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2003 State Estimates of Substance Use

States  (each has 2 tables of data)

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State by State Model Based Estimates

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41005

ALABAMA

Table 1. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Alabama, by Age Group: Estimated Numbers (in Thousands), Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 245 37 80 128
     Past Year Marijuana Use 309 49 119 141
     Past Month Marijuana Use 160 24 62 73
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 137 20 40 77
     Past Year Cocaine Use 83 6 27 49
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 1,790 151 155 1,484
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 40 20 18 2
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 1,360 57 254 1,048
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 669 31 175 463
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 1,706 163 188 1,355
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 1,219 63 226 930
     Past Month Cigarette Use 976 52 196 728
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 2,523 237 311 1,975
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 65 10 23 32
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 99 18 33 49
     Alcohol Dependence 102 6 28 68
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 225 18 68 138
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 273 27 82 164
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 82 16 30 36
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 215 18 66 131
     Serious Mental Illness8 3178 -- 70 247
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

ALABAMA

Table 2. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Alabama, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 6.62 9.65 15.94 4.57
     Past Year Marijuana Use 8.35 12.75 23.79 5.03
     Past Month Marijuana Use 4.32 6.37 12.47 2.60
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 3.72 5.36 8.06 2.73
     Past Year Cocaine Use 2.25 1.66 5.49 1.75
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 48.47 39.58 30.97 52.76
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 1.55 5.97 6.23 0.09
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 36.83 15.00 50.96 37.27
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 18.10 8.23 34.97 16.45
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 46.19 42.74 37.64 48.17
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 33.02 16.66 45.20 33.07
     Past Month Cigarette Use 26.43 13.69 39.24 25.88
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 68.32 62.18 62.28 70.21
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 1.77 2.56 4.65 1.15
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 2.68 4.67 6.53 1.73
     Alcohol Dependence 2.76 1.67 5.54 2.41
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 6.08 4.83 13.65 4.91
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 7.40 7.14 16.46 5.83
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 2.22 4.25 5.94 1.28
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 5.81 4.65 13.20 4.65
     Serious Mental Illness8 9.578 -- 14.09 8.78
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

ALASKA

Table 3. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Alaska, by Age Group: Estimated Numbers (in Thousands), Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 60 9 17 34
     Past Year Marijuana Use 83 13 24 46
     Past Month Marijuana Use 49 8 15 26
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 20 4 5 11
     Past Year Cocaine Use 12 2 5 5
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 138 18 11 109
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 6 4 2 0
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 255 11 38 206
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 116 8 26 82
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 204 24 18 161
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 154 11 30 112
     Past Month Cigarette Use 129 9 28 92
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 352 46 41 265
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 10 2 4 4
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 16 4 5 6
     Alcohol Dependence 19 2 4 13
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 43 4 12 27
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 52 7 15 31
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 16 4 5 7
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 39 4 11 24
     Serious Mental Illness8 378 -- 8 29
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

ALASKA

Table 4. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Alaska, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 12.01 13.34 27.29 9.17
     Past Year Marijuana Use 16.65 18.87 38.90 12.46
     Past Month Marijuana Use 9.78 11.08 23.99 7.14
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 4.00 5.39 8.51 2.97
     Past Year Cocaine Use 2.40 2.44 8.37 1.38
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 27.54 25.38 17.53 29.65
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 2.68 7.77 8.43 0.16
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 50.89 15.90 59.83 55.92
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 23.13 11.42 41.22 22.26
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 40.78 35.13 29.24 43.78
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 30.73 16.39 48.43 30.42
     Past Month Cigarette Use 25.71 13.25 43.97 24.96
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 70.30 66.56 65.46 71.83
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 2.08 3.33 6.00 1.18
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 3.13 6.31 8.57 1.62
     Alcohol Dependence 3.75 2.33 7.09 3.45
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 8.63 6.15 18.79 7.37
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 10.41 9.45 23.91 8.31
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 3.13 5.55 8.08 1.83
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 7.76 5.37 18.23 6.44
     Serious Mental Illness8 8.468 -- 12.76 7.74
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

ARIZONA

Table 5. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Arizona, by Age Group: Estimated Numbers (in Thousands), Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 392 61 114 217
     Past Year Marijuana Use 463 82 166 215
     Past Month Marijuana Use 251 38 91 122
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 206 35 54 117
     Past Year Cocaine Use 153 16 51 86
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 1,790 169 159 1,462
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 45 25 18 3
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 2,217 91 352 1,774
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 1,075 58 250 767
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 1,746 179 203 1,365
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 1,345 73 240 1,032
     Past Month Cigarette Use 1,215 62 234 919
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 3,213 313 427 2,473
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 88 18 35 34
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 148 33 49 66
     Alcohol Dependence 173 16 48 110
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 411 36 117 258
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 488 52 141 295
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 142 32 47 62
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 399 35 113 251
     Serious Mental Illness8 3748 -- 83 291
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

ARIZONA

Table 6. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Arizona, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 8.87 12.61 18.88 6.53
     Past Year Marijuana Use 10.48 16.96 27.54 6.46
     Past Month Marijuana Use 5.68 7.74 15.18 3.67
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 4.66 7.22 8.98 3.51
     Past Year Cocaine Use 3.45 3.24 8.53 2.57
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 40.53 34.76 26.48 43.90
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 1.73 6.42 6.01 0.14
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 50.20 18.69 58.45 53.29
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 24.32 11.94 41.43 23.04
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 39.54 36.77 33.66 41.00
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 30.45 15.11 39.80 31.00
     Past Month Cigarette Use 27.51 12.84 38.85 27.60
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 72.74 64.39 70.87 74.29
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 1.98 3.77 5.88 1.02
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 3.35 6.83 8.15 1.98
     Alcohol Dependence 3.91 3.20 7.94 3.29
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 9.29 7.38 19.36 7.75
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 11.04 10.62 23.42 8.87
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 3.21 6.65 7.80 1.88
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 9.02 7.16 18.75 7.54
     Serious Mental Illness8 9.518 -- 13.77 8.75
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

ARKANSAS

Table 7. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Arkansas, by Age Group: Estimated Numbers (in Thousands), Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 173 27 64 83
     Past Year Marijuana Use 228 37 87 104
     Past Month Marijuana Use 126 19 50 57
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 87 15 28 44
     Past Year Cocaine Use 48 4 18 26
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 1,041 92 84 864
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 24 13 10 1
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 865 39 162 664
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 484 26 120 337
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 963 96 109 758
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 874 46 169 660
     Past Month Cigarette Use 730 37 154 539
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 1,509 143 183 1,182
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 43 7 16 21
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 66 12 24 30
     Alcohol Dependence 73 5 21 47
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 168 14 53 101
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 203 21 65 116
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 60 11 23 26
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 163 14 52 97
     Serious Mental Illness8 2008 -- 43 156
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

ARKANSAS

Table 8. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Arkansas, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 7.78 11.72 21.05 4.89
     Past Year Marijuana Use 10.22 15.76 28.89 6.15
     Past Month Marijuana Use 5.63 7.97 16.48 3.39
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 3.92 6.54 9.24 2.62
     Past Year Cocaine Use 2.17 1.86 6.05 1.52
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 46.86 39.51 27.94 51.23
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 1.72 6.67 7.11 0.10
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 38.93 16.71 53.79 39.34
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 21.76 11.31 39.76 19.99
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 43.34 41.25 35.99 44.93
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 39.35 19.57 55.88 39.12
     Past Month Cigarette Use 32.84 16.05 50.97 31.92
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 67.91 61.55 60.58 70.08
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 1.95 2.97 5.29 1.22
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 2.96 5.13 7.94 1.77
     Alcohol Dependence 3.29 2.34 6.90 2.77
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 7.57 6.15 17.59 5.98
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 9.10 9.02 21.53 6.90
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 2.67 4.78 7.51 1.52
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 7.33 6.08 17.14 5.76
     Serious Mental Illness8 10.028 -- 14.35 9.26
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

C

41005

CALIFORNIA

Table 9. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in California, by Age Group: Estimated Numbers (in Thousands), Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 2,564 359 738 1,467
     Past Year Marijuana Use 3,222 443 1,109 1,670
     Past Month Marijuana Use 1,850 241 631 978
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 1,122 182 275 665
     Past Year Cocaine Use 723 53 259 410
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 10,423 1,032 1,000 8,391
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 301 158 126 17
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 14,503 480 2,176 11,847
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 6,047 288 1,388 4,371
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 12,938 1,218 1,452 10,268
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 6,388 290 1,377 4,721
     Past Month Cigarette Use 5,508 235 1,245 4,028
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 21,859 2,107 2,842 16,910
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 533 82 204 247
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 855 155 306 393
     Alcohol Dependence 968 59 239 670
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 2,053 173 581 1,298
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 2,561 260 760 1,541
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 798 144 287 367
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 1,978 159 570 1,249
     Serious Mental Illness8 2,0798 -- 520 1,559
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

CALIFORNIA

Table 10. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in California, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 9.01 11.44 18.83 6.86
     Past Year Marijuana Use 11.33 14.11 28.29 7.81
     Past Month Marijuana Use 6.50 7.66 16.09 4.57
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 3.94 5.79 7.02 3.11
     Past Year Cocaine Use 2.54 1.70 6.61 1.92
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 36.63 32.86 25.51 39.22
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 1.79 5.88 6.27 0.14
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 50.97 15.28 55.53 55.38
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 21.25 9.16 35.41 20.43
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 45.47 38.79 37.05 48.00
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 22.45 9.22 35.14 22.07
     Past Month Cigarette Use 19.36 7.48 31.77 18.83
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 76.82 67.07 72.52 79.05
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 1.88 2.62 5.22 1.15
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 3.01 4.93 7.82 1.84
     Alcohol Dependence 3.40 1.87 6.11 3.13
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 7.22 5.51 14.83 6.07
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 9.00 8.27 19.40 7.21
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 2.81 4.57 7.33 1.72
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 6.95 5.05 14.54 5.84
     Serious Mental Illness8 8.218 -- 13.26 7.29
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

COLORADO

Table 11. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Colorado, by Age Group: Estimated Numbers (in Thousands), Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 410 53 126 231
     Past Year Marijuana Use 556 75 181 300
     Past Month Marijuana Use 313 38 107 168
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 172 25 48 99
     Past Year Cocaine Use 144 10 51 83
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 1,057 112 86 858
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 42 23 16 3
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 2,177 80 340 1,758
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 948 43 231 674
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 1,411 125 140 1,146
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 1,150 67 247 836
     Past Month Cigarette Use 985 53 220 712
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 2,585 246 303 2,036
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 74 11 32 32
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 119 19 50 50
     Alcohol Dependence 138 10 38 90
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 339 26 102 211
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 398 36 124 239
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 112 18 48 46
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 315 24 99 192
     Serious Mental Illness8 2858 -- 68 217
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates = Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months/2.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

COLORADO

Table 12. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Rates of First Use of Marijuana, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Colorado, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 11.12 13.83 25.52 8.24
     Past Year Marijuana Use 15.08 19.55 36.57 10.73
     Past Month Marijuana Use 8.49 9.82 21.67 6.01
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 4.67 6.47 9.80 3.53
     Past Year Cocaine Use 3.90 2.64 10.29 2.96
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 28.74 28.97 17.51 30.67
     Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana2 2.31 7.59 8.10 0.20
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 59.22 20.63 68.89 62.79
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 25.75 11.04 46.73 24.10
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 38.39 32.48 28.41 40.94
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 31.24 17.44 49.95 29.86
     Past Month Cigarette Use 26.76 13.74 44.56 25.43
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 70.29 63.77 61.30 72.75
PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, ABUSE,5 AND TREATMENT        
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence 2.01 2.78 6.46 1.13
     Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 3.23 5.02 10.20 1.78
     Alcohol Dependence 3.73 2.51 7.74 3.20
     Alcohol Dependence or Abuse 9.20 6.71 20.66 7.54
     Alcohol or Illicit Drug1 Dependence or Abuse 10.81 9.24 25.03 8.55
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use1,6 3.04 4.72 9.68 1.66
     Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use7 8.55 6.24 20.00 6.87
     Serious Mental Illness8 8.668 -- 13.83 7.76
-- Not available.
NOTE: Estimates are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Average Annual Rate = {(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months)/[(Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months * 0.5) + Number of persons who never used marijuana]}/2. Both the computation components, Number of Marijuana Initiates in past 24 months and Number of persons who never used marijuana, are based on a survey-weighted hierarchical Bayes estimation approach. Note that the age group is based on a respondent's age at the time of the interview, not his or her age at first use.
3 Binge Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on at least 1 day in the past 30 days.
4 Any Tobacco product includes cigarettes, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco or snuff), cigars, or pipe tobacco.
5 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
6 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but not receiving treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
7 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but not receiving treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
8 Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is defined as having a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder that met the criteria found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and resulted in functional impairment that substantially interfered with or limited one or more major life activities. Data for SMI are not defined for 12 to 17 year olds; therefore, "Total" estimate reflects ages 18 or older.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002 and 2003.

41005

CONNECTICUT

Table 13. Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, and Serious Mental Illness in Connecticut, by Age Group: Estimated Numbers (in Thousands), Annual Averages Based on 2002 and 2003 NSDUHs
Measure Total
12 or Older		 AGE GROUP (Years)
12–17 18–25 26 or Older
ILLICIT DRUGS        
     Past Month Any Illicit Drug1 Use 249 37 83 130
     Past Year Marijuana Use 336 52 125 158
     Past Month Marijuana Use 198 27 76 94
     Past Month Use of Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 93 16 24 53
     Past Year Cocaine Use 61 5 23 33
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month 981 82 58 841
     Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates2 34 20 11 2
ALCOHOL        
     Past Month Alcohol Use 1,653 56 234 1,364
     Past Month Binge Alcohol3 Use 659 33 156 470
     Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks
        Once or Twice a Week		 1,137 107 89 942
TOBACCO        
     Past Month Tobacco4 Use 772 45 149 578
     Past Month Cigarette Use 678 40 134 504
     Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs
        of Cigarettes Per Day		 2,074 191 218 1,665