2004 Tables: Dependence, Abuse, and Treatment

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**Table 5.1A Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Past Year Dependence	Total		AGE GROUP
	Total		12-17		18-25		26 or Older
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
ILLICIT DRUG¹	4,374^a	4,852	694	737	1,654	1,786	2,025	2,329
Marijuana and Hashish	2,520	2,670	502	508	1,260	1,237	757	925
Cocaine	961	1,175	52	72	228	287	681	816
Heroin	169	226	8	11	37	53	124	162
Hallucinogens	135	180	44	52	61	91	29	37
Inhalants	37^a	90	29	45	8	18	*	27
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics²	1,275	1,395	222	213	310^b	445	743	736
Pain Relievers	943	970	164	169	210^b	314	569	488
Tranquilizers	196	252	36	23	47	74	113	155
Stimulants	260	359	57	47	107	126	96	186
Sedatives	112	89	30	15	13	16	69	58
ALCOHOL	7,563^a	8,355	512	535	2,139	2,313	4,912	5,508
ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL¹	10,871^a	11,794	1,038	1,075	3,362	3,546	6,470	7,173
BOTH ILLICIT DRUG AND ALCOHOL¹	1,066^b	1,414	168	197	432^a	553	467	664
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.1B Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Past Year Dependence	Total		AGE GROUP
	Total		12-17		18-25		26 or Older
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
ILLICIT DRUG¹	1.8	2.0	2.8	2.9	5.2	5.5	1.1	1.3
Marijuana and Hashish	1.1	1.1	2.0	2.0	4.0	3.8	0.4	0.5
Cocaine	0.4	0.5	0.2	0.3	0.7	0.9	0.4	0.4
Heroin	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1
Hallucinogens	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.0	0.0
Inhalants	0.0^a	0.0	0.1	0.2	0.0	0.1	*	0.0
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics²	0.5	0.6	0.9	0.8	1.0^b	1.4	0.4	0.4
Pain Relievers	0.4	0.4	0.7	0.7	0.7^b	1.0	0.3	0.3
Tranquilizers	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1
Stimulants	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.1	0.1
Sedatives	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.1	0.0	0.0
ALCOHOL	3.2	3.5	2.0	2.1	6.7	7.2	2.7	3.0
ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL¹	4.6	4.9	4.2	4.3	10.6	11.0	3.6	3.9
BOTH ILLICIT DRUG AND ALCOHOL¹	0.4^b	0.6	0.7	0.8	1.4^a	1.7	0.3	0.4
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.2A Substance Dependence in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Age Category	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	4,374^a	4,852	7,563^a	8,355	10,871^a	11,794
12	15	22	9	10	22	26
13	35	40	31	28	60	63
14	74	110	59	58	108	140
15	124	133	110	99	196	194
16	201	189	144	135	294	275
17	245	243	160	206	359	378
18	290	316	263	260	455	481
19	275	234	249	281	467	444
20	248	271	284	310	471	497
21	193^b	293	315^a	413	458^b	604
22	210	238	321	350	489	512
23	152	154	267	262	380	364
24	166	137	227	241	339	343
25	121	143	214	195	303	301
26-29	549	456	878	916	1,286	1,268
30-34	360	505	869	762	1,093	1,136
35-39	387	391	700	796	996	1,082
40-44	376	423	741^a	1,020	1,061	1,334
45-49	213	284	663	730	858	916
50-54	117	189	551	485	648	600
55-59	24	56	184	378	203	401
60-64	*	11	91	102	91	113
65 or Older	*	13	234	321	234	322
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.2B Substance Dependence in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Age Category	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.8	2.0	3.2	3.5	4.6	4.9
12	0.4	0.5	0.2	0.2	0.5	0.6
13	0.8	0.9	0.7	0.6	1.4	1.4
14	1.8	2.5	1.4	1.3	2.6	3.2
15	3.0	3.1	2.7	2.3	4.7	4.5
16	4.8	4.6	3.4	3.3	7.0	6.7
17	6.0	6.0	3.9	5.1	8.8	9.3
18	6.3	6.9	5.7	5.6	9.9	10.5
19	7.1	5.9	6.4	7.1	12.0	11.3
20	6.1	6.8	7.0	7.8	11.7	12.5
21	4.9^b	7.2	8.0	10.1	11.7^a	14.8
22	5.2	5.9	8.0	8.7	12.2	12.7
23	3.8	3.9	6.7	6.7	9.5	9.3
24	4.6	3.4	6.2	6.0	9.3	8.5
25	3.3	4.0	5.9	5.4	8.4	8.4
26-29	3.7	3.0	5.9	6.0	8.7	8.3
30-34	1.8	2.6	4.3	3.9	5.4	5.8
35-39	1.9	1.9	3.3	3.8	4.8	5.2
40-44	1.7	1.9	3.3^a	4.5	4.7	5.9
45-49	1.0	1.3	3.1	3.4	4.0	4.3
50-54	0.6	1.0	2.8	2.5	3.2	3.1
55-59	0.2	0.3	1.2	2.3	1.4	2.4
60-64	*	0.1	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9
65 or Older	*	0.0	0.7	0.9	0.7	0.9
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	4,374^a	4,852	7,563^a	8,355	10,871^a	11,794
AGE
12-17	694	737	512	535	1,038	1,075
18-25	1,654	1,786	2,139	2,313	3,362	3,546
26 or Older	2,025	2,329	4,912	5,508	6,470	7,173
GENDER
Male	2,573	2,895	4,900	5,395	6,798	7,422
Female	1,801	1,957	2,663	2,961	4,073	4,372
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	3,809	4,209	6,479^a	7,251	9,422	10,214
White	3,016	3,303	5,237^a	5,886	7,549	8,248
Black or African American	590	640	827	941	1,311	1,356
American Indian or Alaska Native	37	50	104	135	130	164
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	20	*	25	*	40	*
Asian	79	71	195	102	253	163
Two or More Races	67	130	91	140	139	223
Hispanic or Latino	565	643	1,085	1,105	1,449	1,580
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.3B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.8	2.0	3.2	3.5	4.6	4.9
AGE
12-17	2.8	2.9	2.0	2.1	4.2	4.3
18-25	5.2	5.5	6.7	7.2	10.6	11.0
26 or Older	1.1	1.3	2.7	3.0	3.6	3.9
GENDER
Male	2.2	2.5	4.3	4.6	5.9	6.4
Female	1.5	1.6	2.2	2.4	3.3	3.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	1.8	2.0	3.1^a	3.5	4.5	4.9
White	1.8	2.0	3.1	3.5	4.5	4.9
Black or African American	2.1	2.3	3.0	3.4	4.8	4.8
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.9	3.9	8.3	10.4	10.3	12.7
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4.1	*	5.1	*	8.1	*
Asian	0.8	0.7	2.0	1.0	2.6	1.6
Two or More Races	2.6	5.1	3.5	5.5	5.4^a	8.7
Hispanic or Latino	1.9	2.1	3.6	3.6	4.8	5.1
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	694	737	512	535	1,038	1,075
GENDER
Male	374	343	251	253	537	504
Female	320^a	395	261	282	501	572
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	604	574	424	419	889	839
White	488	473	355	334	734	686
Black or African American	77	65	25^a	50	92	98
American Indian or Alaska Native	6	7	12	14	14	15
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	18	4	13	*	24	8
Two or More Races	12	24	14	16	21	30
Hispanic or Latino	90^b	163	88	116	150^b	236
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
Male, White, Not Hispanic	257	207	179	146	374^a	303
Female, White, Not Hispanic	232	266	176	188	360	382
Male, Black, Not Hispanic	41	41	10^a	30	45	57
Female, Black, Not Hispanic	36	24	15	20	47	41
Male, Hispanic	54	79	48	63	90	119
Female, Hispanic	36^b	84	39	53	60^b	117
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.4B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.8	2.9	2.0	2.1	4.2	4.3
GENDER
Male	2.9	2.7	2.0	2.0	4.2	3.9
Female	2.6	3.2	2.1	2.3	4.1	4.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	2.9	2.7	2.0	2.0	4.2	4.0
White	3.1	3.0	2.3	2.2	4.7	4.4
Black or African American	2.0	1.7	0.7^a	1.3	2.5	2.6
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.6	4.5	7.0	8.2	8.0	9.4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	1.8	0.4	1.3	*	2.5	0.8
Two or More Races	3.0	5.4	3.6	3.6	5.2	6.9
Hispanic or Latino	2.2^b	3.9	2.2	2.7	3.7^b	5.6
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
Male, White, Not Hispanic	3.2	2.6	2.2	1.8	4.7^a	3.8
Female, White, Not Hispanic	3.1	3.5	2.3	2.5	4.7	5.0
Male, Black, Not Hispanic	2.2	2.1	0.5^a	1.5	2.4	2.9
Female, Black, Not Hispanic	1.9	1.3	0.8	1.1	2.5	2.2
Male, Hispanic	2.6	3.7	2.3	2.9	4.3	5.5
Female, Hispanic	1.8^b	4.1	2.0	2.6	3.0^a	5.7
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1,654	1,786	2,139	2,313	3,362	3,546
GENDER
Male	993	1,138	1,304	1,420	2,038	2,188
Female	662	649	835	893	1,324	1,358
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	1,398	1,532	1,768	1,945	2,825	3,014
White	1,140	1,225	1,466^a	1,638	2,314	2,482
Black or African American	187	229	184	177	331	354
American Indian or Alaska Native	13	15	14	27	27	34
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7	*	*	8	*	11
Asian	24	27	54	56	74	77
Two or More Races	27	33	30	40	54	57
Hispanic or Latino	256	254	371	367	537	531
EDUCATION
< High School	459	471	497	459	832	780
High School Graduate	624	642	687	716	1,135	1,191
Some College	460^a	567	723^a	862	1,080	1,229
College Graduate	112	106	232	276	316	346
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	703	742	960^a	1,110	1,493	1,626
Part-Time	423	450	622	599	915	886
Unemployed	237	259	206	223	391	417
Other²	291	335	351	381	563	616
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.5B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	5.2	5.5	6.7	7.2	10.6	11.0
GENDER
Male	6.2	7.0	8.2	8.8	12.8	13.5
Female	4.2	4.0	5.3	5.6	8.4	8.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	5.4	5.8	6.8	7.3	10.8	11.4
White	5.8	6.1	7.5	8.2	11.8	12.4
Black or African American	4.4	5.3	4.3	4.1	7.7	8.1
American Indian or Alaska Native	7.2	8.7	7.9	15.5	14.6	19.8
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4.2	*	*	6.8	*	9.2
Asian	1.6	1.8	3.7	3.7	5.1	5.0
Two or More Races	7.5	9.3	8.2	11.5	14.9	16.1
Hispanic or Latino	4.5	4.4	6.6	6.4	9.5	9.3
EDUCATION
< High School	6.7	7.1	7.2	6.9	12.1	11.7
High School Graduate	5.7	5.8	6.3	6.5	10.3	10.8
Some College	4.6	5.5	7.3	8.4	10.9	11.9
College Graduate	2.8	2.6	5.8	6.6	7.9	8.3
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	4.8	4.9	6.6	7.3	10.2	10.8
Part-Time	5.2	5.6	7.6	7.4	11.2	10.9
Unemployed	8.8	10.1	7.6	8.7	14.5	16.2
Other²	4.6	5.2	5.6	6.0	9.0	9.6
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2,025	2,329	4,912	5,508	6,470	7,173
GENDER
Male	1,206	1,415	3,345	3,723	4,222	4,730
Female	820	914	1,567	1,786	2,248	2,443
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	1,807	2,103	4,286	4,887	5,708	6,360
White	1,388	1,605	3,415	3,915	4,501	5,081
Black or African American	326	346	618	714	888	904
American Indian or Alaska Native	17	28	77	95	89	115
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	38	40	128	41	155	78
Two or More Races	28	73	47	84	64	136
Hispanic or Latino	218	225	625	622	762	813
EDUCATION
< High School	531	549	1,155	1,090	1,535	1,483
High School Graduate	661	724	1,669	1,700	2,175	2,243
Some College	593	656	1,176	1,435	1,657	1,863
College Graduate	240^a	401	912^a	1,284	1,103^b	1,583
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	1,191	1,205	3,225	3,463	4,114	4,335
Part-Time	246	256	517	725	705	897
Unemployed	149	265	327	392	437	553
Other²	440	603	843	928	1,214	1,389
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.6B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.1	1.3	2.7	3.0	3.6	3.9
GENDER
Male	1.4	1.6	3.9	4.3	4.9	5.4
Female	0.9	1.0	1.7	1.9	2.4	2.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	1.1	1.3	2.7	3.0	3.5	3.9
White	1.1	1.2	2.6	3.0	3.4	3.9
Black or African American	1.7	1.7	3.2	3.6	4.6	4.6
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.9	2.9	8.6	9.9	9.9	12.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	0.5	0.5	1.7	0.6	2.1	1.0
Two or More Races	1.5	4.2	2.6	4.8	3.5	7.7
Hispanic or Latino	1.1	1.1	3.1	2.9	3.8	3.9
EDUCATION
< High School	1.7	1.8	3.7	3.7	4.9	5.0
High School Graduate	1.2	1.3	3.0	3.0	3.9	3.9
Some College	1.4	1.5	2.8	3.2	3.9	4.2
College Graduate	0.5^a	0.8	1.8^a	2.5	2.2^a	3.1
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	1.2	1.2	3.1	3.3	4.0	4.2
Part-Time	1.2	1.3	2.5^a	3.7	3.4	4.6
Unemployed	2.8^a	5.5	6.1	8.2	8.1	11.5
Other²	0.8	1.1	1.6	1.7	2.3	2.5
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	3,680	4,115	7,051^a	7,821	9,832^a	10,719
GENDER
Male	2,198	2,553	4,649	5,142	6,260	6,918
Female	1,481	1,562	2,402	2,679	3,572	3,801
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	3,205^a	3,635	6,054^a	6,832	8,533^a	9,375
White	2,528	2,830	4,881^a	5,553	6,815^a	7,563
Black or African American	513	576	801	892	1,219	1,258
American Indian or Alaska Native	30	43	91	122	116	149
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	21	*	36	*
Asian	61	67	183	97	229	154
Two or More Races	55	106	77	125	118	193
Hispanic or Latino	475	480	997	989	1,299	1,344
EDUCATION
< High School	990	1,020	1,652	1,549	2,367	2,263
High School Graduate	1,286	1,366	2,356	2,416	3,310	3,434
Some College	1,052	1,223	1,899^a	2,297	2,737	3,092
College Graduate	351	507	1,144^a	1,560	1,418^b	1,930
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	1,894	1,947	4,185	4,573	5,606	5,961
Part-Time	669	706	1,139	1,323	1,620	1,783
Unemployed	386	524	533	615	828	969
Other²	730	937	1,194	1,309	1,777	2,005
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.7B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.7	1.9	3.3	3.6	4.6	5.0
GENDER
Male	2.2	2.5	4.5	5.0	6.1	6.7
Female	1.3	1.4	2.2	2.4	3.2	3.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	1.7	1.9	3.2^a	3.6	4.6	5.0
White	1.7	1.9	3.2^a	3.7	4.5	5.0
Black or African American	2.2	2.4	3.4	3.7	5.1	5.2
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.8	3.8	8.5	10.8	10.7	13.1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	5.1	*	8.7	*
Asian	0.7	0.8	2.1	1.1	2.6	1.7
Two or More Races	2.5	5.0	3.5	5.9	5.4	9.1
Hispanic or Latino	1.8	1.8	3.9	3.7	5.0	5.0
EDUCATION
< High School	2.6	2.8	4.4	4.2	6.2	6.2
High School Graduate	1.9	2.0	3.5	3.5	4.9	5.0
Some College	2.0	2.2	3.6	4.2	5.2	5.6
College Graduate	0.6	0.9	2.1^a	2.8	2.6^a	3.4
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	1.6	1.6	3.6	3.8	4.8	5.0
Part-Time	2.3	2.6	4.0	4.8	5.7	6.5
Unemployed	4.8^a	7.1	6.6	8.3	10.2^a	13.1
Other²	1.2	1.5	2.0	2.1	3.0	3.3
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	4,374^a	4,852	7,563^a	8,355	10,871^a	11,794
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	864	850	1,422	1,385	2,091	2,015
New England	317	234	468	452	695	617
Middle Atlantic	547	616	954	932	1,396	1,398
Midwest	895	986	1,867	2,128	2,555	2,770
East North Central	639	767	1,291	1,469	1,765	1,975
West North Central	256	219	576	659	789	796
South	1,596	1,717	2,371	2,703	3,548	3,951
South Atlantic	872	844	1,273	1,472	1,927	2,056
East South Central	225^a	343	328	449	494^a	685
West South Central	498	531	769	782	1,127	1,210
West	1,018^a	1,299	1,904	2,140	2,676	3,058
Mountain	309	317	631	686	822	895
Pacific	710^b	982	1,273	1,454	1,854	2,163
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	2,360	2,465	4,012	4,389	5,822	6,207
Small Metro	1,445	1,624	2,387	2,721	3,469	3,774
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	884	1,057	1,548	1,796	2,228	2,492
< 250K Pop.	561	567	839	925	1,241	1,282
Nonmetro	569^a	764	1,164	1,245	1,580	1,813
Urbanized	302	423	556	569	780	910
Less Urbanized	243	309	520	587	701	789
Completely Rural	25	33	89	89	99	115
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.8B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.8	2.0	3.2	3.5	4.6	4.9
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	1.9	1.9	3.1	3.0	4.6	4.4
New England	2.7	2.0	3.9	3.8	5.8	5.2
Middle Atlantic	1.6	1.8	2.9	2.8	4.2	4.2
Midwest	1.7	1.8	3.5	3.9	4.8	5.1
East North Central	1.7	2.0	3.4	3.9	4.7	5.2
West North Central	1.6	1.3	3.6	4.0	4.9	4.9
South	1.9	2.0	2.8	3.1	4.2	4.6
South Atlantic	2.0	1.9	2.9	3.3	4.3	4.5
East South Central	1.6^a	2.4	2.3	3.1	3.5^a	4.8
West South Central	1.9	2.0	2.9	2.9	4.3	4.6
West	1.9^a	2.4	3.5	3.9	5.0	5.6
Mountain	2.0	2.0	4.0	4.3	5.3	5.6
Pacific	1.9^a	2.5	3.3	3.8	4.9	5.6
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1.9	1.9	3.2	3.4	4.6	4.8
Small Metro	2.0	2.3	3.3	3.8	4.9	5.3
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	1.9	2.2	3.3	3.8	4.7	5.3
< 250K Pop.	2.3	2.3	3.4	3.8	5.1	5.2
Nonmetro	1.4^a	1.9	2.9	3.1	3.9	4.5
Urbanized	1.7^a	2.5	3.1	3.4	4.4	5.4
Less Urbanized	1.3	1.5	2.9	2.9	3.8	3.9
Completely Rural	0.6	0.9	2.2	2.5	2.4	3.2
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	694	737	512	535	1,038	1,075
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	101^a	145	80	84	166	190
New England	31	36	32^a	17	55	47
Middle Atlantic	70^a	109	48	67	111	144
Midwest	178	140	128	131	262	230
East North Central	127	108	79	86	174	162
West North Central	51	32	49	45	88	67
South	242	229	150	157	331	336
South Atlantic	108	104	71	76	147	155
East South Central	46	41	13	31	51	61
West South Central	89	84	66	50	132	120
West	173	223	154	162	279	319
Mountain	68	62	58	49	101	97
Pacific	105^a	160	96	113	178	222
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	361	390	242	246	518	538
Small Metro	211	217	159	171	320	331
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	136	152	93	105	208	218
< 250K Pop.	75	65	66	67	111	113
Nonmetro	123	131	111	117	201	206
Urbanized	49	63	47	46	82	91
Less Urbanized	65	63	54	62	101	104
Completely Rural	8	4	11	9	18	12
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.9B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.8	2.9	2.0	2.1	4.2	4.3
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	2.2^a	3.2	1.8	1.9	3.7	4.2
New England	2.6	3.0	2.7^a	1.5	4.7	4.0
Middle Atlantic	2.1^a	3.3	1.5	2.0	3.4	4.3
Midwest	3.1	2.5	2.2	2.3	4.6	4.0
East North Central	3.2	2.7	2.0	2.2	4.4	4.1
West North Central	3.0	1.9	2.9	2.7	5.2	4.0
South	2.7	2.5	1.7	1.7	3.7	3.7
South Atlantic	2.4	2.3	1.6	1.7	3.3	3.4
East South Central	3.2	2.8	0.9	2.1	3.5	4.2
West South Central	3.0	2.8	2.2	1.7	4.5	4.0
West	2.9	3.7	2.6	2.7	4.7	5.3
Mountain	3.9	3.6	3.3	2.8	5.8	5.6
Pacific	2.5^a	3.8	2.3	2.7	4.3	5.2
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	2.7	2.9	1.8	1.8	3.9	4.0
Small Metro	2.8	2.8	2.2	2.2	4.3	4.3
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	2.7	3.0	1.9	2.0	4.2	4.3
< 250K Pop.	3.1	2.6	2.7	2.6	4.6	4.4
Nonmetro	2.9	3.1	2.6	2.8	4.7	4.9
Urbanized	2.6	3.7	2.5	2.7	4.4	5.3
Less Urbanized	3.3	2.9	2.7	2.9	5.1	4.9
Completely Rural	1.9	1.1	2.5	2.4	4.0	3.1
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1,654	1,786	2,139	2,313	3,362	3,546
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	348	327	369	444	626	675
New England	124	105	109	142	207	209
Middle Atlantic	224	222	259	302	419	466
Midwest	346	384	560	605	820	857
East North Central	241	269	391	410	567	590
West North Central	104	115	169	195	253	267
South	508	604	668	684	1,054	1,113
South Atlantic	230	282	328	352	506	543
East South Central	74	104	85	99	150	175
West South Central	204	218	256	233	398	395
West	453	471	542	579	862	901
Mountain	125	111	173	209	240	281
Pacific	328	360	369	370	622	619
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	930	912	1,074	1,149	1,777	1,804
Small Metro	492^a	636	761	826	1,109	1,240
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	333	426	493	532	727	800
< 250K Pop.	159	209	268	294	382	440
Nonmetro	233	239	304	337	476	501
Urbanized	131	111	166	165	253	244
Less Urbanized	95	113	122	161	204	231
Completely Rural	7	15	16	12	20	26
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.10B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	5.2	5.5	6.7	7.2	10.6	11.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	6.2	5.8	6.5	7.8	11.1	11.9
New England	8.4	7.0	7.4	9.6	14.1	14.0
Middle Atlantic	5.4	5.3	6.2	7.2	10.1	11.1
Midwest	4.7	5.2	7.6	8.1	11.1	11.5
East North Central	4.7	5.2	7.7	8.0	11.1	11.5
West North Central	4.6	5.0	7.4	8.4	11.1	11.5
South	4.5	5.2	5.9	5.9	9.3	9.6
South Atlantic	4.1	4.9	5.9	6.2	9.1	9.5
East South Central	3.8	5.4	4.4	5.1	7.8	8.9
West South Central	5.4	5.6	6.7	6.0	10.4	10.2
West	6.1	6.3	7.3	7.7	11.6	12.0
Mountain	5.6	4.9	7.8	9.2	10.7	12.3
Pacific	6.3	6.9	7.1	7.1	12.0	11.8
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	5.6	5.5	6.5	6.9	10.7	10.8
Small Metro	4.8^a	6.0	7.5	7.8	10.9	11.7
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	5.0	6.2	7.4	7.7	10.9	11.6
< 250K Pop.	4.5	5.6	7.6	7.9	10.7	11.9
Nonmetro	4.7	4.8	6.2	6.8	9.7	10.1
Urbanized	5.6	4.8	7.0	7.2	10.7	10.6
Less Urbanized	4.3	4.9	5.6	6.9	9.3	10.0
Completely Rural	1.8	4.5	4.5	3.5	5.4	8.0
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2,025	2,329	4,912	5,508	6,470	7,173
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	416	378	973	856	1,299	1,150
New England	163	93	327	292	433	361
Middle Atlantic	253	285	646	564	866	789
Midwest	371	462	1,179	1,392	1,473	1,683
East North Central	270	390	820	973	1,024	1,222
West North Central	101	71	359	419	449	461
South	846	884	1,552	1,862	2,164	2,502
South Atlantic	535	458	875	1,044	1,274	1,358
East South Central	106^a	197	230	319	293^a	449
West South Central	206	228	448	499	597	696
West	392^a	606	1,208	1,398	1,535	1,837
Mountain	115	144	400	427	481	516
Pacific	277^a	462	807	971	1,054	1,321
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1,069	1,163	2,697	2,994	3,527	3,865
Small Metro	743	771	1,467	1,724	2,040	2,203
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	415	478	962	1,160	1,292	1,474
< 250K Pop.	328	293	505	564	748	728
Nonmetro	214^a	394	748	791	903	1,106
Urbanized	122^a	248	343	357	445	576
Less Urbanized	82	132	344	364	397	453
Completely Rural	10	14	61	69	62	77
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.11B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.1	1.3	2.7	3.0	3.6	3.9
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	1.2	1.1	2.8	2.4	3.7	3.3
New England	1.8	1.0	3.5	3.1	4.7	3.9
Middle Atlantic	1.0	1.1	2.5	2.2	3.3	3.0
Midwest	0.9	1.1	2.9	3.4	3.6	4.1
East North Central	0.9	1.4	2.9	3.4	3.6	4.2
West North Central	0.8	0.6	3.0	3.4	3.7	3.8
South	1.3	1.3	2.4	2.8	3.4	3.8
South Atlantic	1.6	1.3	2.5	3.0	3.7	3.9
East South Central	1.0^a	1.8	2.1	2.9	2.7^a	4.1
West South Central	1.1	1.2	2.3	2.5	3.1	3.5
West	1.0^a	1.5	3.0	3.4	3.8	4.5
Mountain	1.0	1.2	3.4	3.6	4.1	4.3
Pacific	1.0^a	1.6	2.8	3.3	3.6	4.5
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1.1	1.2	2.8	3.0	3.7	3.9
Small Metro	1.4	1.4	2.7	3.2	3.8	4.1
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	1.2	1.4	2.7	3.3	3.7	4.2
< 250K Pop.	1.8	1.6	2.7	3.1	4.0	4.0
Nonmetro	0.7^a	1.3	2.4	2.5	2.9	3.5
Urbanized	0.9^a	2.0	2.5	2.8	3.3	4.5
Less Urbanized	0.6	0.8	2.5	2.3	2.8	2.9
Completely Rural	0.3	0.5	1.9	2.4	1.9	2.7
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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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, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	3,680	4,115	7,051^a	7,821	9,832^a	10,719
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	763	705	1,341	1,301	1,925	1,825
New England	286	198	436	435	640	570
Middle Atlantic	477	507	905	866	1,285	1,255
Midwest	717	845	1,739	1,997	2,292	2,540
East North Central	512	659	1,212	1,383	1,591	1,812
West North Central	205	186	528	614	702	728
South	1,354	1,488	2,221	2,546	3,218	3,615
South Atlantic	765	740	1,202	1,396	1,780	1,901
East South Central	180^a	301	315	418	443^a	624
West South Central	410	447	704	732	995	1,091
West	846^a	1,077	1,750	1,978	2,397	2,738
Mountain	241	255	574	637	721	798
Pacific	605^a	822	1,176	1,341	1,676	1,940
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1,999	2,075	3,771	4,143	5,304	5,669
Small Metro	1,234	1,407	2,228	2,550	3,149	3,443
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	747	905	1,455	1,692	2,019	2,275
< 250K Pop.	487	502	773	858	1,130	1,169
Nonmetro	447^a	633	1,053	1,128	1,380	1,607
Urbanized	253	359	509	523	697	819
Less Urbanized	177	246	466	525	600	685
Completely Rural	16	28	78	80	82	103
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.12B Substance Dependence in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.7	1.9	3.3	3.6	4.6	5.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	1.9	1.7	3.3	3.2	4.7	4.5
New England	2.7	1.8	4.1	4.0	6.0	5.3
Middle Atlantic	1.6	1.7	3.0	2.9	4.3	4.2
Midwest	1.5	1.7	3.6	4.1	4.8	5.2
East North Central	1.5	1.9	3.6	4.1	4.7	5.3
West North Central	1.4	1.3	3.7	4.2	4.9	5.0
South	1.8	1.9	2.9	3.3	4.2	4.7
South Atlantic	1.9	1.8	3.0	3.4	4.5	4.7
East South Central	1.4^a	2.3	2.5	3.2	3.5^a	4.8
West South Central	1.8	1.9	3.0	3.1	4.3	4.6
West	1.8	2.2	3.7	4.1	5.0	5.6
Mountain	1.7	1.8	4.1	4.5	5.2	5.6
Pacific	1.8^a	2.4	3.5	3.9	4.9	5.6
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1.8	1.8	3.3	3.6	4.7	4.9
Small Metro	1.9	2.2	3.5	4.0	4.9	5.4
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	1.8	2.2	3.5	4.0	4.8	5.4
< 250K Pop.	2.2	2.3	3.5	3.9	5.1	5.3
Nonmetro	1.2^a	1.7	2.9	3.1	3.8	4.4
Urbanized	1.6^a	2.4	3.2	3.5	4.4	5.5
Less Urbanized	1.1	1.4	2.9	2.9	3.7	3.8
Completely Rural	0.4	0.9	2.1	2.5	2.2	3.2
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.13A Substance Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Past Year Abuse	Total		AGE GROUP
	Total		12-17		18-25		26 or Older
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
ILLICIT DRUG¹	2,461	2,445	593	610	832	898	1,036	938
Marijuana and Hashish	1,678	1,799	453	471	625	699	600	630
Cocaine	554	396	33	19	165	174	355	203
Heroin	20	43	4	10	5	17	10	17
Hallucinogens	186	270	62	69	90	123	34	78
Inhalants	132	143	75	89	32	34	25	20
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics²	648	653	139	175	206	207	303	271
Pain Relievers	480	418	117	140	140	141	224	137
Tranquilizers	238	321	60	51	100	80	79	189
Stimulants	118	111	41	38	35	46	42	26
Sedatives	46	39	9	8	7	7	29	24
ALCOHOL	10,241	10,298	959	982	3,323	3,296	5,960	6,020
ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL¹	12,064	12,089	1,378	1,403	3,897	3,905	6,789	6,781
BOTH ILLICIT DRUG AND ALCOHOL¹	639	654	174	189	257	289	208	177
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.13B Substance Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Past Year Abuse	Total		AGE GROUP
	Total		12-17		18-25		26 or Older
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
ILLICIT DRUG¹	1.0	1.0	2.4	2.4	2.6	2.8	0.6	0.5
Marijuana and Hashish	0.7	0.7	1.8	1.9	2.0	2.2	0.3	0.3
Cocaine	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.5	0.5	0.2	0.1
Heroin	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.0	0.0
Hallucinogens	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.0	0.0
Inhalants	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.4	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.0
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics²	0.3	0.3	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.2	0.1
Pain Relievers	0.2	0.2	0.5	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.1	0.1
Tranquilizers	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.0	0.1
Stimulants	0.0	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.0
Sedatives	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
ALCOHOL	4.3	4.3	3.8	3.9	10.5	10.2	3.3	3.3
ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL¹	5.1	5.0	5.5	5.6	12.3	12.1	3.8	3.7
BOTH ILLICIT DRUG AND ALCOHOL¹	0.3	0.3	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.1	0.1
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.14A Substance Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Age Category	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2,461	2,445	10,241	10,298	12,064	12,089
12	19	22	16	7	32	26
13	41	45	48	48	84	82
14	105	92	105	101	181	177
15	129	123	162	189	256	275
16	153	163	287	293	380	396
17	146	165	341	344	444	448
18	187	179	394	431	528	563
19	141	171	409	394	497	513
20	144	156	399	422	507	521
21	110	117	481	487	544	555
22	86	103	464	449	518	521
23	57	79	436	353	484	410
24	54	42	404	402	444	431
25	54	52	335	356	375	392
26-29	194	312	1,097	1,116	1,232	1,363
30-34	145	116	1,116	1,023	1,233	1,126
35-39	243^a	86	953	885	1,133	952
40-44	175	166	774^a	1,057	932	1,154
45-49	178	119	792	671	953	780
50-54	67	58	508	613	574	671
55-59	29	29	354	340	360	369
60-64	*	51	47^a	145	47^a	196
65 or Older	6	*	318	170	324	170
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.14B Substance Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Age Category	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.0	1.0	4.3	4.3	5.1	5.0
12	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.2	0.8	0.6
13	0.9	1.0	1.1	1.1	1.9	1.9
14	2.6	2.1	2.6	2.3	4.4	4.0
15	3.1	2.9	3.9	4.4	6.2	6.4
16	3.6	4.0	6.9	7.1	9.1	9.6
17	3.6	4.1	8.3	8.5	10.9	11.0
18	4.0	3.9	8.6	9.4	11.5	12.2
19	3.6	4.3	10.5	10.0	12.8	13.0
20	3.6	3.9	9.9	10.6	12.6	13.1
21	2.8	2.9	12.3	11.9	13.9	13.6
22	2.2	2.6	11.6	11.2	12.9	13.0
23	1.4	2.0	10.9	9.0	12.1	10.5
24	1.5	1.0	11.1	9.9	12.2	10.6
25	1.5	1.4	9.2	9.9	10.3	10.9
26-29	1.3	2.0	7.4	7.3	8.3	8.9
30-34	0.7	0.6	5.5	5.2	6.1	5.7
35-39	1.2^a	0.4	4.6	4.2	5.4	4.5
40-44	0.8	0.7	3.4^a	4.7	4.1	5.1
45-49	0.8	0.6	3.7	3.1	4.5	3.6
50-54	0.3	0.3	2.5	3.2	2.9	3.5
55-59	0.2	0.2	2.4	2.1	2.4	2.3
60-64	*	0.4	0.4	1.2	0.4^a	1.6
65 or Older	0.0	*	0.9	0.5	0.9	0.5
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.15A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2,461	2,445	10,241	10,298	12,064	12,089
AGE
12-17	593	610	959	982	1,378	1,403
18-25	832	898	3,323	3,296	3,897	3,905
26 or Older	1,036	938	5,960	6,020	6,789	6,781
GENDER
Male	1,634	1,697	6,911	7,128	8,103	8,359
Female	827	749	3,330	3,170	3,961	3,731
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	2,009	2,035	8,907	8,909	10,372	10,390
White	1,586	1,476	7,440	7,639	8,601	8,688
Black or African American	261^a	386	882	818	1,082	1,109
American Indian or Alaska Native	24	54	88	57	101	109
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	8	*	23	12	29	*
Asian	70	54	345	270	392	318
Two or More Races	61	37	128	112	167	128
Hispanic or Latino	452	410	1,334	1,389	1,692	1,700
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.15B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.0	1.0	4.3	4.3	5.1	5.0
AGE
12-17	2.4	2.4	3.8	3.9	5.5	5.6
18-25	2.6	2.8	10.5	10.2	12.3	12.1
26 or Older	0.6	0.5	3.3	3.3	3.8	3.7
GENDER
Male	1.4	1.5	6.0	6.1	7.0	7.2
Female	0.7	0.6	2.7	2.6	3.2	3.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	1.0	1.0	4.3	4.3	5.0	5.0
White	1.0	0.9	4.5	4.6	5.2	5.2
Black or African American	0.9^a	1.4	3.2	2.9	3.9	4.0
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.9	4.1	7.0	4.4	8.1	8.4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1.6	*	4.7	1.9	6.0	*
Asian	0.7	0.5	3.5	2.7	4.0	3.2
Two or More Races	2.4	1.4	5.0	4.4	6.5	5.0
Hispanic or Latino	1.5	1.3	4.5	4.5	5.7	5.5
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.16A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	593	610	959	982	1,378	1,403
GENDER
Male	313	329	456	515	680	744
Female	280	281	503	467	697	659
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	491	510	823	824	1,152	1,187
White	388	385	701	706	958	979
Black or African American	55	81	54	72	102	136
American Indian or Alaska Native	12	14	12	9	18	22
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	14	10	29	11	35	16
Two or More Races	22	20	25	25	35	34
Hispanic or Latino	102	99	136	158	226	216
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
Male, White, Not Hispanic	205	205	329	365	472	511
Female, White, Not Hispanic	183	179	372	342	486	467
Male, Black, Not Hispanic	27	44	27	42	51	76
Female, Black, Not Hispanic	27	37	27	30	51	60
Male, Hispanic	49	54	61	84	104	118
Female, Hispanic	52	46	75	74	122	97
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.16B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.4	2.4	3.8	3.9	5.5	5.6
GENDER
Male	2.5	2.6	3.6	4.0	5.3	5.8
Female	2.3	2.3	4.1	3.8	5.7	5.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	2.3	2.4	3.9	3.9	5.5	5.7
White	2.5	2.5	4.5	4.6	6.2	6.3
Black or African American	1.5	2.1	1.4	1.9	2.7	3.6
American Indian or Alaska Native	6.7	8.6	6.5	5.5	10.3	13.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	1.4	1.0	3.0	1.1	3.6	1.6
Two or More Races	5.6	4.6	6.3	5.7	8.8	7.7
Hispanic or Latino	2.5	2.3	3.3	3.7	5.6	5.1
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
Male, White, Not Hispanic	2.6	2.6	4.1	4.6	5.9	6.4
Female, White, Not Hispanic	2.4	2.4	4.9	4.5	6.4	6.2
Male, Black, Not Hispanic	1.4	2.3	1.4	2.2	2.7	3.9
Female, Black, Not Hispanic	1.5	2.0	1.5	1.6	2.7	3.3
Male, Hispanic	2.4	2.5	2.9	3.9	5.0	5.5
Female, Hispanic	2.6	2.2	3.8	3.6	6.1	4.7
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.17A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	832	898	3,323	3,296	3,897	3,905
GENDER
Male	565	625	2,164	2,183	2,544	2,600
Female	266	274	1,158	1,113	1,353	1,305
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	677	769	2,824	2,816	3,281	3,338
White	511^a	618	2,313	2,377	2,667	2,785
Black or African American	104	123	268	295	335	389
American Indian or Alaska Native	5	3	27	17	33	20
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	36^a	5	143^a	83	164^a	87
Two or More Races	13	11	53	33	58	39
Hispanic or Latino	155	129	499	480	617	567
EDUCATION
< High School	300	256	611	602	828	778
High School Graduate	249	295	1,042	1,010	1,212	1,220
Some College	227	296	1,168	1,187	1,326	1,373
College Graduate	55	51	502	496	531	535
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	363	401	1,630	1,717	1,884	1,997
Part-Time	212	226	829	808	978	952
Unemployed	82	107	287	299	350	378
Other²	175	164	576^a	472	686	578
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.17B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.6	2.8	10.5	10.2	12.3	12.1
GENDER
Male	3.6	3.9	13.6	13.5	16.0	16.1
Female	1.7	1.7	7.3	6.9	8.6	8.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	2.6	2.9	10.8	10.6	12.6	12.6
White	2.6^a	3.1	11.8	11.9	13.6	14.0
Black or African American	2.4	2.8	6.3	6.8	7.8	8.9
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.9	1.9	15.0	9.8	17.9	11.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	2.5^b	0.3	9.9^a	5.5	11.4^b	5.8
Two or More Races	3.7	3.2	14.7	9.2	15.9	11.1
Hispanic or Latino	2.7	2.3	8.8	8.4	10.9	9.9
EDUCATION
< High School	4.4	3.8	8.9	9.0	12.0	11.7
High School Graduate	2.3	2.7	9.5	9.1	11.0	11.0
Some College	2.3	2.9	11.8	11.5	13.4	13.3
College Graduate	1.4	1.2	12.6	12.0	13.4	12.9
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	2.5	2.7	11.2	11.3	12.9	13.2
Part-Time	2.6	2.8	10.1	10.0	11.9	11.7
Unemployed	3.0	4.2	10.7	11.6	13.0	14.7
Other²	2.8	2.6	9.2^a	7.4	10.9^a	9.0
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.18A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1,036	938	5,960	6,020	6,789	6,781
GENDER
Male	756	744	4,291	4,430	4,878	5,015
Female	281	194	1,669	1,590	1,910	1,767
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	840	756	5,260	5,269	5,939	5,864
White	687	474	4,425	4,557	4,976	4,924
Black or African American	102	182	561	451	645	584
American Indian or Alaska Native	7	*	49	31	50	67
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	19	*	173	175	192	214
Two or More Races	*	5	49	55	74	55
Hispanic or Latino	196	182	700	751	849	917
EDUCATION
< High School	286	185	912	806	1,128	964
High School Graduate	338	315	1,711	1,643	2,002	1,916
Some College	279	235	1,619	1,468	1,838	1,647
College Graduate	133	203	1,718	2,104	1,822	2,255
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	809	649	4,478	4,611	5,107	5,121
Part-Time	32^a	111	483	641	504	742
Unemployed	34	60	306	239	335	289
Other²	162	118	694	528	843	629
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.18B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	0.6	0.5	3.3	3.3	3.8	3.7
GENDER
Male	0.9	0.9	5.0	5.1	5.7	5.7
Female	0.3	0.2	1.8	1.7	2.0	1.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	0.5	0.5	3.3	3.3	3.7	3.6
White	0.5^a	0.4	3.4	3.5	3.8	3.7
Black or African American	0.5	0.9	2.9	2.3	3.3	2.9
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.8	*	5.5	3.2	5.6	7.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	0.3	*	2.4	2.4	2.6	2.9
Two or More Races	*	0.3	2.7	3.1	4.1	3.1
Hispanic or Latino	1.0	0.9	3.5	3.6	4.2	4.4
EDUCATION
< High School	0.9	0.6	2.9	2.7	3.6	3.2
High School Graduate	0.6	0.6	3.0	2.9	3.6	3.4
Some College	0.7	0.5	3.8	3.3	4.3	3.7
College Graduate	0.3	0.4	3.4	4.1	3.6	4.4
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	0.8	0.6	4.4	4.4	5.0	4.9
Part-Time	0.2^a	0.6	2.4	3.3	2.5^a	3.8
Unemployed	0.6	1.3	5.7	5.0	6.2	6.0
Other²	0.3	0.2	1.3	1.0	1.6	1.1
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.19A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1,868	1,836	9,283	9,316	10,686	10,687
GENDER
Male	1,321	1,368	6,456	6,613	7,422	7,615
Female	547	468	2,827	2,703	3,264	3,072
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	1,517	1,525	8,084	8,085	9,220	9,203
White	1,198	1,091	6,739	6,933	7,643	7,710
Black or African American	206	305	829	746	980	973
American Indian or Alaska Native	12	39	77	48	83	87
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7	*	21	12	26	*
Asian	56	44	316	258	357	302
Two or More Races	38	17	102	87	132	94
Hispanic or Latino	351	311	1,199	1,231	1,466	1,484
EDUCATION
< High School	586	441	1,523	1,408	1,955	1,741
High School Graduate	587	610	2,753	2,653	3,214	3,135
Some College	506	531	2,787	2,655	3,165	3,020
College Graduate	188	254	2,220	2,600	2,353	2,790
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	1,171	1,051	6,108	6,328	6,990	7,119
Part-Time	244^a	337	1,312	1,449	1,482	1,694
Unemployed	116	167	593	538	685	667
Other²	337	281	1,270^a	1,001	1,529^a	1,207
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.19B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	0.9	0.9	4.4	4.3	5.0	5.0
GENDER
Male	1.3	1.3	6.3	6.4	7.3	7.4
Female	0.5	0.4	2.6	2.4	3.0	2.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	0.8	0.8	4.3	4.3	4.9	4.9
White	0.8	0.7	4.5	4.6	5.1	5.1
Black or African American	0.9	1.3	3.5	3.1	4.1	4.0
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.1	3.5	7.1	4.2	7.7	7.7
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	1.6	*	5.0	2.1	6.3	*
Asian	0.6	0.5	3.6	2.9	4.1	3.4
Two or More Races	1.8	0.8	4.7	4.1	6.1	4.4
Hispanic or Latino	1.4	1.2	4.6	4.6	5.7	5.5
EDUCATION
< High School	1.5	1.2	4.0	3.9	5.2	4.8
High School Graduate	0.9	0.9	4.1	3.9	4.8	4.6
Some College	1.0	1.0	5.3	4.8	6.0	5.5
College Graduate	0.3	0.5	4.0	4.6	4.3	5.0
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	1.0	0.9	5.2	5.3	6.0	6.0
Part-Time	0.9^a	1.2	4.6	5.3	5.2	6.2
Unemployed	1.4	2.3	7.3	7.3	8.5	9.0
Other²	0.6	0.5	2.2^a	1.6	2.6^a	2.0
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.20A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2,461	2,445	10,241	10,298	12,064	12,089
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	470	516	1,728	1,905	2,086	2,246
New England	148	153	550	497	645	593
Middle Atlantic	322	363	1,178	1,408	1,441	1,653
Midwest	520	564	2,779	2,673	3,146	3,084
East North Central	358	407	1,854	1,806	2,090	2,110
West North Central	162	157	926	867	1,056	974
South	839	823	3,316	3,252	3,929	3,853
South Atlantic	461	401	1,794	1,573	2,123	1,850
East South Central	118	164	411	497	508	622
West South Central	259	258	1,111	1,182	1,298	1,381
West	633	543	2,419	2,468	2,903	2,906
Mountain	219	158	781	857	961	981
Pacific	414	385	1,638	1,611	1,941	1,925
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1,329	1,374	5,313	5,675	6,310	6,697
Small Metro	727	721	3,174	3,185	3,714	3,695
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	450	485	2,038	2,002	2,372	2,342
< 250K Pop.	276	236	1,136	1,183	1,343	1,354
Nonmetro	405	350	1,755^a	1,438	2,039^a	1,697
Urbanized	215	160	858	690	1,006	807
Less Urbanized	168	165	770	619	889	742
Completely Rural	22	25	127	130	144	148
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.20B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.0	1.0	4.3	4.3	5.1	5.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	1.0	1.1	3.8	4.2	4.6	4.9
New England	1.2	1.3	4.6	4.2	5.4	5.0
Middle Atlantic	1.0	1.1	3.5	4.2	4.3	4.9
Midwest	1.0	1.0	5.2	4.9	5.9	5.7
East North Central	1.0	1.1	4.9	4.8	5.5	5.6
West North Central	1.0	1.0	5.7	5.3	6.6	6.0
South	1.0	1.0	3.9	3.8	4.6	4.5
South Atlantic	1.0	0.9	4.0	3.5	4.8	4.1
East South Central	0.8	1.1	2.9	3.5	3.6	4.3
West South Central	1.0	1.0	4.3	4.5	5.0	5.2
West	1.2	1.0	4.5	4.5	5.4	5.3
Mountain	1.4	1.0	5.0	5.4	6.2	6.1
Pacific	1.1	1.0	4.3	4.2	5.1	5.0
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1.1	1.1	4.2	4.4	5.0	5.2
Small Metro	1.0	1.0	4.4	4.4	5.2	5.2
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	1.0	1.0	4.3	4.2	5.1	5.0
< 250K Pop.	1.1	1.0	4.6	4.8	5.5	5.5
Nonmetro	1.0	0.9	4.4^a	3.5	5.1^a	4.2
Urbanized	1.2	1.0	4.8	4.1	5.6	4.8
Less Urbanized	0.9	0.8	4.2^b	3.0	4.9^a	3.7
Completely Rural	0.5	0.7	3.1	3.6	3.5	4.1
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.21A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	593	610	959	982	1,378	1,403
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	106	127	186	189	259	272
New England	35	42	53	55	76	83
Middle Atlantic	71	85	133	134	183	189
Midwest	146	154	229	260	326	366
East North Central	106	108	150	175	218	251
West North Central	41	45	79	85	108	115
South	195	190	301	292	442	428
South Atlantic	99	97	141	145	202	218
East South Central	18	27	45	36	58	58
West South Central	78	67	115	110	182	152
West	146	139	243	241	351	337
Mountain	47	46	78	69	112	100
Pacific	99	93	165	172	239	236
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	302	304	471	454	675	665
Small Metro	183	222	294	333	426	484
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	113	148	187	227	275	321
< 250K Pop.	70	74	106	106	151	163
Nonmetro	108	84	194	195	277	254
Urbanized	54^a	31	93	71	136^a	98
Less Urbanized	44	45	82	95	114	126
Completely Rural	10	8	19	29	27	31
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.21B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.4	2.4	3.8	3.9	5.5	5.6
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	2.4	2.8	4.1	4.2	5.8	6.0
New England	3.0	3.6	4.5	4.7	6.5	7.1
Middle Atlantic	2.1	2.5	4.0	4.0	5.5	5.6
Midwest	2.6	2.7	4.0	4.6	5.7	6.4
East North Central	2.6	2.7	3.7	4.4	5.5	6.3
West North Central	2.4	2.7	4.7	5.1	6.3	6.9
South	2.2	2.1	3.4	3.2	5.0	4.8
South Atlantic	2.2	2.1	3.1	3.2	4.5	4.8
East South Central	1.2	1.9	3.1	2.5	4.0	4.0
West South Central	2.6	2.2	3.9	3.7	6.1	5.1
West	2.5	2.3	4.1	4.0	6.0	5.6
Mountain	2.7	2.6	4.5	4.0	6.5	5.8
Pacific	2.4	2.2	4.0	4.0	5.7	5.6
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	2.3	2.3	3.5	3.4	5.1	5.0
Small Metro	2.5	2.9	4.0	4.4	5.7	6.3
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	2.3	2.9	3.8	4.4	5.5	6.3
< 250K Pop.	2.9	2.9	4.4	4.2	6.2	6.4
Nonmetro	2.5	2.0	4.5	4.6	6.5	6.0
Urbanized	2.9^a	1.8	5.0	4.2	7.3	5.7
Less Urbanized	2.2	2.1	4.1	4.4	5.7	5.9
Completely Rural	2.2	2.1	4.3	7.6	6.1	8.1
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.22A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	832	898	3,323	3,296	3,897	3,905
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	142^a	212	571	620	662	747
New England	43	65	170	178	193	219
Middle Atlantic	100^a	147	400	442	469	528
Midwest	190	220	899	886	1,042	1,033
East North Central	142	136	582	581	693	671
West North Central	48	84	317	305	349	362
South	279	335	1,122	1,038	1,308	1,279
South Atlantic	180	163	582	499	706	625
East South Central	21^b	65	163	155	178	193
West South Central	78	108	376	384	424	461
West	220^b	131	731	751	885	846
Mountain	73	62	218	218	277	265
Pacific	147^b	69	513	533	608	581
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	437	422	1,657	1,625	1,970	1,904
Small Metro	280	314	1,130	1,177	1,314	1,384
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	180	196	691	736	803	869
< 250K Pop.	100	118	439	441	511	515
Nonmetro	115^a	162	536	494	613	616
Urbanized	64	72	302	236	343	287
Less Urbanized	47^a	79	198	214	232	276
Completely Rural	4	10	36	44	38	53
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.22B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.6	2.8	10.5	10.2	12.3	12.1
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	2.5^b	3.7	10.1	10.9	11.7	13.1
New England	2.9	4.4	11.6	12.0	13.1	14.7
Middle Atlantic	2.4^a	3.5	9.6	10.5	11.3	12.6
Midwest	2.6	3.0	12.2	11.9	14.2	13.9
East North Central	2.8	2.6	11.5	11.3	13.6	13.1
West North Central	2.1^a	3.6	13.9	13.2	15.3	15.6
South	2.5	2.9	9.9	9.0	11.6	11.1
South Atlantic	3.2	2.9	10.4	8.7	12.6	10.9
East South Central	1.1^b	3.3	8.4	8.0	9.2	9.9
West South Central	2.1	2.8	9.9	9.9	11.1	11.9
West	3.0^b	1.7	9.9	10.0	11.9	11.2
Mountain	3.2	2.7	9.8	9.5	12.4	11.6
Pacific	2.8^b	1.3	9.9	10.2	11.7	11.1
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	2.6	2.5	10.0	9.8	11.9	11.4
Small Metro	2.7	3.0	11.1	11.1	12.9	13.1
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	2.7	2.9	10.4	10.7	12.1	12.6
< 250K Pop.	2.8	3.2	12.3	11.9	14.4	13.9
Nonmetro	2.3^a	3.3	10.9	10.0	12.5	12.5
Urbanized	2.7	3.1	12.8^a	10.3	14.5	12.5
Less Urbanized	2.1^a	3.4	9.0	9.2	10.6	11.9
Completely Rural	1.1	3.1	10.0	13.6	10.5	16.2
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.23A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1,036	938	5,960	6,020	6,789	6,781
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	222	177	971	1,096	1,165	1,227
New England	70	46	327	264	377	291
Middle Atlantic	152	132	644	832	789	936
Midwest	183	191	1,651	1,526	1,778	1,685
East North Central	110	163	1,122	1,050	1,179	1,188
West North Central	73	28	529	477	599	497
South	364	297	1,893	1,922	2,178	2,147
South Atlantic	181	141	1,071	929	1,215	1,008
East South Central	79	72	203	306	272	371
West South Central	103	84	619	688	692	768
West	267	273	1,444	1,476	1,667	1,723
Mountain	100	50	485	569	572	615
Pacific	168	223	960	906	1,095	1,108
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	590	648	3,185	3,596	3,665	4,128
Small Metro	263	185	1,750	1,675	1,974	1,827
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	157	141	1,160	1,039	1,294	1,152
< 250K Pop.	107	45	590	636	681	675
Nonmetro	182	104	1,024^a	749	1,149^a	826
Urbanized	97	56	463	382	527	422
Less Urbanized	78	41	490^a	310	543^a	339
Completely Rural	8	7	71	57	79	65
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.23B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	0.6	0.5	3.3	3.3	3.8	3.7
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	0.6	0.5	2.8	3.1	3.3	3.5
New England	0.8	0.5	3.5	2.8	4.1	3.1
Middle Atlantic	0.6	0.5	2.5	3.2	3.0	3.6
Midwest	0.5	0.5	4.1	3.7	4.4	4.1
East North Central	0.4	0.6	3.9	3.6	4.1	4.1
West North Central	0.6	0.2	4.4	3.9	4.9	4.0
South	0.6	0.5	2.9	2.9	3.4	3.3
South Atlantic	0.5	0.4	3.1	2.7	3.5	2.9
East South Central	0.7	0.7	1.9	2.8	2.5	3.4
West South Central	0.5	0.4	3.2	3.5	3.6	3.9
West	0.7	0.7	3.6	3.6	4.1	4.2
Mountain	0.9	0.4	4.2	4.8	4.9	5.1
Pacific	0.6	0.8	3.3	3.1	3.8	3.8
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	0.6	0.7	3.3	3.7	3.8	4.2
Small Metro	0.5	0.3	3.3	3.1	3.7	3.4
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	0.4	0.4	3.3	3.0	3.7	3.3
< 250K Pop.	0.6	0.2	3.2	3.5	3.7	3.7
Nonmetro	0.6	0.3	3.3^a	2.4	3.7^a	2.6
Urbanized	0.7	0.4	3.4	3.0	3.9	3.3
Less Urbanized	0.6	0.3	3.5^b	2.0	3.9^b	2.1
Completely Rural	0.2	0.3	2.2	2.0	2.4	2.3
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.24A Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1,868	1,836	9,283	9,316	10,686	10,687
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	364	389	1,542	1,716	1,827	1,974
New England	113	111	497	442	569	510
Middle Atlantic	251	279	1,045	1,274	1,258	1,464
Midwest	374	410	2,550	2,413	2,821	2,718
East North Central	253	299	1,704	1,631	1,872	1,859
West North Central	121	112	846	782	948	858
South	643	632	3,015	2,961	3,487	3,426
South Atlantic	361	304	1,653	1,428	1,921	1,633
East South Central	100	137	366	461	450	564
West South Central	181	192	996	1,072	1,116	1,229
West	487	404	2,175	2,227	2,552	2,569
Mountain	172	112	703	787	849	881
Pacific	315	292	1,473	1,439	1,703	1,689
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1,027	1,070	4,842	5,221	5,635	6,033
Small Metro	543	499	2,880	2,852	3,289	3,211
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	337	337	1,851	1,775	2,097	2,021
< 250K Pop.	206	162	1,029	1,077	1,192	1,191
Nonmetro	298	266	1,560^a	1,243	1,762^a	1,443
Urbanized	161	128	765	618	870	710
Less Urbanized	124	120	688^a	524	775	616
Completely Rural	12	18	108	101	117	117
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.24B Substance Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	0.9	0.9	4.4	4.3	5.0	5.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	0.9	1.0	3.8	4.2	4.5	4.8
New England	1.1	1.0	4.6	4.1	5.3	4.7
Middle Atlantic	0.8	0.9	3.5	4.2	4.2	4.8
Midwest	0.8	0.8	5.3	5.0	5.9	5.6
East North Central	0.8	0.9	5.1	4.8	5.6	5.5
West North Central	0.8	0.8	5.9	5.4	6.6	5.9
South	0.8	0.8	4.0	3.8	4.6	4.4
South Atlantic	0.9	0.7	4.1	3.5	4.8	4.0
East South Central	0.8	1.1	2.9	3.6	3.5	4.4
West South Central	0.8	0.8	4.3	4.5	4.8	5.2
West	1.0	0.8	4.5	4.6	5.3	5.3
Mountain	1.2	0.8	5.1	5.5	6.1	6.2
Pacific	0.9	0.8	4.3	4.2	5.0	4.9
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	0.9	0.9	4.3	4.5	5.0	5.2
Small Metro	0.8	0.8	4.5	4.5	5.1	5.0
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	0.8	0.8	4.4	4.2	5.0	4.8
< 250K Pop.	0.9	0.7	4.7	4.9	5.4	5.4
Nonmetro	0.8	0.7	4.3^a	3.4	4.9^a	4.0
Urbanized	1.0	0.9	4.8	4.1	5.4	4.7
Less Urbanized	0.8	0.7	4.2^b	2.9	4.8^b	3.4
Completely Rural	0.3	0.5	2.9	3.2	3.2	3.7
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Abuse is based on the definition found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.25A Substance Dependence or Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Past Year Dependence or Abuse	Total		AGE GROUP
	Total		12-17		18-25		26 or Older
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
ILLICIT DRUG¹	6,835	7,298	1,287	1,347	2,486	2,684	3,062	3,267
Marijuana and Hashish	4,198	4,469	955	979	1,886	1,936	1,357	1,554
Cocaine	1,515	1,571	86	91	393	462	1,036	1,018
Heroin	189	270	12	21	42	70	135	179
Hallucinogens	321^a	449	106	121	152^a	214	63	114
Inhalants	169	233	104	134	41	52	25	47
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics²	1,923	2,048	361	388	516^b	652	1,046	1,008
Pain Relievers	1,424	1,388	281	309	350^a	454	793	624
Tranquilizers	435	573	96	75	147	154	192	344
Stimulants	378	470	98	86	142	172	138	212
Sedatives	158	128	40	22	20	24	99	82
ALCOHOL	17,805	18,654	1,471	1,517	5,462	5,609	10,872	11,528
ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL¹	21,586	22,506	2,214	2,228	6,678	6,840	12,694	13,438
BOTH ILLICIT DRUG AND ALCOHOL¹	3,054	3,445	544^a	635	1,270^a	1,453	1,240	1,357
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.25B Substance Dependence or Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Past Year Dependence or Abuse	Total		AGE GROUP
	Total		12-17		18-25		26 or Older
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
ILLICIT DRUG¹	2.9	3.0	5.1	5.3	7.8	8.3	1.7	1.8
Marijuana and Hashish	1.8	1.9	3.8	3.9	5.9	6.0	0.7	0.8
Cocaine	0.6	0.7	0.3	0.4	1.2	1.4	0.6	0.6
Heroin	0.1	0.1	0.0	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1
Hallucinogens	0.1^a	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.5^a	0.7	0.0	0.1
Inhalants	0.1	0.1	0.4	0.5	0.1	0.2	0.0	0.0
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics²	0.8	0.9	1.4	1.5	1.6^a	2.0	0.6	0.6
Pain Relievers	0.6	0.6	1.1	1.2	1.1^a	1.4	0.4	0.3
Tranquilizers	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.5	0.1	0.2
Stimulants	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.1	0.1
Sedatives	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.0
ALCOHOL	7.5	7.8	5.9	6.0	17.2	17.4	6.0	6.3
ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL¹	9.1	9.4	8.9	8.8	21.0	21.2	7.0	7.3
BOTH ILLICIT DRUG AND ALCOHOL¹	1.3	1.4	2.2	2.5	4.0^a	4.5	0.7	0.7
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.26A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Age Category	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	6,835	7,298	17,805	18,654	21,586	22,506
12	34	43	25	17	51	50
13	76	85	78	76	132	131
14	179	202	164	159	277	289
15	253	256	271	287	420	405
16	354	352	431	428	611	596
17	391	408	501	549	722	758
18	476	495	657	691	902	945
19	415	404	658	676	863	873
20	391	427	683	733	880	926
21	303^a	410	796	899	926	1,036
22	296	341	786	799	921	950
23	209	233	704	616	807	719
24	220	180	631	644	739	736
25	175	195	549	552	640	654
26-29	743	768	1,975	2,032	2,339	2,468
30-34	505	622	1,986	1,784	2,246	2,131
35-39	631	478	1,653	1,680	2,004	1,961
40-44	551	589	1,515^b	2,076	1,920^a	2,393
45-49	390	403	1,456	1,401	1,729	1,669
50-54	183	247	1,059	1,098	1,207	1,243
55-59	53	85	538	718	551	770
60-64	*	62	139	248	139^a	310
65 or Older	6	13	552	491	558	492
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.26B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Age Category	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.9	3.0	7.5	7.8	9.1	9.4
12	0.8	1.1	0.6	0.4	1.2	1.3
13	1.8	1.9	1.8	1.7	3.1	3.0
14	4.3	4.6	4.0	3.6	6.7	6.6
15	6.1	6.0	6.6	6.7	10.2	9.4
16	8.4	8.6	10.3	10.4	14.6	14.5
17	9.6	10.0	12.2	13.5	17.6	18.6
18	10.3	10.8	14.3	15.0	19.6	20.6
19	10.7	10.3	16.9	17.2	22.2	22.2
20	9.7	10.7	17.0	18.4	21.9	23.2
21	7.7^a	10.0	20.3	22.0	23.6	25.4
22	7.4	8.5	19.6	19.9	22.9	23.6
23	5.2	5.9	17.6	15.7	20.2	18.3
24	6.1^a	4.4	17.4	15.9	20.3	18.2
25	4.8	5.4	15.1	15.3	17.6	18.2
26-29	5.0	5.0	13.4	13.2	15.8	16.1
30-34	2.5	3.2	9.8	9.1	11.1	10.9
35-39	3.0	2.3	7.9	8.0	9.6	9.4
40-44	2.4	2.6	6.7^b	9.2	8.5^a	10.6
45-49	1.8	1.9	6.8	6.5	8.1	7.8
50-54	0.9	1.3	5.3	5.7	6.0	6.4
55-59	0.4	0.5	3.6	4.4	3.7	4.7
60-64	*	0.5	1.2	2.0	1.2	2.5
65 or Older	0.0	0.0	1.6	1.4	1.6	1.4
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.27A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	6,835	7,298	17,805	18,654	21,586	22,506
AGE
12-17	1,287	1,347	1,471	1,517	2,214	2,228
18-25	2,486	2,684	5,462	5,609	6,678	6,840
26 or Older	3,062	3,267	10,872	11,528	12,694	13,438
GENDER
Male	4,207	4,592	11,812	12,523	13,974	14,778
Female	2,628	2,706	5,993	6,131	7,611	7,728
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	5,818	6,244	15,386	16,160	18,651	19,466
White	4,602	4,779	12,677	13,526	15,232	16,026
Black or African American	851	1,027	1,709	1,760	2,235	2,320
American Indian or Alaska Native	61	104	192	192	216	262
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	28	*	48	*	63	*
Asian	149	125	541	371	613	471
Two or More Races	128	167	219	253	292	312
Hispanic or Latino	1,017	1,053	2,419	2,494	2,935	3,041
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.27B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.9	3.0	7.5	7.8	9.1	9.4
AGE
12-17	5.1	5.3	5.9	6.0	8.9	8.8
18-25	7.8	8.3	17.2	17.4	21.0	21.2
26 or Older	1.7	1.8	6.0	6.3	7.0	7.3
GENDER
Male	3.7	3.9	10.3	10.8	12.2	12.7
Female	2.1	2.2	4.9	4.9	6.2	6.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	2.8	3.0	7.4	7.7	9.0	9.3
White	2.8	2.9	7.6	8.1	9.2	9.6
Black or African American	3.1	3.7	6.2	6.3	8.1	8.3
American Indian or Alaska Native	4.8	8.0	15.3	14.8	17.2	20.2
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5.6	*	9.8	*	12.9	*
Asian	1.5	1.3	5.5^a	3.7	6.3	4.7
Two or More Races	5.0	6.5	8.5	9.9	11.3	12.2
Hispanic or Latino	3.4	3.4	8.1	8.0	9.8	9.8
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.28A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1,287	1,347	1,471	1,517	2,214	2,228
GENDER
Male	688	671	707	768	1,105	1,114
Female	599	676	764	749	1,108	1,114
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	1,096	1,084	1,247	1,243	1,861	1,825
White	876	857	1,056	1,040	1,536	1,497
Black or African American	131	146	79^a	122	178	211
American Indian or Alaska Native	18	22	24	23	31	33
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	32	13	42^a	16	57^a	24
Two or More Races	34	44	40	41	52	56
Hispanic or Latino	191^a	263	224	274	352	404
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
Male, White, Not Hispanic	462	412	508	511	763	730
Female, White, Not Hispanic	414	445	548	529	773	767
Male, Black, Not Hispanic	68	85	37^a	72	87	117
Female, Black, Not Hispanic	63	61	42	50	91	94
Male, Hispanic	103	133	109	146	179	207
Female, Hispanic	88	130	115	127	173	197
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.28B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	5.1	5.3	5.9	6.0	8.9	8.8
GENDER
Male	5.4	5.2	5.5	6.0	8.7	8.7
Female	4.9	5.5	6.2	6.1	9.1	9.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	5.2	5.2	6.0	5.9	8.9	8.7
White	5.6	5.5	6.8	6.7	9.9	9.7
Black or African American	3.5	3.8	2.1^a	3.2	4.8	5.6
American Indian or Alaska Native	10.2	13.1	13.6	13.7	17.6	20.3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	3.3	1.3	4.3^a	1.6	5.8^a	2.4
Two or More Races	8.5	10.0	9.9	9.3	13.1	12.6
Hispanic or Latino	4.7^a	6.2	5.5	6.5	8.7	9.5
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
Male, White, Not Hispanic	5.8	5.2	6.4	6.4	9.6	9.2
Female, White, Not Hispanic	5.5	5.9	7.2	7.0	10.2	10.1
Male, Black, Not Hispanic	3.6	4.4	1.9^a	3.7	4.6	6.0
Female, Black, Not Hispanic	3.4	3.3	2.3	2.7	4.9	5.1
Male, Hispanic	5.0	6.2	5.3	6.8	8.6	9.6
Female, Hispanic	4.4	6.3	5.8	6.2	8.7	9.5
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.29A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2,486	2,684	5,462	5,609	6,678	6,840
GENDER
Male	1,558^a	1,762	3,469	3,602	4,192	4,334
Female	928	922	1,993	2,006	2,486	2,506
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	2,075^a	2,301	4,592	4,762	5,611	5,823
White	1,651^a	1,843	3,780	4,014	4,562	4,818
Black or African American	292	352	451	472	623	682
American Indian or Alaska Native	18	18	42	43	54	51
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	13	*	*	20	*	26
Asian	60	32	197	139	225	155
Two or More Races	41	44	83	73	104	91
Hispanic or Latino	411	383	870	847	1,067	1,016
EDUCATION
< High School	759	727	1,109	1,061	1,502	1,441
High School Graduate	874	937	1,729	1,726	2,163	2,186
Some College	686^b	863	1,891	2,049	2,205	2,369
College Graduate	167	157	734	772	808	844
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	1,065	1,144	2,590^a	2,827	3,110	3,351
Part-Time	635	676	1,451	1,406	1,763	1,681
Unemployed	319	367	493	522	644	710
Other²	466	498	927	853	1,162	1,097
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.29B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	7.8	8.3	17.2	17.4	21.0	21.2
GENDER
Male	9.8^a	10.9	21.8	22.3	26.3	26.8
Female	5.9	5.8	12.6	12.5	15.7	15.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	8.0	8.7	17.6	18.0	21.5	22.0
White	8.4	9.2	19.2	20.1	23.2	24.2
Black or African American	6.8	8.1	10.5	10.8	14.6	15.6
American Indian or Alaska Native	10.1	10.6	22.9	25.3	29.6	29.7
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	8.4	*	*	16.6	*	21.4
Asian	4.2	2.1	13.7^a	9.1	15.6^a	10.2
Two or More Races	11.2	12.5	22.9	20.7	28.8	25.9
Hispanic or Latino	7.3	6.7	15.4	14.8	18.9	17.8
EDUCATION
< High School	11.0	10.9	16.1	15.9	21.8	21.6
High School Graduate	8.0	8.5	15.7	15.6	19.7	19.8
Some College	6.9^a	8.4	19.1	19.9	22.3	23.0
College Graduate	4.2	3.8	18.5	18.6	20.3	20.3
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	7.3	7.6	17.8	18.7	21.3	22.2
Part-Time	7.8	8.3	17.7	17.4	21.5	20.8
Unemployed	11.9	14.2	18.3	20.3	23.9	27.6
Other²	7.4	7.8	14.8	13.4	18.5	17.2
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.30A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	3,062	3,267	10,872	11,528	12,694	13,438
GENDER
Male	1,961	2,159	7,636	8,153	8,677	9,330
Female	1,100	1,108	3,236	3,375	4,017	4,108
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	2,647	2,859	9,546	10,155	11,178	11,818
White	2,075	2,079	7,840	8,471	9,134	9,710
Black or African American	428	529	1,179	1,165	1,434	1,427
American Indian or Alaska Native	24	64	126	126	131	177
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	57	79	301	217	331	292
Two or More Races	53	79	96	139	135	165
Hispanic or Latino	414	408	1,326	1,373	1,516	1,620
EDUCATION
< High School	817	734	2,066	1,895	2,514	2,316
High School Graduate	1,000	1,039	3,379	3,343	3,971	4,010
Some College	872	891	2,795	2,903	3,322	3,376
College Graduate	373^a	604	2,630^b	3,387	2,888^b	3,735
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	2,000	1,854	7,703	8,075	8,812	9,129
Part-Time	278	367	999	1,366	1,192	1,584
Unemployed	183^a	325	633	632	731	760
Other²	602	720	1,537	1,456	1,960	1,965
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.30B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.7	1.8	6.0	6.3	7.0	7.3
GENDER
Male	2.3	2.5	8.8	9.3	10.1	10.7
Female	1.2	1.2	3.4	3.5	4.2	4.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	1.6	1.8	5.9	6.3	7.0	7.3
White	1.6	1.6	6.0	6.4	7.0	7.4
Black or African American	2.2	2.7	6.1	5.9	7.4	7.2
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.7	6.7	14.1	13.1	14.6	18.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	*	*	*	*	*	*
Asian	0.8	1.1	4.1	2.9	4.5	3.9
Two or More Races	2.9	4.5	5.3	7.9	7.5	9.3
Hispanic or Latino	2.1	1.9	6.6	6.5	7.5	7.7
EDUCATION
< High School	2.6	2.5	6.7	6.4	8.1	7.8
High School Graduate	1.8	1.8	6.0	5.9	7.1	7.0
Some College	2.0	2.0	6.6	6.5	7.8	7.6
College Graduate	0.7^a	1.2	5.1^b	6.5	5.6^b	7.2
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	2.0	1.8	7.5	7.8	8.6	8.8
Part-Time	1.4	1.9	4.9^a	7.0	5.8^a	8.1
Unemployed	3.4^a	6.8	11.7	13.2	13.5	15.8
Other²	1.1	1.3	2.9	2.7	3.7	3.6
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.31A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	5,548	5,951	16,334	17,137	19,372	20,278
GENDER
Male	3,519	3,921	11,105	11,755	12,869	13,664
Female	2,028	2,030	5,229	5,382	6,503	6,614
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	4,722	5,160	14,138	14,917	16,790	17,641
White	3,726	3,921	11,620	12,486	13,696	14,528
Black or African American	720	881	1,630	1,638	2,057	2,108
American Indian or Alaska Native	43	82	168	170	185	228
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	23	*	42	*	56	*
Asian	117	111	499	355	556	447
Two or More Races	93	123	179	212	239	256
Hispanic or Latino	825	791	2,196	2,220	2,583	2,637
EDUCATION
< High School	1,576	1,461	3,175	2,957	4,016	3,757
High School Graduate	1,873	1,976	5,109	5,069	6,134	6,197
Some College	1,559	1,754	4,686	4,952	5,527	5,745
College Graduate	539	761	3,364^b	4,159	3,695^b	4,579
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	3,065	2,998	10,293	10,902	11,922	12,480
Part-Time	913	1,043	2,451	2,772	2,954	3,265
Unemployed	502^a	692	1,126	1,153	1,374	1,470
Other²	1,067	1,218	2,464	2,310	3,122	3,062
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.31B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Demographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.6	2.8	7.7	8.0	9.1	9.4
GENDER
Male	3.4	3.8	10.9	11.3	12.6	13.2
Female	1.8	1.8	4.7	4.8	5.9	5.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
Not Hispanic or Latino	2.5	2.7	7.6	7.9	9.0	9.4
White	2.5	2.6	7.7	8.2	9.1	9.6
Black or African American	3.0	3.6	6.9	6.8	8.7	8.7
American Indian or Alaska Native	4.0	7.3	15.6	15.0	17.1	20.2
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	5.6	*	10.1	*	13.6	*
Asian	1.3	1.2	5.7	4.0	6.3	5.0
Two or More Races	4.3	5.8	8.2	10.0	11.0	12.1
Hispanic or Latino	3.2	3.0	8.5	8.3	10.0	9.8
EDUCATION
< High School	4.2	4.0	8.4	8.1	10.6	10.3
High School Graduate	2.8	2.9	7.6	7.4	9.1	9.1
Some College	3.0	3.2	8.9	9.0	10.5	10.5
College Graduate	1.0	1.4	6.1^b	7.4	6.7^b	8.2
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time	2.6	2.5	8.8	9.2	10.2	10.5
Part-Time	3.2	3.8	8.6^a	10.1	10.3^a	11.9
Unemployed	6.2^b	9.4	13.9	15.6	17.0	19.9
Other²	1.8	2.0	4.2	3.8	5.3	5.0
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. ² Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.32A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	6,835	7,298	17,805	18,654	21,586	22,506
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	1,334	1,366	3,149	3,289	3,884	4,057
New England	465	386	1,018	949	1,281	1,134
Middle Atlantic	869	980	2,131	2,340	2,603	2,923
Midwest	1,415	1,550	4,646	4,801	5,447	5,555
East North Central	997	1,174	3,145	3,275	3,683	3,857
West North Central	417	376	1,502	1,526	1,764	1,698
South	2,435	2,540	5,686	5,956	7,035	7,362
South Atlantic	1,333	1,244	3,067	3,045	3,818	3,747
East South Central	344^a	506	739	946	947	1,170
West South Central	758	789	1,880	1,964	2,270	2,446
West	1,651	1,842	4,323	4,608	5,220	5,531
Mountain	527	476	1,412	1,542	1,660	1,770
Pacific	1,124	1,367	2,911	3,066	3,560	3,761
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	3,689	3,839	9,325	10,064	11,416	12,149
Small Metro	2,171	2,345	5,561	5,906	6,747	7,036
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	1,334	1,542	3,586	3,798	4,305	4,568
< 250K Pop.	838	803	1,975	2,108	2,442	2,468
Nonmetro	974	1,114	2,919	2,684	3,422	3,321
Urbanized	517	582	1,414	1,259	1,668	1,613
Less Urbanized	411	474	1,289	1,206	1,521	1,460
Completely Rural	47	58	215	219	233	248
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.32B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2.9	3.0	7.5	7.8	9.1	9.4
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	2.9	3.0	7.0	7.2	8.6	8.9
New England	3.9	3.2	8.6	7.9	10.8	9.5
Middle Atlantic	2.6	2.9	6.4	7.0	7.8	8.7
Midwest	2.6	2.9	8.6	8.9	10.1	10.2
East North Central	2.6	3.1	8.3	8.6	9.8	10.2
West North Central	2.6	2.3	9.3	9.4	11.0	10.4
South	2.9	2.9	6.7	6.9	8.3	8.5
South Atlantic	3.0	2.8	6.9	6.7	8.6	8.3
East South Central	2.4^a	3.5	5.2	6.6	6.7	8.1
West South Central	2.9	3.0	7.2	7.4	8.7	9.2
West	3.1	3.4	8.0	8.4	9.7	10.1
Mountain	3.4	3.0	9.0	9.6	10.6	11.1
Pacific	2.9	3.5	7.6	7.9	9.3	9.7
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	2.9	3.0	7.4	7.8	9.1	9.5
Small Metro	3.0	3.3	7.8	8.2	9.5	9.8
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	2.8	3.3	7.6	8.1	9.2	9.7
< 250K Pop.	3.4	3.3	8.1	8.6	10.0	10.1
Nonmetro	2.4	2.7	7.3	6.6	8.5	8.2
Urbanized	2.9	3.5	7.9	7.5	9.3	9.7
Less Urbanized	2.3	2.3	7.1	5.9	8.3	7.2
Completely Rural	1.1	1.6	5.3	6.1	5.7	7.0
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.33A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1,287	1,347	1,471	1,517	2,214	2,228
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	206^a	272	266	273	383	422
New England	66	77	85	72	117	118
Middle Atlantic	141^a	194	181	201	266	304
Midwest	324	294	357	392	532	535
East North Central	233	216	229	262	356	372
West North Central	91	78	128	130	176	163
South	438	420	451	449	723	685
South Atlantic	207	200	212	221	333	336
East South Central	64	68	58	67	96	102
West South Central	167	151	181	160	294	246
West	319	361	397	403	576	586
Mountain	114	108	136	118	190	174
Pacific	204	253	262	285	386	412
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	663	693	713	700	1,110	1,078
Small Metro	394	439	453	505	667	747
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	249	300	280	331	422	493
< 250K Pop.	145	139	172	173	245	254
Nonmetro	230	215	305	312	437	404
Urbanized	102	94	140	117	198	156
Less Urbanized	109	108	135	157	200	209
Completely Rural	18	12	30	38	38	39
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.33B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	5.1	5.3	5.9	6.0	8.9	8.8
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	4.6^a	6.0	5.9	6.0	8.5	9.3
New England	5.6	6.6	7.2	6.1	10.0	10.1
Middle Atlantic	4.2^a	5.8	5.5	6.0	8.0	9.0
Midwest	5.7	5.2	6.3	6.9	9.3	9.4
East North Central	5.8	5.4	5.7	6.5	8.9	9.3
West North Central	5.4	4.7	7.5	7.8	10.3	9.8
South	4.9	4.7	5.0	5.0	8.1	7.6
South Atlantic	4.6	4.4	4.7	4.8	7.4	7.3
East South Central	4.4	4.7	4.0	4.6	6.6	7.1
West South Central	5.6	5.1	6.1	5.4	9.9	8.3
West	5.4	6.0	6.8	6.7	9.8	9.8
Mountain	6.6	6.2	7.9	6.8	11.0	10.0
Pacific	4.9	6.0	6.3	6.7	9.3	9.7
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	5.0	5.2	5.4	5.2	8.3	8.1
Small Metro	5.3	5.7	6.1	6.6	9.0	9.8
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	5.0	5.9	5.6	6.5	8.5	9.7
< 250K Pop.	6.0	5.5	7.1	6.8	10.1	10.0
Nonmetro	5.4	5.1	7.1	7.4	10.2	9.6
Urbanized	5.5	5.6	7.5	6.9	10.7	9.2
Less Urbanized	5.5	5.0	6.8	7.3	10.1	9.7
Completely Rural	4.2	3.2	6.8	9.9	8.6	10.4
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.34A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	2,486	2,684	5,462	5,609	6,678	6,840
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	490	539	939	1,065	1,171	1,308
New England	166	170	280	321	360	385
Middle Atlantic	324	369	660	744	811	923
Midwest	536	604	1,459	1,491	1,728	1,757
East North Central	384	404	973	991	1,169	1,170
West North Central	152	199	486	500	560	587
South	787^a	940	1,790	1,723	2,162	2,198
South Atlantic	411	444	910	851	1,116	1,082
East South Central	95^a	169	248	254	299	329
West South Central	282	326	632	617	746	788
West	673	602	1,273	1,330	1,617	1,577
Mountain	198	173	392	427	488	499
Pacific	475	429	882	903	1,129	1,078
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1,366	1,334	2,730	2,774	3,416	3,420
Small Metro	771^a	950	1,891	2,003	2,247	2,385
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	513	623	1,184	1,268	1,429	1,518
< 250K Pop.	258	327	707	735	818	867
Nonmetro	348	401	840	832	1,015	1,035
Urbanized	196	183	468	402	555	484
Less Urbanized	142	193	320	374	405	477
Completely Rural	11	25	53	56	54	74
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.34B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	7.8	8.3	17.2	17.4	21.0	21.2
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	8.7	9.5	16.7	18.7	20.8	23.0
New England	11.3	11.4	19.0	21.5	24.5	25.9
Middle Atlantic	7.8	8.8	15.8	17.7	19.5	22.0
Midwest	7.3	8.1	19.8	20.0	23.5	23.6
East North Central	7.6	7.9	19.1	19.3	23.0	22.8
West North Central	6.7	8.6	21.4	21.6	24.6	25.4
South	6.9^a	8.1	15.8	14.9	19.1	19.0
South Atlantic	7.4	7.8	16.3	14.9	20.0	19.0
East South Central	4.9^a	8.7	12.8	13.0	15.5	16.8
West South Central	7.4	8.4	16.6	15.9	19.6	20.3
West	9.1	8.0	17.2	17.7	21.8	20.9
Mountain	8.9	7.6	17.5	18.7	21.8	21.8
Pacific	9.2	8.2	17.0	17.2	21.8	20.6
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	8.2	8.0	16.4	16.7	20.6	20.5
Small Metro	7.6^a	9.0	18.5	18.9	22.0	22.5
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	7.7	9.0	17.8	18.4	21.5	22.0
< 250K Pop.	7.3	8.8	19.9	19.8	23.0	23.3
Nonmetro	7.1	8.1	17.1	16.8	20.6	20.9
Urbanized	8.3	8.0	19.8	17.5	23.5	21.0
Less Urbanized	6.5	8.3	14.6	16.2	18.5	20.6
Completely Rural	2.9^a	7.6	14.5	17.1	14.9^a	22.8
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.35A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	3,062	3,267	10,872	11,528	12,694	13,438
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	638	555	1,944	1,952	2,330	2,326
New England	233	139	654	556	804	631
Middle Atlantic	404	416	1,291	1,396	1,526	1,696
Midwest	554	652	2,830	2,918	3,186	3,263
East North Central	381	554	1,942	2,023	2,158	2,315
West North Central	174	99	888	895	1,029	949
South	1,210	1,180	3,445	3,784	4,150	4,480
South Atlantic	716	600	1,946	1,973	2,369	2,329
East South Central	185	269	433	625	552	739
West South Central	309	312	1,067	1,187	1,230	1,412
West	660	879	2,652	2,874	3,027	3,368
Mountain	215	194	885	997	983	1,098
Pacific	445	685	1,767	1,877	2,044	2,270
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1,660	1,812	5,882	6,590	6,890	7,651
Small Metro	1,006	956	3,217	3,398	3,833	3,905
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	572	619	2,122	2,199	2,454	2,558
< 250K Pop.	434	337	1,095	1,200	1,379	1,346
Nonmetro	396	499	1,773	1,540	1,971	1,882
Urbanized	218	305	806	739	914	973
Less Urbanized	160	173	834	674	915	774
Completely Rural	18	21	133	126	141	135
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically. Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2003 and 2004.

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**Table 5.35B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2003 and 2004**
Geographic Characteristic	TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
	Illicit Drug¹		Alcohol		Illicit Drug or Alcohol¹
	2003	2004	2003	2004	2003	2004
TOTAL	1.7	1.8	6.0	6.3	7.0	7.3
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
Northeast	1.8	1.6	5.5	5.5	6.6	6.6
New England	2.5	1.5	7.1	6.0	8.7	6.8
Middle Atlantic	1.6	1.6	5.0	5.4	5.9	6.5
Midwest	1.4	1.6	7.0	7.1	7.8	7.9
East North Central	1.3	1.9	6.8	7.0	7.5	8.0
West North Central	1.4	0.8	7.3	7.3	8.5	7.7
South	1.9	1.8	5.3	5.8	6.4	6.8
South Atlantic	2.1	1.7	5.7	5.7	6.9	6.7
East South Central	1.7	2.4	4.0	5.7	5.1	6.7
West South Central	1.6	1.6	5.5	6.0	6.4	7.2
West	1.6	2.1	6.5	7.0	7.5	8.2
Mountain	1.8	1.6	7.6	8.3	8.4	9.2
Pacific	1.5	2.3	6.1	6.4	7.1	7.8
COUNTY TYPE
Large Metro	1.7	1.8	6.1	6.7	7.2	7.8
Small Metro	1.9	1.8	6.0	6.4	7.1	7.3
250K - 1 Mil. Pop.	1.6	1.8	6.0	6.3	7.0	7.3
< 250K Pop.	2.3	1.9	5.9	6.6	7.5	7.4
Nonmetro	1.3	1.6	5.7	4.9	6.4	6.0
Urbanized	1.6	2.4	5.9	5.8	6.7	7.7
Less Urbanized	1.1	1.1	5.9^a	4.3	6.5^a	4.9
Completely Rural	0.5	0.7	4.0	4.4	4.3	4.7
Low precision; no estimate reported. NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4^th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders* (DSM-IV). ^a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level. ^b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level. ¹ Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including c