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2005 National Survey on Drug Use & Health:  Detailed Tables

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Table  5.1A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2004 and 2005
Illicit Drug Dependence/
Abuse Status1		 Total ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE/ABUSE STATUS
No Dependence or Abuse Dependence or Abuse
Total Dependence Abuse
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 240,515   243,220   221,861b  224,562   18,654   18,658   8,355   7,974   10,298   10,685  
NO DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE 233,217b  236,387   218,009b  221,002   15,208   15,385   6,432   6,082   8,776   9,303  
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE 7,298   6,833   3,852   3,560   3,445   3,273   1,924   1,892   1,522   1,381  
     Dependence 4,852   4,718   2,571   2,507   2,281   2,211   1,414   1,366   868   845  
     Abuse 2,445a  2,114   1,281   1,053   1,164   1,062   510   526   654   536  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.1B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Percentages, 2004 and 2005
Illicit Drug Dependence/
Abuse Status1		 Total ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE/ABUSE STATUS
No Dependence or Abuse Dependence or Abuse
Total Dependence Abuse
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 100.0   100.0   92.2   92.3   7.8   7.7   3.5   3.3   4.3   4.4  
NO DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE 97.0   97.2   90.6   90.9   6.3   6.3   2.7   2.5   3.6   3.8  
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE 3.0   2.8   1.6   1.5   1.4   1.3   0.8   0.8   0.6   0.6  
     Dependence 2.0   1.9   1.1   1.0   0.9   0.9   0.6   0.6   0.4   0.3  
     Abuse 1.0a  0.9   0.5a  0.4   0.5   0.4   0.2   0.2   0.3   0.2  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.2A Substance Dependence or Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2004 and 2005
Past Year Dependence or Abuse Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
ILLICIT DRUGS1 7,298   6,833   1,347a  1,186   2,684   2,728   3,267   2,918  
     Marijuana and Hashish 4,469   4,090   979   907   1,936   1,911   1,554   1,271  
     Cocaine 1,571   1,549   91   93   462   484   1,018   972  
     Heroin 270   227   21   9   70   89   179   129  
     Hallucinogens 449   371   121   128   214   188   114   55  
     Inhalants 233   221   134   108   52   49   47   64  
     Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2 2,048   1,959   388   329   652   702   1,008   928  
          Pain Relievers 1,388   1,546   309   275   454   541   624   730  
          Tranquilizers 573   419   75   71   154   176   344a  173  
          Stimulants 470   409   86   73   172   170   212   166  
          Sedatives 128   97   22   34   24   20   82   44  
ALCOHOL 18,654   18,658   1,517   1,407   5,609   5,692   11,528   11,560  
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1 22,506   22,218   2,228a  2,038   6,840   7,069   13,438   13,111  
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1 3,445   3,273   635   555   1,453   1,351   1,357   1,367  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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 psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.2B Substance Dependence or Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2004 and 2005
Past Year Dependence or Abuse Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
ILLICIT DRUGS1 3.0   2.8   5.3a  4.7   8.3   8.4   1.8   1.6  
     Marijuana and Hashish 1.9a  1.7   3.9   3.6   6.0   5.9   0.8   0.7  
     Cocaine 0.7   0.6   0.4   0.4   1.4   1.5   0.6   0.5  
     Heroin 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.2   0.3   0.1   0.1  
     Hallucinogens 0.2   0.2   0.5   0.5   0.7   0.6   0.1   0.0  
     Inhalants 0.1   0.1   0.5   0.4   0.2   0.2   0.0   0.0  
     Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2 0.9   0.8   1.5   1.3   2.0   2.2   0.6   0.5  
          Pain Relievers 0.6   0.6   1.2   1.1   1.4   1.7   0.3   0.4  
          Tranquilizers 0.2   0.2   0.3   0.3   0.5   0.5   0.2a  0.1  
          Stimulants 0.2   0.2   0.3   0.3   0.5   0.5   0.1   0.1  
          Sedatives 0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0  
ALCOHOL 7.8   7.7   6.0   5.5   17.4   17.5   6.3   6.2  
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1 9.4   9.1   8.8a  8.0   21.2   21.8   7.3   7.1  
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1 1.4   1.3   2.5   2.2   4.5   4.2   0.7   0.7  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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 psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.3A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2004 and 2005
Age Category TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 7,298   6,833   18,654   18,658   22,506   22,218  
12 43   25   17   23   50   45  
13 85   65   76   77   131   120  
14 202b  133   159a  113   289b  191  
15 256   235   287   291   405   422  
16 352   330   428   400   596   576  
17 408   398   549   502   758   683  
18 495   481   691   622   945   883  
19 404   427   676   793   873   1,000  
20 427   387   733   769   926   959  
21 410   327   899   776   1,036   915  
22 341   349   799   798   950   953  
23 233a  307   616b  787   719b  952  
24 180   199   644   562   736   685  
25 195   251   552   583   654   722  
26-29 768   627   2,032   2,024   2,468   2,338  
30-34 622   502   1,784   1,699   2,131   1,983  
35-39 478   501   1,680   1,740   1,961   1,984  
40-44 589   482   2,076   1,771   2,393   2,024  
45-49 403   356   1,401   1,599   1,669   1,769  
50-54 247   308   1,098   918   1,243   1,104  
55-59 85   108   718   754   770   820  
60-64 62   24   248   443   310   467  
65 or Older 13   10   491   612   492   622  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.3B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2004 and 2005
Age Category TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 3.0   2.8   7.8   7.7   9.4   9.1  
12 1.1   0.6   0.4   0.6   1.3   1.1  
13 1.9   1.5   1.7   1.8   3.0   2.8  
14 4.6b  3.1   3.6a  2.6   6.6b  4.4  
15 6.0   5.4   6.7   6.7   9.4   9.7  
16 8.6   7.6   10.4   9.3   14.5   13.4  
17 10.0   9.7   13.5   12.2   18.6   16.6  
18 10.8   10.5   15.0   13.6   20.6   19.3  
19 10.3   10.0   17.2   18.5   22.2   23.3  
20 10.7   9.4   18.4   18.7   23.2   23.3  
21 10.0   8.1   22.0   19.3   25.4   22.8  
22 8.5   8.6   19.9   19.7   23.6   23.5  
23 5.9a  7.9   15.7b  20.2   18.3b  24.5  
24 4.4   5.4   15.9   15.1   18.2   18.4  
25 5.4   6.5   15.3   15.2   18.2   18.8  
26-29 5.0   4.0   13.2   13.0   16.1   15.1  
30-34 3.2   2.6   9.1   8.8   10.9   10.3  
35-39 2.3   2.5   8.0   8.7   9.4   9.9  
40-44 2.6   2.1   9.2   7.6   10.6a  8.7  
45-49 1.9   1.6   6.5   7.3   7.8   8.1  
50-54 1.3   1.6   5.7   4.7   6.4   5.6  
55-59 0.5   0.6   4.4   4.4   4.7   4.8  
60-64 0.5   0.2   2.0   3.3   2.5   3.5  
65 or Older 0.0   0.0   1.4   1.7   1.4   1.8  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.4A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 7,298   6,833   18,654   18,658   22,506   22,218  
AGE            
     12-17 1,347a  1,186   1,517   1,407   2,228a  2,038  
     18-25 2,684   2,728   5,609   5,692   6,840   7,069  
     26 or Older 3,267   2,918   11,528   11,560   13,438   13,111  
GENDER            
     Male 4,592   4,180   12,523   12,178   14,778   14,200  
     Female 2,706   2,653   6,131   6,480   7,728   8,018  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
     Not Hispanic or Latino 6,244   6,008   16,160   16,063   19,466   19,224  
          White 4,779   4,513   13,526   13,353   16,026   15,700  
          Black or African American 1,027   1,119   1,760   1,830   2,320   2,441  
          American Indian or Alaska Native 104   91   192   232   262   265  
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *   21   *   68   *   78  
          Asian 125   120   371   385   471   456  
          Two or More Races 167   145   253   196   312   284  
     Hispanic or Latino 1,053a  824   2,494   2,595   3,041   2,994  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.4B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 3.0   2.8   7.8   7.7   9.4   9.1  
AGE            
     12-17 5.3a  4.7   6.0   5.5   8.8a  8.0  
     18-25 8.3   8.4   17.4   17.5   21.2   21.8  
     26 or Older 1.8   1.6   6.3   6.2   7.3   7.1  
GENDER            
     Male 3.9a  3.5   10.8   10.3   12.7   12.0  
     Female 2.2   2.1   4.9   5.2   6.2   6.4  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
     Not Hispanic or Latino 3.0   2.8   7.7   7.6   9.3   9.1  
          White 2.9   2.7   8.1   8.0   9.6   9.4  
          Black or African American 3.7   3.9   6.3   6.4   8.3   8.5  
          American Indian or Alaska Native 8.0   7.2   14.8   18.3   20.2   21.0  
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *   3.0   *   9.5   *   11.0  
          Asian 1.3   1.2   3.7   3.8   4.7   4.5  
          Two or More Races 6.5   5.5   9.9   7.5   12.2   10.9  
     Hispanic or Latino 3.4a  2.6   8.0   8.1   9.8   9.3  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.5A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 1,347a  1,186   1,517   1,407   2,228a  2,038  
GENDER            
     Male 671   623   768a  660   1,114   1,005  
     Female 676a  563   749   747   1,114   1,033  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
     Not Hispanic or Latino 1,084   986   1,243   1,149   1,825   1,686  
          White 857   786   1,040   1,012   1,497   1,405  
          Black or African American 146   149   122a  82   211   197  
          American Indian or Alaska Native 22a  13   23   13   33   22  
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *   *   *   *   *   *  
          Asian 13   7   16   15   24   18  
          Two or More Races 44   28   41   21   56   35  
     Hispanic or Latino 263   200   274   258   404   352  
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN            
     Male, White, Not Hispanic 412   395   511   460   730   659  
     Female, White, Not Hispanic 445   392   529   552   767   745  
     Male, Black, Not Hispanic 85   93   72   47   117   118  
     Female, Black, Not Hispanic 61   56   50   34   94   80  
     Male, Hispanic 133   110   146   123   207   187  
     Female, Hispanic 130   90   127   135   197   165  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.5B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 5.3a  4.7   6.0   5.5   8.8a  8.0  
GENDER            
     Male 5.2   4.8   6.0a  5.1   8.7   7.8  
     Female 5.5a  4.5   6.1   6.0   9.0   8.3  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
     Not Hispanic or Latino 5.2   4.7   5.9   5.5   8.7   8.0  
          White 5.5   5.1   6.7   6.6   9.7   9.1  
          Black or African American 3.8   3.9   3.2a  2.1   5.6   5.1  
          American Indian or Alaska Native 13.1a  7.7   13.7   8.1   20.3   13.4  
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *   *   *   *   *   *  
          Asian 1.3   0.7   1.6   1.4   2.4   1.7  
          Two or More Races 10.0   7.0   9.3   5.3   12.6   8.8  
     Hispanic or Latino 6.2a  4.6   6.5   5.9   9.5   8.0  
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN            
     Male, White, Not Hispanic 5.2   5.0   6.4   5.8   9.2   8.4  
     Female, White, Not Hispanic 5.9   5.2   7.0   7.3   10.1   9.9  
     Male, Black, Not Hispanic 4.4   4.8   3.7   2.4   6.0   6.0  
     Female, Black, Not Hispanic 3.3   2.9   2.7   1.8   5.1   4.2  
     Male, Hispanic 6.2   4.9   6.8   5.5   9.6   8.3  
     Female, Hispanic 6.3   4.2   6.2   6.3   9.5   7.7  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.6A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 2,684   2,728   5,609   5,692   6,840   7,069  
GENDER            
     Male 1,762   1,718   3,602   3,554   4,334   4,369  
     Female 922   1,011   2,006   2,138   2,506   2,700  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
     Not Hispanic or Latino 2,301   2,330   4,762   4,825   5,823   5,963  
          White 1,843   1,863   4,014   4,001   4,818   4,887  
          Black or African American 352   336   472   495   682   693  
          American Indian or Alaska Native 18   24   43   48   51   62  
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *   *   20   *   26   *  
          Asian 32   51   139   172   155   194  
          Two or More Races 44   43   73   83   91   99  
     Hispanic or Latino 383   398   847   867   1,016   1,106  
EDUCATION            
     < High School 727   744   1,061   1,015   1,441   1,434  
     High School Graduate 937   998   1,726   1,797   2,186   2,317  
     Some College 863   792   2,049   2,115   2,369   2,469  
     College Graduate 157   194   772   766   844   849  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
     Full-Time 1,144   1,181   2,827   2,836   3,351   3,412  
     Part-Time 676   661   1,406   1,482   1,681   1,798  
     Unemployed 367   350   522   453   710   638  
     Other2 498   536   853   920   1,097   1,221  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.6B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 8.3   8.4   17.4   17.5   21.2   21.8  
GENDER            
     Male 10.9   10.5   22.3   21.8   26.8   26.7  
     Female 5.8   6.3   12.5   13.2   15.6   16.7  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
     Not Hispanic or Latino 8.7   8.7   18.0   18.0   22.0   22.3  
          White 9.2   9.3   20.1   19.9   24.2   24.3  
          Black or African American 8.1   7.6   10.8   11.2   15.6   15.6  
          American Indian or Alaska Native 10.6   11.2   25.3   22.3   29.7   28.7  
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *   *   16.6   *   21.4   *  
          Asian 2.1   3.4   9.1   11.3   10.2   12.8  
          Two or More Races 12.5   12.6   20.7   24.1   25.9   29.0  
     Hispanic or Latino 6.7   6.9   14.8   15.1   17.8   19.2  
EDUCATION            
     < High School 10.9   11.2   15.9   15.2   21.6   21.5  
     High School Graduate 8.5   8.9   15.6   16.0   19.8   20.6  
     Some College 8.4   7.6   19.9   20.2   23.0   23.6  
     College Graduate 3.8   4.7   18.6   18.5   20.3   20.5  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
     Full-Time 7.6   7.7   18.7   18.5   22.2   22.2  
     Part-Time 8.3   8.0   17.4   18.0   20.8   21.8  
     Unemployed 14.2   13.6   20.3   17.6   27.6   24.8  
     Other2 7.8   8.5   13.4   14.5   17.2   19.3  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.7A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 3,267   2,918   11,528   11,560   13,438   13,111  
GENDER            
     Male 2,159   1,840   8,153   7,964   9,330   8,826  
     Female 1,108   1,079   3,375   3,595   4,108   4,285  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
     Not Hispanic or Latino 2,859   2,692   10,155   10,089   11,818   11,575  
          White 2,079   1,864   8,471   8,341   9,710   9,409  
          Black or African American 529   634   1,165   1,253   1,427   1,551  
          American Indian or Alaska Native 64   *   126   *   177   *  
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *   *   *   *   *   *  
          Asian 79   61   217   198   292   244  
          Two or More Races 79   74   139   92   165   150  
     Hispanic or Latino 408a  227   1,373   1,471   1,620   1,537  
EDUCATION            
     < High School 734   708   1,895   1,838   2,316   2,202  
     High School Graduate 1,039   1,025   3,343   3,252   4,010   3,831  
     Some College 891   662   2,903   2,903   3,376   3,239  
     College Graduate 604   523   3,387   3,566   3,735   3,839  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
     Full-Time 1,854   1,736   8,075   8,009   9,129   8,882  
     Part-Time 367   360   1,366   1,210   1,584   1,391  
     Unemployed 325   263   632   534   760   698  
     Other2 720   560   1,456   1,807   1,965   2,140  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.7B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 1.8   1.6   6.3   6.2   7.3   7.1  
GENDER            
     Male 2.5   2.1   9.3   9.0   10.7   10.0  
     Female 1.2   1.1   3.5   3.7   4.3   4.4  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
     Not Hispanic or Latino 1.8   1.6   6.3   6.2   7.3   7.1  
          White 1.6   1.4   6.4   6.3   7.4   7.1  
          Black or African American 2.7   3.1   5.9   6.2   7.2   7.6  
          American Indian or Alaska Native 6.7   *   13.1   *   18.5   *  
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *   *   *   *   *   *  
          Asian 1.1   0.8   2.9   2.6   3.9   3.2  
          Two or More Races 4.5   3.9   7.9   4.9   9.3   8.0  
     Hispanic or Latino 1.9a  1.0   6.5   6.7   7.7   7.0  
EDUCATION            
     < High School 2.5   2.4   6.4   6.3   7.8   7.6  
     High School Graduate 1.8   1.8   5.9   5.7   7.0   6.7  
     Some College 2.0   1.5   6.5   6.5   7.6   7.2  
     College Graduate 1.2   1.0   6.5   6.6   7.2   7.1  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
     Full-Time 1.8   1.6   7.8   7.6   8.8   8.4  
     Part-Time 1.9   1.8   7.0   6.0   8.1   6.9  
     Unemployed 6.8   5.2   13.2   10.6   15.8   13.9  
     Other2 1.3   1.0   2.7   3.3   3.6   3.9  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.8A Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005
TOTAL 5,951   5,647   17,137   17,251   20,278   20,180  
GENDER            
     Male 3,921   3,557   11,755   11,518   13,664   13,195  
     Female 2,030   2,089   5,382   5,733   6,614   6,985  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
     Not Hispanic or Latino 5,160   5,022   14,917   14,914   17,641   17,538  
          White 3,921   3,727   12,486   12,341   14,528   14,295  
          Black or African American 881   970   1,638   1,749   2,108   2,244  
          American Indian or Alaska Native 82   78   170   219   228   243  
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *   18   *   61   *   68  
          Asian 111   112   355   370   447   438  
          Two or More Races 123   117   212   175   256   249  
     Hispanic or Latino 791   625   2,220   2,337   2,637   2,642  
EDUCATION            
     < High School 1,461   1,452   2,957   2,853   3,757   3,636  
     High School Graduate 1,976   2,023   5,069   5,049   6,197   6,148  
     Some College 1,754a  1,454   4,952   5,018   5,745   5,708  
     College Graduate 761   717   4,159   4,332   4,579   4,688  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
     Full-Time 2,998   2,917   10,902   10,845   12,480   12,294  
     Part-Time 1,043   1,021   2,772   2,692   3,265   3,189  
     Unemployed 692   614   1,153   987   1,470   1,336  
     Other2 1,218   1,096   2,310   2,727   3,062   3,361  
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2005 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2005 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 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004 and 2005.

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Table  5.8B Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2004 and 2005
Demographic Characteristic TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1 Alcohol Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005