
Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol1 323 45 87 308
Any Illicit Drug and Alcohol1 105 21 28 100
*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 5.1D Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Past Year Dependence Total AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
Any Illicit Drug1 0.08 0.16 0.19 0.09
     Marijuana and Hashish 0.05 0.13 0.15 0.05
     Cocaine 0.04 0.03 0.08 0.05
     Heroin 0.02 0.01 0.04 0.02
     Hallucinogens 0.01 0.03 0.05 0.00
     Inhalants 0.00 0.03 0.01 *
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 0.05 0.08 0.09 0.06
          Pain Relievers 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.05
          Tranquilizers 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03
          Stimulants 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.02
          Sedatives 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03
Alcohol 0.12 0.12 0.23 0.15
Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol1 0.14 0.18 0.28 0.17
Any Illicit Drug and Alcohol1 0.04 0.08 0.09 0.06
*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 5.2C Substance Dependence in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Categories: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Age Category TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
Total 179 283 323
12 3 4 4
13 6 5 8
14 16 13 18
15 16 12 19
16 19 17 22
17 22 16 25
18 20 17 25
19 20 22 28
20 25 27 33
21 23 28 33
22 20 27 32
23 20 23 29
24 19 23 27
25 15 19 22
26–29 64 103 113
30–34 49 83 94
35–39 61 96 106
40–44 58 86 96
45–49 68 89 104
50–54 81 114 128
55–59 21 73 73
60–64 * 55 55
65 or Older 8 74 75
*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 5.2D Substance Dependence in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Categories: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Age Category TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
Total 0.08 0.12 0.14
12 0.07 0.09 0.11
13 0.15 0.13 0.18
14 0.36 0.31 0.41
15 0.39 0.30 0.45
16 0.47 0.41 0.55
17 0.55 0.41 0.63
18 0.46 0.39 0.56
19 0.48 0.54 0.69
20 0.61 0.67 0.83
21 0.57 0.70 0.82
22 0.53 0.69 0.83
23 0.54 0.61 0.76
24 0.55 0.65 0.78
25 0.46 0.58 0.66
26–29 0.42 0.67 0.74
30–34 0.25 0.42 0.47
35–39 0.28 0.44 0.48
40–44 0.26 0.39 0.44
45–49 0.32 0.42 0.49
50–54 0.43 0.61 0.68
55–59 0.15 0.50 0.50
60–64 * 0.47 0.47
65 or Older 0.02 0.22 0.22
*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 5.3C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 179 283 323
AGE      
     12–17 38 31 45
     18–25 58 71 87
     26 or Older 162 278 308
GENDER      
     Male 151 239 261
     Female 94 162 191
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 166 262 292
          White 136 223 241
          Black or African American 89 117 134
          American Indian or Alaska Native 6 23 24
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 9 15 17
          Asian 16 49 52
          Two or More Races 20 29 35
     Hispanic or Latino 65 107 124
*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 5.3D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.08 0.12 0.14
AGE      
     12–17 0.16 0.12 0.18
     18–25 0.19 0.23 0.28
     26 or Older 0.09 0.15 0.17
GENDER      
     Male 0.13 0.21 0.23
     Female 0.08 0.13 0.16
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 0.08 0.13 0.14
          White 0.08 0.13 0.15
          Black or African American 0.33 0.44 0.50
          American Indian or Alaska Native 0.39 1.54 1.60
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.10 1.80 2.10
          Asian 0.17 0.54 0.58
          Two or More Races 0.80 1.17 1.41
     Hispanic or Latino 0.22 0.37 0.43
*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 5.4C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 38 31 45
GENDER      
     Male 29 23 33
     Female 24 22 29
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 33 26 39
          White 30 24 35
          Black or African American 13 7 14
          American Indian or Alaska Native 4 * *
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 2 1 2
          Two or More Races 5 4 5
     Hispanic or Latino 18 15 20
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN      
     Male - White 21 19 26
     Female - White 20 16 23
     Male - Black or African American 11 4 11
     Female - Black or African American 8 6 9
     Male - Hispanic or Latino 14 11 15
     Female - Hispanic or Latino 11 10 13
*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 5.4D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.16 0.12 0.18
GENDER      
     Male 0.23 0.18 0.26
     Female 0.20 0.18 0.24
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 0.16 0.12 0.19
          White 0.19 0.15 0.22
          Black or African American 0.36 0.19 0.38
          American Indian or Alaska Native 2.21 * *
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 0.19 0.14 0.23
          Two or More Races 1.16 0.90 1.28
     Hispanic or Latino 0.45 0.37 0.51
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN      
     Male - White 0.27 0.23 0.33
     Female - White 0.26 0.22 0.31
     Male - Black or African American 0.60 0.20 0.61
     Female - Black or African American 0.42 0.33 0.49
     Male - Hispanic or Latino 0.69 0.57 0.76
     Female - Hispanic or Latino 0.56 0.53 0.68
*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 5.5C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 58 71 87
GENDER      
     Male 46 57 67
     Female 36 41 50
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 53 63 76
          White 47 57 67
          Black or African American 21 19 27
          American Indian or Alaska Native 3 * *
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 11 8 13
          Two or More Races 7 12 13
     Hispanic or Latino 23 29 37
EDUCATION      
     < High School 30 32 40
     High School Graduate 33 37 47
     Some College 33 43 51
     College Graduate 17 22 24
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 41 46 58
     Part-Time 31 33 43
     Unemployed 22 23 28
     Other1 24 28 34
*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 5.5D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.19 0.23 0.28
GENDER      
     Male 0.30 0.36 0.43
     Female 0.23 0.26 0.33
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 0.21 0.25 0.30
          White 0.24 0.29 0.35
          Black or African American 0.52 0.47 0.67
          American Indian or Alaska Native 1.17 * *
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 0.80 0.60 0.94
          Two or More Races 1.62 2.88 3.28
     Hispanic or Latino 0.42 0.54 0.67
EDUCATION      
     < High School 0.43 0.47 0.58
     High School Graduate 0.31 0.35 0.45
     Some College 0.34 0.44 0.52
     College Graduate 0.44 0.58 0.64
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 0.28 0.32 0.40
     Part-Time 0.39 0.42 0.54
     Unemployed 0.91 0.93 1.15
     Other1 0.39 0.45 0.55
*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 5.6C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 162 278 308
GENDER      
     Male 140 237 255
     Female 83 150 173
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 151 253 276
          White 119 214 223
          Black or African American 89 117 134
          American Indian or Alaska Native 1 21 21
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 11 48 50
          Two or More Races 18 26 32
     Hispanic or Latino 54 108 120
EDUCATION      
     < High School 95 143 158
     High School Graduate 94 162 175
     Some College 75 121 137
     College Graduate 49 127 130
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 130 199 228
     Part-Time 38 72 78
     Unemployed 63 96 99
     Other1 75 128 143
*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 5.6D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.09 0.15 0.17
GENDER      
     Male 0.16 0.28 0.30
     Female 0.09 0.16 0.18
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 0.09 0.16 0.17
          White 0.09 0.16 0.17
          Black or African American 0.46 0.61 0.70
          American Indian or Alaska Native 0.13 1.91 1.93
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 0.17 0.73 0.75
          Two or More Races 1.06 1.53 1.84
     Hispanic or Latino 0.28 0.55 0.61
EDUCATION      
     < High School 0.31 0.47 0.52
     High School Graduate 0.16 0.28 0.31
     Some College 0.17 0.28 0.32
     College Graduate 0.10 0.26 0.27
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 0.13 0.19 0.22
     Part-Time 0.19 0.37 0.40
     Unemployed 1.22 1.88 1.92
     Other1 0.14 0.24 0.27
*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 5.7C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 176 282 319
GENDER      
     Male 148 238 258
     Female 92 159 187
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 163 261 290
          White 132 222 237
          Black or African American 90 116 134
          American Indian or Alaska Native 3 23 23
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 9 15 17
          Asian 16 49 52
          Two or More Races 19 29 35
     Hispanic or Latino 61 107 122
EDUCATION      
     < High School 101 142 159
     High School Graduate 99 164 179
     Some College 82 130 148
     College Graduate 52 130 133
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 138 205 237
     Part-Time 49 80 92
     Unemployed 67 99 103
     Other1 79 131 147
*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 5.7D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.08 0.13 0.15
GENDER      
     Male 0.15 0.24 0.26
     Female 0.08 0.14 0.17
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 0.09 0.14 0.16
          White 0.09 0.15 0.16
          Black or African American 0.39 0.50 0.58
          American Indian or Alaska Native 0.23 1.76 1.80
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.17 1.99 2.29
          Asian 0.19 0.61 0.64
          Two or More Races 0.92 1.38 1.66
     Hispanic or Latino 0.24 0.43 0.49
EDUCATION      
     < High School 0.27 0.38 0.43
     High School Graduate 0.15 0.24 0.26
     Some College 0.16 0.25 0.28
     College Graduate 0.10 0.25 0.25
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 0.12 0.18 0.20
     Part-Time 0.18 0.29 0.34
     Unemployed 0.88 1.31 1.36
     Other1 0.13 0.22 0.25
*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 5.8C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 179 283 323
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 90 155 167
          New England 57 81 85
          Middle Atlantic 70 133 144
     Midwest 60 108 120
          East North Central 53 92 104
          West North Central 26 56 61
     South 109 150 182
          South Atlantic 85 112 140
          East South Central 58 54 73
          West South Central 37 85 92
     West 93 148 170
          Mountain 29 44 48
          Pacific 89 141 163
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 131 223 252
     Small Metro 104 137 159
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 83 113 137
          <250K Pop. 63 77 83
     Nonmetro 68 100 113
          Urbanized 44 61 67
          Less Urbanized 51 77 88
          Completely Rural 15 20 25
*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 5.8D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.08 0.12 0.14
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 0.20 0.35 0.37
          New England 0.48 0.68 0.72
          Middle Atlantic 0.21 0.40 0.43
     Midwest 0.11 0.20 0.23
          East North Central 0.14 0.25 0.28
          West North Central 0.16 0.35 0.38
     South 0.13 0.18 0.22
          South Atlantic 0.19 0.26 0.32
          East South Central 0.41 0.38 0.52
          West South Central 0.14 0.33 0.35
     West 0.18 0.28 0.32
          Mountain 0.19 0.29 0.32
          Pacific 0.24 0.38 0.43
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 0.11 0.19 0.22
     Small Metro 0.15 0.19 0.22
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 0.16 0.22 0.27
          <250K Pop. 0.33 0.40 0.44
     Nonmetro 0.15 0.21 0.24
          Urbanized 0.30 0.41 0.45
          Less Urbanized 0.19 0.28 0.33
          Completely Rural 0.29 0.39 0.48
*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 5.9C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 38 31 45
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 17 12 19
          New England 8 5 8
          Middle Atlantic 15 11 17
     Midwest 15 12 18
          East North Central 12 10 16
          West North Central 7 7 8
     South 28 22 31
          South Atlantic 23 18 25
          East South Central 9 4 9
          West South Central 11 12 15
     West 15 13 19
          Mountain 8 8 9
          Pacific 12 11 16
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 28 21 33
     Small Metro 21 19 25
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 18 15 21
          <250K Pop. 10 11 15
     Nonmetro 15 13 17
          Urbanized 8 7 9
          Less Urbanized 10 10 12
          Completely Rural 8 4 8
*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 5.9D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.16 0.12 0.18
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 0.37 0.27 0.43
          New England 0.72 0.46 0.73
          Middle Atlantic 0.44 0.33 0.53
     Midwest 0.26 0.21 0.31
          East North Central 0.31 0.24 0.39
          West North Central 0.44 0.39 0.48
     South 0.32 0.25 0.35
          South Atlantic 0.53 0.40 0.56
          East South Central 0.63 0.30 0.64
          West South Central 0.38 0.42 0.51
     West 0.25 0.23 0.32
          Mountain 0.49 0.45 0.55
          Pacific 0.29 0.27 0.40
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 0.23 0.17 0.26
     Small Metro 0.28 0.26 0.35
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 0.33 0.28 0.38
          <250K Pop. 0.53 0.58 0.77
     Nonmetro 0.31 0.26 0.35
          Urbanized 0.51 0.43 0.59
          Less Urbanized 0.36 0.35 0.44
          Completely Rural 1.39 0.80 1.37
*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 5.10C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 58 71 87
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 25 26 34
          New England 14 12 15
          Middle Atlantic 21 23 31
     Midwest 23 35 41
          East North Central 19 31 36
          West North Central 13 16 20
     South 36 42 51
          South Atlantic 27 31 37
          East South Central 18 15 23
          West South Central 17 24 27
     West 30 38 45
          Mountain 14 16 20
          Pacific 26 34 40
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 43 48 59
     Small Metro 33 48 57
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 27 38 47
          <250K Pop. 20 28 32
     Nonmetro 20 24 30
          Urbanized 12 18 21
          Less Urbanized 16 17 21
          Completely Rural 6 6 8
*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 5.10D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.19 0.23 0.28
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 0.46 0.46 0.62
          New England 0.97 0.82 1.07
          Middle Atlantic 0.52 0.56 0.76
     Midwest 0.31 0.48 0.57
          East North Central 0.37 0.61 0.72
          West North Central 0.58 0.72 0.89
     South 0.33 0.38 0.47
          South Atlantic 0.50 0.57 0.69
          East South Central 0.93 0.78 1.23
          West South Central 0.46 0.64 0.72
     West 0.41 0.53 0.62
          Mountain 0.66 0.75 0.92
          Pacific 0.51 0.67 0.78
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 0.29 0.33 0.40
     Small Metro 0.32 0.45 0.55
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 0.36 0.51 0.63
          <250K Pop. 0.65 0.91 1.06
     Nonmetro 0.35 0.42 0.52
          Urbanized 0.59 0.85 1.01
          Less Urbanized 0.52 0.54 0.67
          Completely Rural 1.20 1.22 1.44
*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 5.11C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 162 278 308
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 83 149 156
          New England 53 79 78
          Middle Atlantic 63 127 134
     Midwest 54 107 114
          East North Central 49 90 99
          West North Central 22 57 56
     South 96 145 172
          South Atlantic 73 110 135
          East South Central 55 53 68
          West South Central 29 79 84
     West 85 150 168
          Mountain 26 40 42
          Pacific 81 145 163
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 119 220 245
     Small Metro 95 130 146
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 76 105 123
          <250K Pop. 57 76 78
     Nonmetro 61 97 107
          Urbanized 40 58 62
          Less Urbanized 45 76 85
          Completely Rural 5 17 17
*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 5.11D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.09 0.15 0.17
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 0.24 0.43 0.44
          New England 0.58 0.85 0.85
          Middle Atlantic 0.25 0.49 0.52
     Midwest 0.13 0.26 0.28
          East North Central 0.17 0.32 0.35
          West North Central 0.18 0.47 0.46
     South 0.15 0.23 0.27
          South Atlantic 0.21 0.32 0.40
          East South Central 0.51 0.49 0.63
          West South Central 0.15 0.41 0.44
     West 0.21 0.38 0.42
          Mountain 0.22 0.35 0.37
          Pacific 0.28 0.51 0.58
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 0.13 0.24 0.27
     Small Metro 0.18 0.25 0.28
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 0.20 0.27 0.32
          <250K Pop. 0.40 0.54 0.55
     Nonmetro 0.17 0.27 0.29
          Urbanized 0.36 0.52 0.56
          Less Urbanized 0.21 0.36 0.40
          Completely Rural 0.12 0.40 0.41
*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 5.12C Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 176 282 319
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 89 153 163
          New England 58 78 82
          Middle Atlantic 68 132 141
     Midwest 58 108 119
          East North Central 52 92 102
          West North Central 25 57 60
     South 105 151 182
          South Atlantic 79 111 139
          East South Central 60 54 74
          West South Central 33 89 94
     West 93 147 168
          Mountain 28 45 48
          Pacific 89 140 161
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 130 223 251
     Small Metro 102 134 156
          250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 81 113 136
          <250K Pop. 62 73 80
     Nonmetro 66 99 112
          Urbanized 43 61 67
          Less Urbanized 49 76 87
          Completely Rural 9 18 21
*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 5.12D Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, 2002
Geographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
Any Illicit Drug Alcohol Any Illicit Drug or Alcohol
TOTAL 0.08 0.13 0.15
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION      
     Northeast 0.22 0.38 0.40
          New England 0.54 0.73 0.77
          Middle Atlantic 0.23 0.44 0.47
     Midwest 0.12 0.23 0.25
          East North Central 0.16 0.27 0.31
          West North Central 0.17 0.40 0.42
     South 0.14 0.20 0.24
          South Atlantic 0.20 0.28 0.35
          East South Central 0.47 0.42 0.58
          West South Central 0.15 0.39 0.41
     West 0.20 0.31 0.36
          Mountain 0.20 0.33 0.35
          Pacific 0.26 0.42 0.48
COUNTY TYPE      
     Large Metro 0.12 0.21 0.24
     Small Metro 0.16 0.21 0.25
          250K - 1 M