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Misuse of Prescription Drugs

Appendix D: Selected Data Tables

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Table 2.1AB Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2002-2004
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
Numbers in Thousands
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
-- Not available.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 46,558   47,882   48,013   14,680   14,986   14,643   6,210   6,336   6,007  
Pain Relievers 29,611 31,207   31,768   10,992   11,671   11,256   4,377   4,693   4,404  
OxyContin® 1,924 2,832   3,072   --   --   1,213   --   --   325  
Tranquilizers 19,267   20,220   19,852   4,849   5,051   5,068   1,804   1,830   1,616  
Stimulants 21,072   20,798   19,982   3,181   2,751   2,918   1,218   1,191   1,189  
Methamphetamine 12,383   12,303   11,726   1,541   1,315   1,440   597   607   583  
Sedatives 9,960   9,510   9,891   981   831   737   436 294   265  
Drug Percentages
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 19.8   20.1   20.0   6.2   6.3   6.1   2.6   2.7   2.5  
Pain Relievers 12.6   13.1   13.2   4.7   4.9   4.7   1.9   2.0   1.8  
OxyContin® 0.8 1.2   1.3   --   --   0.5   --   --   0.1  
Tranquilizers 8.2   8.5   8.3   2.1   2.1   2.1   0.8   0.8   0.7  
Stimulants 9.0 8.8   8.3   1.4   1.2   1.2   0.5   0.5   0.5  
Methamphetamine 5.3   5.2   4.9   0.7   0.6   0.6   0.3   0.3   0.2  
Sedatives 4.2   4.0   4.1   0.4   0.3   0.3   0.2 0.1   0.1  

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Table 2.2AB Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 to 17: Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2002-2004
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
Numbers in Thousands
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
-- Not available.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 3,389   3,351   3,394   2,283   2,289   2,225   979   997   914  
Pain Relievers 2,775   2,798   2,879   1,870   1,917   1,865   794   801   751  
OxyContin® 224 254   305   --   --   194   --   --   66  
Tranquilizers 834   874   816   568   586   532   188   226 161  
Stimulants 1,074 1,007 867   650 568   496   200   221   178  
Methamphetamine 366   328   299   226 174   163   63   69   57  
Sedatives 238   249   251   138   131   133   47 47   26  
Drug Percentages
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 13.7   13.4   13.5   9.2   9.2   8.8   4.0   4.0   3.6  
Pain Relievers 11.2   11.2   11.4   7.6   7.7   7.4   3.2   3.2   3.0  
OxyContin® 0.9 1.0   1.2   --   --   0.8   --   --   0.3  
Tranquilizers 3.4   3.5   3.2   2.3   2.3   2.1   0.8   0.9 0.6  
Stimulants 4.3 4.0 3.4   2.6 2.3   2.0   0.8   0.9   0.7  
Methamphetamine 1.5 1.3   1.2   0.9 0.7   0.6   0.3   0.3   0.2  
Sedatives 1.0   1.0   1.0   0.6   0.5   0.5   0.2 0.2   0.1  

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Table 2.3AB Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 25: Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2002-2004
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
Numbers in Thousands
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
-- Not available.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 8,587 9,211   9,392   4,411 4,598   4,751   1,683 1,913   1,959  
Pain Relievers 6,854 7,513   7,813   3,540 3,803   3,834   1,262 1,486   1,504  
OxyContin® 820 1,145 1,376   --   --   562   --   --   142  
Tranquilizers 3,473 3,898   3,919   1,509   1,682   1,658   487   525   566  
Stimulants 3,340   3,420   3,426   1,144   1,114   1,181   386   400   446  
Methamphetamine 1,756   1,650   1,688   525   506   516   160   185   186  
Sedatives 648   565   627   162   156   163   49   58   49  
Drug Percentages
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 27.7 29.0   29.2   14.2   14.5   14.8   5.4 6.0   6.1  
Pain Relievers 22.1 23.7   24.3   11.4   12.0   11.9   4.1 4.7   4.7  
OxyContin® 2.6 3.6 4.3   --   --   1.7   --   --   0.4  
Tranquilizers 11.2 12.3   12.2   4.9   5.3   5.2   1.6   1.7   1.8  
Stimulants 10.8   10.8   10.6   3.7   3.5   3.7   1.2   1.3   1.4  
Methamphetamine 5.7   5.2   5.2   1.7   1.6   1.6   0.5   0.6   0.6  
Sedatives 2.1   1.8   1.9   0.5   0.5   0.5   0.2   0.2   0.2  

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Table 2.4AB Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 or Older: Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2002-2004
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
Numbers in Thousands
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
-- Not available.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 34,582   35,320   35,227   7,986   8,099   7,667   3,549   3,426   3,134  
Pain Relievers 19,983   20,896   21,076   5,582   5,950   5,556   2,321   2,406   2,149  
OxyContin® 881 1,433   1,392   --   --   457   --   --   118  
Tranquilizers 14,959   15,447   15,117   2,772   2,783   2,878   1,129   1,078   889  
Stimulants 16,658   16,371   15,689   1,387   1,068   1,241   631   570   565  
Methamphetamine 10,261   10,325   9,739   790   636   761   375   353   340  
Sedatives 9,075   8,696   9,012   681   544   441   340   189   190  
Drug Percentages
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 19.3   19.5   19.2   4.5   4.5   4.2   2.0   1.9   1.7  
Pain Relievers 11.1   11.5   11.5   3.1   3.3   3.0   1.3   1.3   1.2  
OxyContin® 0.5 0.8   0.8   --   --   0.2   --   --   0.1  
Tranquilizers 8.3   8.5   8.3   1.5   1.5   1.6   0.6   0.6   0.5  
Stimulants 9.3 9.0   8.6   0.8   0.6   0.7   0.4   0.3   0.3  
Methamphetamine 5.7   5.7   5.3   0.4   0.4   0.4   0.2   0.2   0.2  
Sedatives 5.1   4.8   4.9   0.4   0.3   0.2   0.2 0.1   0.1  

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Table 2.5AB Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males Aged 12 or Older: Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2002-2004
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
Numbers in Thousands
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
-- Not available.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 24,371   24,844   25,503   7,472   7,559   7,460   3,086   3,123   3,019  
Pain Relievers 16,237   16,824   17,273   5,917   6,121   5,903   2,303   2,416   2,187  
OxyContin® 1,161 1,804   1,938   --   --   741   --   --   177  
Tranquilizers 10,051   10,159   10,551   2,390   2,498   2,399   829   818   810  
Stimulants 11,703   11,273   11,211   1,659   1,399   1,563   652   633   604  
Methamphetamine 7,401   7,363   6,985   859   778   889   343   398   300  
Sedatives 5,653   5,590   5,499   490   323   317   196   99   103  
Drug Percentages
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 21.5   21.6   21.9   6.6   6.6   6.4   2.7   2.7   2.6  
Pain Relievers 14.3   14.6   14.8   5.2   5.3   5.1   2.0   2.1   1.9  
OxyContin® 1.0 1.6   1.7   --   --   0.6   --   --   0.2  
Tranquilizers 8.8   8.8   9.1   2.1   2.2   2.1   0.7   0.7   0.7  
Stimulants 10.3   9.8   9.6   1.5   1.2   1.3   0.6   0.6   0.5  
Methamphetamine 6.5   6.4   6.0   0.8   0.7   0.8   0.3   0.3   0.3  
Sedatives 5.0   4.9   4.7   0.4   0.3   0.3   0.2 0.1   0.1  

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Table 2.6AB Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Females Aged 12 or Older: Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2002-2004
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
Numbers in Thousands
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
-- Not available.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 22,187   23,038   22,510   7,208   7,427   7,183   3,125   3,213   2,988  
Pain Relievers 13,374 14,383   14,496   5,075   5,549   5,353   2,075   2,277   2,217  
OxyContin® 763 1,029   1,134   --   --   472   --   --   148  
Tranquilizers 9,216   10,061   9,302   2,458   2,553   2,669   975   1,012   806  
Stimulants 9,369   9,525   8,770   1,522   1,352   1,355   566   558   585  
Methamphetamine 4,982   4,941   4,741   682   537   551   254   210   282  
Sedatives 4,308   3,921   4,392   490   509   420   241   195   162  
Drug Percentages
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics1 18.3   18.8   18.1   5.9   6.1   5.8   2.6   2.6   2.4  
Pain Relievers 11.0   11.7   11.7   4.2   4.5   4.3   1.7   1.9   1.8  
OxyContin® 0.6 0.8   0.9   --   --   0.4   --   --   0.1  
Tranquilizers 7.6   8.2   7.5   2.0   2.1   2.2   0.8   0.8   0.6  
Stimulants 7.7   7.8   7.1   1.3   1.1   1.1   0.5   0.5   0.5  
Methamphetamine 4.1   4.0   3.8   0.6   0.4   0.4   0.2   0.2   0.2  
Sedatives 3.5   3.2   3.5   0.4   0.4   0.3   0.2   0.2   0.1  

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Table 2.7A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Age Category Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 14,769   11,306   4,989   2,950   1,432   850  
12 122   101   14   18   3   9  
13 215   180   25   42   11   19  
14 323   274   61   73   24   20  
15 437   358   104   126   46   28  
16 546   454   160   148   46   34  
17 623   518   198   165   57   25  
18 715   610   214   171   68   26  
19 680   553   224   191   76   17  
20 641   520   227   170   56   19  
21 616   498   228   172   81   25  
22 565   444   204   140   62   23  
23 525   430   197   126   70   21  
24 474   388   180   99   58   17  
25 372   284   141   77   46   14  
26-29 1,531   1,176   553   257   150   72  
30-34 1,407   1,038   493   269   180   71  
35-39 1,374   982   470   201   139   91  
40-44 1,268   907   446   226   123   92  
45-49 1,115   779   384   166   106   97  
50-54 517   371   208   58   14   55  
55-59 273   183   119   16   14   30  
60-64 218   125   83   8   4   17  
65+ 214   134   55   30   *   31  

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Table 2.7B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Age Category Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 6.2   4.8   2.1   1.2   0.6   0.4  
12 3.0   2.5   0.4   0.4   0.1   0.2  
13 5.0   4.2   0.6   1.0   0.3   0.4  
14 7.5   6.4   1.4   1.7   0.5   0.5  
15 10.5   8.6   2.5   3.0   1.1   0.7  
16 13.3   11.0   3.9   3.6   1.1   0.8  
17 15.4   12.8   4.9   4.1   1.4   0.6  
18 15.8   13.5   4.7   3.8   1.5   0.6  
19 17.1   13.9   5.7   4.8   1.9   0.4  
20 16.0   13.0   5.7   4.2   1.4   0.5  
21 15.3   12.4   5.7   4.3   2.0   0.6  
22 14.2   11.2   5.1   3.5   1.6   0.6  
23 13.4   11.0   5.0   3.2   1.8   0.5  
24 12.7   10.4   4.8   2.7   1.5   0.5  
25 10.6   8.1   4.0   2.2   1.3   0.4  
26-29 10.1   7.8   3.7   1.7   1.0   0.5  
30-34 7.1   5.2   2.5   1.4   0.9   0.4  
35-39 6.5   4.6   2.2   0.9   0.7   0.4  
40-44 5.7   4.0   2.0   1.0   0.5   0.4  
45-49 5.2   3.6   1.8   0.8   0.5   0.5  
50-54 2.7   1.9   1.1   0.3   0.1   0.3  
55-59 1.8   1.2   0.8   0.1   0.1   0.2  
60-64 1.8   1.0   0.7   0.1   0.0   0.1  
65+ 0.6   0.4   0.2   0.1   *   0.1  

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Table 2.8A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 14,769   11,306   4,989   2,950   1,432   850  
AGE            
12-17 2,266   1,884   562   571   187   134  
18-25 4,587   3,726   1,616   1,147   516   160  
26 or Older 7,917   5,696   2,811   1,232   729   555  
GENDER            
Male 7,497   5,980   2,429   1,540   842   377  
Female 7,272   5,326   2,560   1,410   590   473  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,883   9,807   4,547   2,693   1,280   790  
White 11,151   8,395   4,167   2,424   1,141   711  
Black or African American 1,079   931   168   107   33   48  
American Indian or Alaska Native 109   75   44   32   22   6  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 66   47   8   21   14   5  
Asian 287   216   80   38   20   7  
Two or More Races 192   143   80   71   49   14  
Hispanic or Latino 1,886   1,499   443   257   151   59  

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Table 2.8B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 6.2   4.8   2.1   1.2   0.6   0.4  
AGE            
12-17 9.1   7.5   2.2   2.3   0.7   0.5  
18-25 14.5   11.8   5.1   3.6   1.6   0.5  
26 or Older 4.4   3.1   1.6   0.7   0.4   0.3  
GENDER            
Male 6.5   5.2   2.1   1.3   0.7   0.3  
Female 5.9   4.3   2.1   1.1   0.5   0.4  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 6.2   4.7   2.2   1.3   0.6   0.4  
White 6.7   5.1   2.5   1.5   0.7   0.4  
Black or African American 3.9   3.4   0.6   0.4   0.1   0.2  
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.1   5.6   3.3   2.4   1.7   0.4  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 10.1   7.2   1.2   3.3   2.2   0.8  
Asian 3.0   2.3   0.8   0.4   0.2   0.1  
Two or More Races 7.5   5.6   3.1   2.8   1.9   0.5  
Hispanic or Latino 6.3   5.0   1.5   0.9   0.5   0.2  

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Table 2.9A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 2,266   1,884   562   571   187   134  
GENDER            
Male 1,051   893   244   249   78   57  
Female 1,214   991   318   323   110   77  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,923   1,598   483   509   155   117  
White 1,580   1,300   439   456   138   92  
Black or African American 229   206   15   24   4   16  
American Indian or Alaska Native 27   22   8   8   6   2  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 7   6   *   4   1   *  
Asian 40   32   9   7   3   2  
Two or More Races 39   33   11   10   3   3  
Hispanic or Latino 342   286   79   62   32   17  

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Table 2.9B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 9.1   7.5   2.2   2.3   0.7   0.5  
GENDER            
Male 8.2   7.0   1.9   1.9   0.6   0.4  
Female 9.9   8.1   2.6   2.6   0.9   0.6  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 9.2   7.6   2.3   2.4   0.7   0.6  
White 10.2   8.4   2.8   2.9   0.9   0.6  
Black or African American 6.2   5.5   0.4   0.6   0.1   0.4  
American Indian or Alaska Native 15.2   12.2   4.6   4.5   3.6   1.3  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 9.9   7.9   *   5.2   0.8   *  
Asian 4.1   3.3   0.9   0.7   0.3   0.2  
Two or More Races 9.6   8.1   2.6   2.4   0.6   0.7  
Hispanic or Latino 8.4   7.0   1.9   1.5   0.8   0.4  

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Table 2.10A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 4,587   3,726   1,616   1,147   516   160  
GENDER            
Male 2,481   2,084   854   616   290   82  
Female 2,106   1,641   762   530   225   78  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,004   3,263   1,456   1,029   447   139  
White 3,500   2,839   1,344   933   403   127  
Black or African American 292   262   53   34   8   5  
American Indian or Alaska Native 36   25   13   16   12   1  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 17   14   2   4   3   0  
Asian 87   69   18   20   6   3  
Two or More Races 72   54   26   23   15   3  
Hispanic or Latino 583   463   160   117   69   22  
EDUCATION            
< High School 1,097   920   385   239   154   33  
High School Graduate 1,526   1,248   520   368   206   56  
Some College 1,533   1,221   552   432   132   53  
College Graduate 430   337   159   107   23   19  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 2,056   1,699   736   446   222   66  
Part-Time 1,200   971   398   318   105   45  
Unemployed 486   388   197   145   92   19  
Other1 845   668   285   237   97   31  

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Table 2.10B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 14.5   11.8   5.1   3.6   1.6   0.5  
GENDER            
Male 15.6   13.1   5.4   3.9   1.8   0.5  
Female 13.3   10.4   4.8   3.4   1.4   0.5  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 15.4   12.5   5.6   4.0   1.7   0.5  
White 17.8   14.5   6.8   4.8   2.1   0.6  
Black or African American 6.9   6.2   1.2   0.8   0.2   0.1  
American Indian or Alaska Native 18.9   13.1   7.0   8.7   6.5   0.6  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 11.4   9.1   1.5   2.5   2.0   0.1  
Asian 6.0   4.7   1.3   1.4   0.4   0.2  
Two or More Races 19.3   14.5   7.0   6.1   3.9   0.8  
Hispanic or Latino 10.4   8.2   2.8   2.1   1.2   0.4  
EDUCATION            
< High School 16.1   13.5   5.6   3.5   2.3   0.5  
High School Graduate 14.0   11.5   4.8   3.4   1.9   0.5  
Some College 15.3   12.2   5.5   4.3   1.3   0.5  
College Graduate 10.8   8.5   4.0   2.7   0.6   0.5  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 14.0   11.5   5.0   3.0   1.5   0.4  
Part-Time 14.9   12.0   4.9   3.9   1.3   0.6  
Unemployed 18.9   15.1   7.7   5.6   3.6   0.7  
Other1 13.5   10.6   4.5   3.8   1.5   0.5  

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Table 2.11A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 7,917   5,696   2,811   1,232   729   555  
GENDER            
Male 3,965   3,003   1,331   675   474   237  
Female 3,952   2,694   1,480   557   255   318  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,956   4,946   2,607   1,155   678   534  
White 6,071   4,257   2,384   1,035   600   492  
Black or African American 557   463   101   49   21   27  
American Indian or Alaska Native 46   29   22   8   4   2  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 41   27   4   14   *   *  
Asian 160   115   53   11   11   2  
Two or More Races 81   56   43   38   32   8  
Hispanic or Latino 962   750   204   77   50   21  
EDUCATION            
< High School 1,356   1,067   436   221   152   77  
High School Graduate 2,499   1,802   876   453   287   163  
Some College 2,201   1,600   768   365   221   151  
College Graduate 1,860   1,227   731   193   69   164  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 5,061   3,714   1,711   712   425   316  
Part-Time 982   627   362   183   103   56  
Unemployed 478   378   209   123   79   72  
Other1 1,397   978   528   215   121   111  

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Table 2.11B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 4.4   3.1   1.6   0.7   0.4   0.3  
GENDER            
Male 4.6   3.5   1.5   0.8   0.5   0.3  
Female 4.2   2.8   1.6   0.6   0.3   0.3  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 4.3   3.1   1.6   0.7   0.4   0.3  
White 4.6   3.2   1.8   0.8   0.5   0.4  
Black or African American 2.9   2.4   0.5   0.3   0.1   0.1  
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.7   2.9   2.3   0.8   0.4   0.2  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 9.8   6.4   1.0   3.3   *   *  
Asian 2.2   1.6   0.7   0.1   0.1   0.0  
Two or More Races 4.6   3.2   2.4   2.2   1.8   0.4  
Hispanic or Latino 4.7   3.7   1.0   0.4   0.2   0.1  
EDUCATION            
< High School 4.5   3.5   1.4   0.7   0.5   0.3  
High School Graduate 4.4   3.2   1.5   0.8   0.5   0.3  
Some College 5.1   3.7   1.8   0.8   0.5   0.3  
College Graduate 3.7   2.4   1.4   0.4   0.1   0.3  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 4.9   3.6   1.7   0.7   0.4   0.3  
Part-Time 5.0   3.2   1.8   0.9   0.5   0.3  
Unemployed 9.4   7.4   4.1   2.4   1.6   1.4  
Other1 2.6   1.8   1.0   0.4   0.2   0.2  

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Table 2.12A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 12,504   9,422   4,427   2,379   1,244   716  
GENDER            
Male 6,446   5,087   2,185   1,291   764   320  
Female 6,058   4,335   2,243   1,087   480   396  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,960   8,209   4,064   2,184   1,125   673  
White 9,571   7,096   3,728   1,968   1,003   619  
Black or African American 849   726   153   83   29   31  
American Indian or Alaska Native 82   54   36   24   16   3  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 58   41   6   17   13   *  
Asian 247   184   71   30   17   5  
Two or More Races 152   110   69   61   46   11  
Hispanic or Latino 1,544   1,213   364   194   119   43  
EDUCATION            
< High School 2,453   1,987   821   460   307   109  
High School Graduate 4,026   3,050   1,396   821   492   219  
Some College 3,735   2,821   1,320   797   354   204  
College Graduate 2,290   1,564   890   300   92   184  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 7,117   5,413   2,447   1,158   647   382  
Part-Time 2,182   1,598   760   501   208   101  
Unemployed 964   765   406   268   171   91  
Other1 2,242   1,646   814   451   218   142  

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Table 2.12B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 5.9   4.4   2.1   1.1   0.6   0.3  
GENDER            
Male 6.3   5.0   2.1   1.3   0.7   0.3  
Female 5.5   3.9   2.0   1.0   0.4   0.4  
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE            
Not Hispanic or Latino 5.9   4.4   2.2   1.2   0.6   0.4  
White 6.4   4.7   2.5   1.3   0.7   0.4  
Black or African American 3.6   3.1   0.6   0.4   0.1   0.1  
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.0   4.6   3.0   2.1   1.4   0.3  
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 10.2   7.1   1.1   3.1   2.3   *  
Asian 2.9   2.1   0.8   0.4   0.2   0.1  
Two or More Races 7.1   5.1   3.2   2.8   2.2   0.5  
Hispanic or Latino 6.0   4.7   1.4   0.8   0.5   0.2  
EDUCATION            
< High School 6.6   5.3   2.2   1.2   0.8   0.3  
High School Graduate 5.9   4.5   2.1   1.2   0.7   0.3  
Some College 7.0   5.3   2.5   1.5   0.7   0.4  
College Graduate 4.2   2.9   1.6   0.6   0.2   0.3  
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT            
Full-Time 6.1   4.6   2.1   1.0   0.6   0.3  
Part-Time 7.8   5.7   2.7   1.8   0.7   0.4  
Unemployed 12.5   10.0   5.3   3.5   2.2   1.2  
Other1 3.8   2.8   1.4   0.8   0.4   0.2  

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Table 2.13A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Geographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 14,769   11,306   4,989   2,950   1,432   850  
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 2,366   1,823   831   410   58   184  
New England 789   557   275   172   16   89  
Middle Atlantic 1,578   1,266   556   238   41   96  
Midwest 3,123   2,416   956   676   300   168  
East North Central 2,238   1,791   712   404   136   101  
West North Central 886   624   244   272   165   67  
South 5,363   4,100   2,178   962   426   300  
South Atlantic 2,703   2,098   1,111   388   145   164  
East South Central 967   737   464   192   94   58  
West South Central 1,693   1,264   603   381   187   78  
West 3,916   2,967   1,024   903   648   197  
Mountain 1,193   927   343   273   207   56  
Pacific 2,723   2,040   682   629   441   141  
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 7,581   5,828   2,571   1,351   600   419  
Small Metro 4,844   3,670   1,668   1,033   493   298  
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 3,130   2,356   1,042   630   308   161  
< 250K Pop. 1,714   1,314   626   403   185   137  
Nonmetro 2,345   1,808   751   566   338   133  
Urbanized 1,060   848   333   247   144   42  
Less Urbanized 1,092   818   349   266   167   82  
Completely Rural 193   142   69   53   27   9  

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Table 2.13B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Geographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 6.2   4.8   2.1   1.2   0.6   0.4  
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 5.2   4.0   1.8   0.9   0.1   0.4  
New England 6.6   4.7   2.3   1.4   0.1   0.7  
Middle Atlantic 4.7   3.8   1.7   0.7   0.1   0.3  
Midwest 5.8   4.5   1.8   1.3   0.6   0.3  
East North Central 5.9   4.8   1.9   1.1   0.4   0.3  
West North Central 5.5   3.9   1.5   1.7   1.0   0.4  
South 6.3   4.8   2.6   1.1   0.5   0.4  
South Atlantic 6.1   4.7   2.5   0.9   0.3   0.4  
East South Central 6.8   5.2   3.3   1.3   0.7   0.4  
West South Central 6.5   4.8   2.3   1.5   0.7   0.3  
West 7.3   5.5   1.9   1.7   1.2   0.4  
Mountain 7.6   5.9   2.2   1.7   1.3   0.4  
Pacific 7.1   5.3   1.8   1.6   1.2   0.4  
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 6.0   4.6   2.0   1.1   0.5   0.3  
Small Metro 6.8   5.2   2.4   1.5   0.7   0.4  
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 6.7   5.1   2.2   1.4   0.7   0.3  
< 250K Pop. 7.1   5.4   2.6   1.7   0.8   0.6  
Nonmetro 5.8   4.5   1.9   1.4   0.8   0.3  
Urbanized 6.3   5.0   2.0   1.5   0.9   0.2  
Less Urbanized 5.6   4.2   1.8   1.4   0.9   0.4  
Completely Rural 4.8   3.5   1.7   1.3   0.7   0.2  

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Table 2.14A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Geographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 2,266   1,884   562   571   187   134  
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 350   294   74   89   13   23  
New England 108   89   25   32   5   8  
Middle Atlantic 241   205   48   57   8   15  
Midwest 508   416   101   147   40   28  
East North Central 364   309   71   99   23   20  
West North Central 144   108   30   49   17   9  
South 834   682   271   202   69   54  
South Atlantic 408   332   129   94   33   26  
East South Central 155   129   53   35   11   10  
West South Central 271   222   90   74   26   18  
West 574   491   116   132   64   28  
Mountain 171   143   36   47   21   8  
Pacific 404   348   80   86   43   20  
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 1,102   920   260   272   78   67  
Small Metro 728   600   198   180   67   46  
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 480   389   130   116   40   32  
< 250K Pop. 248   211   68   65   27   13  
Nonmetro 435   364   103   119   42   22  
Urbanized 185   158   42   44   15   7  
Less Urbanized 213   175   52   62   24   12  
Completely Rural 37   31   9   13   3   2  

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Table 2.14B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Geographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 9.1   7.5   2.2   2.3   0.7   0.5  
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 7.8   6.5   1.6   2.0   0.3   0.5  
New England 9.3   7.7   2.2   2.8   0.4   0.7  
Middle Atlantic 7.3   6.2   1.4   1.7   0.2   0.5  
Midwest 8.9   7.3   1.8   2.6   0.7   0.5  
East North Central 9.1   7.7   1.8   2.5   0.6   0.5  
West North Central 8.5   6.4   1.8   2.9   1.0   0.5  
South 9.4   7.7   3.0   2.3   0.8   0.6  
South Atlantic 9.1   7.4   2.9   2.1   0.7   0.6  
East South Central 10.7   8.9   3.6   2.4   0.8   0.7  
West South Central 9.1   7.5   3.0   2.5   0.9   0.6  
West 9.7   8.3   2.0   2.2   1.1   0.5  
Mountain 9.9   8.3   2.1   2.7   1.2   0.5  
Pacific 9.7   8.3   1.9   2.1   1.0   0.5  
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 8.3   6.9   2.0   2.0   0.6   0.5  
Small Metro 9.8   8.1   2.7   2.4   0.9   0.6  
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 9.6   7.8   2.6   2.3   0.8   0.6  
< 250K Pop. 10.2   8.7   2.8   2.7   1.1   0.6  
Nonmetro 10.2   8.5   2.4   2.8   1.0   0.5  
Urbanized 10.5   9.0   2.4   2.5   0.8   0.4  
Less Urbanized 10.2   8.4   2.5   3.0   1.2   0.6  
Completely Rural 8.7   7.1   2.0   3.1   0.8   0.5  

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Table 2.15A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Geographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 4,587   3,726   1,616   1,147   516   160  
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 800   655   255   214   28   29  
New England 262   214   83   89   10   8  
Middle Atlantic 538   441   172   124   19   22  
Midwest 1,035   851   324   264   118   33  
East North Central 747   636   238   162   54   23  
West North Central 288   215   86   103   64   10  
South 1,703   1,369   749   391   166   63  
South Atlantic 792   653   324   162   50   31  
East South Central 314   255   169   69   34   11  
West South Central 598   461   255   160   82   22  
West 1,048   851   288   278   203   35  
Mountain 357   287   113   90   65   17  
Pacific 691   564   175   188   138   18  
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 2,210   1,801   763   512   218   84  
Small Metro 1,617   1,305   586   430   178   54  
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 1,009   808   352   254   104   33  
< 250K Pop. 608   496   235   176   74   21  
Nonmetro 759   620   267   205   119   23  
Urbanized 367   306   130   92   46   11  
Less Urbanized 339   274   119   99   65   11  
Completely Rural 54   41   18   14   8   1  

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Table 2.15B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Geographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 14.5   11.8   5.1   3.6   1.6   0.5  
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 14.3   11.7   4.6   3.8   0.5   0.5  
New England 17.9   14.6   5.7   6.1   0.7   0.5  
Middle Atlantic 13.0   10.6   4.2   3.0   0.5   0.5  
Midwest 14.1   11.6   4.4   3.6   1.6   0.5  
East North Central 14.8   12.6   4.7   3.2   1.1   0.5  
West North Central 12.7   9.5   3.8   4.5   2.8   0.4  
South 15.1   12.1   6.6   3.5   1.5   0.6  
South Atlantic 14.2   11.7   5.8   2.9   0.9   0.6  
East South Central 16.3   13.2   8.8   3.6   1.8   0.5  
West South Central 15.7   12.1   6.7   4.2   2.2   0.6  
West 14.1   11.5   3.9   3.8   2.7   0.5  
Mountain 16.0   12.9   5.1   4.0   2.9   0.7  
Pacific 13.3   10.9   3.4   3.6   2.7   0.3  
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 13.5   11.0   4.7   3.1   1.3   0.5  
Small Metro 15.7   12.6   5.7   4.2   1.7   0.5  
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 15.2   12.1   5.3   3.8   1.6   0.5  
< 250K Pop. 16.6   13.5   6.4   4.8   2.0   0.6  
Nonmetro 15.4   12.5   5.4   4.1   2.4   0.5  
Urbanized 15.9   13.3   5.6   4.0   2.0   0.5  
Less Urbanized 15.0   12.1   5.3   4.4   2.9   0.5  
Completely Rural 14.0   10.6   4.8   3.7   2.2   0.3  

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Table 2.16A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Geographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 7,917   5,696   2,811   1,232   729   555  
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 1,217   874   502   107   16   132  
New England 418   254   167   50   2   73  
Middle Atlantic 798   620   335   57   14   59  
Midwest 1,581   1,148   531   264   142   107  
East North Central 1,127   847   404   143   59   58  
West North Central 454   302   127   121   83   49  
South 2,826   2,049   1,158   369   191   182  
South Atlantic 1,503   1,114   658   133   63   107  
East South Central 499   354   242   89   49   37  
West South Central 824   581   258   147   79   38  
West 2,294   1,625   620   492   380   134  
Mountain 666   497   193   137   120   31  
Pacific 1,628   1,128   427   355   260   103  
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 4,268   3,107   1,548   567   304   268  
Small Metro 2,498   1,765   883   423   248   198  
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 1,640   1,159   560   261   164   96  
< 250K Pop. 858   606   323   162   84   102  
Nonmetro 1,151   824   380   242   177   89  
Urbanized 508   384   161   111   83   24  
Less Urbanized 541   369   178   105   78   59  
Completely Rural 102   71   42   26   15   6  

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Table 2.16B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Geographic Characteristic Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 4.4   3.1   1.6   0.7   0.4   0.3  
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION            
Northeast 3.5   2.5   1.4   0.3   0.0   0.4  
New England 4.5   2.7   1.8   0.5   0.0   0.8  
Middle Atlantic 3.1   2.4   1.3   0.2   0.1   0.2  
Midwest 3.9   2.8   1.3   0.6   0.3   0.3  
East North Central 3.9   3.0   1.4   0.5   0.2   0.2  
West North Central 3.7   2.5   1.0   1.0   0.7   0.4  
South 4.4   3.2   1.8   0.6   0.3   0.3  
South Atlantic 4.4   3.2   1.9   0.4   0.2   0.3  
East South Central 4.6   3.3   2.2   0.8   0.4   0.3  
West South Central 4.2   3.0   1.3   0.8   0.4   0.2  
West 5.7   4.0   1.5   1.2   0.9   0.3  
Mountain 5.7   4.3   1.7   1.2   1.0   0.3  
Pacific 5.7   3.9   1.5   1.2   0.9   0.4  
COUNTY TYPE            
Large Metro 4.4   3.2   1.6   0.6   0.3   0.3  
Small Metro 4.7   3.3   1.7   0.8   0.5   0.4  
250K – 1 Mil. Pop. 4.7   3.3   1.6   0.7   0.5   0.3  
< 250K Pop. 4.7   3.3   1.8   0.9   0.5   0.6  
Nonmetro 3.7   2.7   1.2   0.8   0.6   0.3  
Urbanized 4.0   3.0   1.3   0.9   0.7   0.2  
Less Urbanized 3.6   2.5   1.2   0.7   0.5   0.4  
Completely Rural 3.2   2.2   1.3   0.8   0.5   0.2  

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Table 2.17A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Lifetime Users Aged 18 or Older, by Drug Type and Age at First Use: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Age at First Use Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
Past Year Use among Lifetime Users Aged 18 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 12,504   9,422   4,427   2,379   1,244   716  
Under 16 Years 2,232   1,388   440   372   150   109  
16 Years or Older 10,271   8,034   3,988   2,006   1,095   606  
16 to 20 Years 5,423   3,882   1,697   1,148   574   235  
21 to 25 Years 2,221   1,807   901   438   268   92  
26 Years or Older 2,627   2,345   1,390   421   253   279  
Age at First Use Past Year Use among Lifetime Users Aged 18 to 25
TOTAL 4,587   3,726   1,616   1,147   516   160  
Under 16 Years 1,028   683   232   206   86   36  
16 Years or Older 3,558   3,042   1,385   941   430   125  
16 to 20 Years 2,966   2,483   1,057   796   348   91  
21 to 25 Years 592   559   328   145   82   34  
Age at First Use Past Year Use among Lifetime Users Aged 26 or Older
TOTAL 7,917   5,696   2,811   1,232   729   555  
Under 16 Years 1,204   704   208   166   64   73  
16 Years or Older 6,713   4,992   2,603   1,066   665   482  
16 to 20 Years 2,457   1,398   640   353   226   144  
21 to 25 Years 1,629   1,248   573   293   186   59  
26 Years or Older 2,627   2,345   1,390   421   253   279  

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Table 2.17B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Lifetime Users Aged 18 or Older, by Drug Type and Age at First Use: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Age at First Use Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
Past Year Use among Lifetime Users Aged 18 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
TOTAL 28.3   33.6   23.4   12.1   10.5   7.5  
Under 16 Years 33.4   38.0   22.6   12.4   9.1   7.6  
16 Years or Older 27.4   32.9   23.5   12.1   10.8   7.5  
16 to 20 Years 27.8   34.9   23.6   11.4   9.2   4.9  
21 to 25 Years 24.7   29.5   20.0   10.8   10.5   5.1  
26 Years or Older 29.5   32.7   26.2   16.9   18.6   19.3  
Age at First Use Past Year Use among Lifetime Users Aged 18 to 25
TOTAL 50.6   50.4   43.0   33.8   30.4   26.2  
Under 16 Years 51.3   49.8   39.8   26.0   23.0   26.2  
16 Years or Older 50.4   50.5   43.5   36.1   32.4   26.2  
16 to 20 Years 49.3   49.1   40.7   34.7   30.1   22.8  
21 to 25 Years 56.8   57.7   55.8   47.0   48.9   43.7  
Age at First Use Past Year Use among Lifetime Users Aged 26 or Older
TOTAL 22.6   27.6   18.5   7.6   7.2   6.2  
Under 16 Years 25.7   30.9   15.3   7.5   5.1   5.6  
16 Years or Older 22.1   27.2   18.8   7.6   7.5   6.3  
16 to 20 Years 18.2   23.1   13.9   4.5   4.4   3.2  
21 to 25 Years 20.5   24.2   14.6   7.9   7.8   3.4  
26 Years or Older 29.5   32.7   26.2   16.9   18.6   19.3  

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Table 2.18A Number of Days of Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Past Year Users of the Drug Type, by Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Number of Days Used in Past Year PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
Past Year Nonmedical Users Aged 12 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
1-11 Days 5,741   2,637   1,257   550   399  
12-49 Days 2,744   1,201   657   306   239  
50-99 Days 1,224   549   331   176   85  
100-299 Days 1,404   550   597   336   114  
300 or More Days 193   53   108   64   12  
Number of Days Used in Past Year Past Year Nonmedical Users Aged 12 to 17
1-11 Days 899   295   276   91   61  
12-49 Days 489   139   134   46   34  
50-99 Days 232   58   58   17   22  
100-299 Days 235   67   90   29   14  
300 or More Days 28   3   12   3   3  
Number of Days Used in Past Year Past Year Nonmedical Users Aged 18 to 25
1-11 Days 1,911   862   518   203   82  
12-49 Days 951   393   281   121   38  
50-99 Days 396   176   125   62   23  
100-299 Days 420   172   200   118   16  
300 or More Days 48   13   23   12   2  
Number of Days Used in Past Year Past Year Nonmedical Users Aged 26 or Older
1-11 Days 2,931   1,479   463   256   256  
12-49 Days 1,304   669   242   138   168  
50-99 Days 596   315   148   97   40  
100-299 Days 749   311   306   190   84  
300 or More Days 116   37   72   49   8  

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Table 2.18B Number of Days of Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Past Year Users of the Drug Type, by Age Category: Percentage Distributions, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Number of Days Used in Past Year PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetamine
Past Year Nonmedical Users Aged 12 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: 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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
1-11 Days 50.8   52.8   42.6   38.4   46.9  
12-49 Days 24.3   24.1   22.3   21.4   28.2  
50-99 Days 10.8   11.0   11.2   12.3   10.0  
100-299 Days 12.4   11.0   20.2   23.5   13.4  
300 or More Days 1.7   1.1   3.7   4.5   1.5  
Number of Days Used in Past Year Past Year Nonmedical Users Aged 12 to 17
1-11 Days 47.7   52.5   48.3   48.8   45.4  
12-49 Days 25.9   24.7   23.5   24.8   25.5  
50-99 Days 12.3   10.3   10.1   9.3   16.6  
100-299 Days 12.5   11.9   15.8   15.3   10.4  
300 or More Days 1.5   0.5   2.2   1.8   2.1  
Number of Days Used in Past Year Past Year Nonmedical Users Aged 18 to 25
1-11 Days 51.3   53.3   45.2   39.3   50.8  
12-49 Days 25.5   24.3   24.5   23.6   23.6  
50-99 Days 10.6   10.9   10.9   12.0   14.4  
100-299 Days 11.3   10.6   17.5   22.8   10.2  
300 or More Days 1.3   0.8   2.0   2.3   1.0  
Number of Days Used in Past Year Past Year Nonmedical Users Aged 26 or Older
1-11 Days 51.5   52.6   37.6   35.2   46.1  
12-49 Days 22.9   23.8   19.6   18.9   30.2  
50-99 Days 10.5   11.2   12.0   13.3   7.2  
100-299 Days 13.2   11.1   24.9   26.0   15.1 
300 or More Days 2.0   1.3   5.9   6.7   1.4  

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Table 2.19A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 22, by Gender and College Enrollment Status: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Gender and College Enrollment Status Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetmaine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 Estimates include those with unknown enrollment status.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ALL PERSONS AGED 18 TO 221 3,216   2,625   1,097   844   343   109  
Enrolled as Undergraduate 1,374   1,105   434   403   82   43  
Full Time 1,154   918   355   356   62   37  
Part Time 219   188   79   48   21   6  
Not Enrolled as Undergraduate 1,552   1,268   583   378   237   59  
MALES AGED 18 TO 221 1,744   1,475   580   435   186   57  
Enrolled as Undergraduate 671   559   205   193   39   18  
Full Time 568   470   168   171   33   16  
Part Time 102   89   36   22   7   2  
Not Enrolled as Undergraduate 891   756   326   204   134   34  
FEMALES AGED 18 TO 221 1,472   1,150   517   409   157   52  
Enrolled as Undergraduate 703   546   230   210   43   25  
Full Time 586   447   187   184   29   21  
Part Time 117   99   43   26   14   4  
Not Enrolled as Undergraduate 661   512   257   174   103   24  

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Table 2.19B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 22, by Gender and College Enrollment Status: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Gender and College Enrollment Status Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetmaine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 Estimates include those with unknown enrollment status.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ALL PERSONS AGED 18 TO 221 15.7   12.8   5.4   4.1   1.7   0.5  
Enrolled as Undergraduate 14.8   11.9   4.7   4.3   0.9   0.5  
Full Time 14.6   11.6   4.5   4.5   0.8   0.5  
Part Time 15.7   13.4   5.7   3.4   1.5   0.4  
Not Enrolled as Undergraduate 17.0   13.9   6.4   4.1   2.6   0.6  
MALES AGED 18 TO 221 16.8   14.2   5.6   4.2   1.8   0.6  
Enrolled as Undergraduate 15.6   13.0   4.7   4.5   0.9   0.4  
Full Time 15.5   12.8   4.6   4.7   0.9   0.4  
Part Time 15.8   13.8   5.6   3.4   1.0   0.3  
Not Enrolled as Undergraduate 18.2   15.5   6.7   4.2   2.7   0.7  
FEMALES AGED 18 TO 221 14.6   11.4   5.1   4.1   1.6   0.5  
Enrolled as Undergraduate 14.2   11.0   4.6   4.2   0.9   0.5  
Full Time 13.9   10.6   4.4   4.4   0.7   0.5  
Part Time 15.6   13.1   5.8   3.4   1.9   0.5  
Not Enrolled as Undergraduate 15.5   12.0   6.0   4.1   2.4   0.6  

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Table 2.20A Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Females Aged 15 to 44, by Age Group and Pregnancy Status: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Age and Pregnancy Status Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetmaine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 Estimates include those with unknown pregnancy status.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ALL FEMALES AGED 15 TO 441 5,653   4,226   2,024   1,231   529   304  
Pregnant 148   109   49   32   19   7  
Not Pregnant 5,481   4,097   1,966   1,191   507   296  
FEMALES AGED 15 TO 171 838   676   256   246   86   47  
Pregnant 17   14   3   6   3   2  
Not Pregnant 815   657   252   239   83   45  
FEMALES AGED 18 TO 251 2,106   1,641   762   530   225   78  
Pregnant 89   67   31   19   16   4  
Not Pregnant 1,999   1,559   723   505   207   73  
FEMALES AGED 26 TO 441 2,709   1,909   1,006   454   218   179  
Pregnant 42   28   15   7   *   1  
Not Pregnant 2,667   1,881   990   447   218   178  

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Table 2.20B Nonmedical Use of Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutics in the Past Year among Females Aged 15 to 44, by Age Group and Pregnancy Status: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Age and Pregnancy Status Any
Prescription-
Type Psycho-
therapeutic
Drug
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TYPE
Pain Relievers Tranquilizers Stimulants Sedatives
Any Stimulant Metham-
phetmaine
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
1 Estimates include those with unknown pregnancy status.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ALL FEMALES AGED 15 TO 441 9.1   6.8   3.3   2.0   0.9   0.5  
Pregnant 6.0   4.4   2.0   1.3   0.8   0.3  
Not Pregnant 9.3   6.9   3.3   2.0   0.9   0.5  
FEMALES AGED 15 TO 171 13.9   11.2   4.2   4.1   1.4   0.8  
Pregnant 18.2   15.0   3.3   6.4   3.2   1.7  
Not Pregnant 13.8   11.1   4.3   4.0   1.4   0.8  
FEMALES AGED 18 TO 251 13.3   10.4   4.8   3.4   1.4   0.5  
Pregnant 9.6   7.3   3.3   2.1   1.7   0.5  
Not Pregnant 13.5   10.6   4.9   3.4   1.4   0.5  
FEMALES AGED 26 TO 441 6.8   4.8   2.5   1.1   0.5   0.4  
Pregnant 2.9   1.9   1.0   0.5   *   0.1  
Not Pregnant 7.0   4.9   2.6   1.2   0.6   0.5  

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Table 3.1A Nonmedical Use of Specific Pain Relievers in Lifetime, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2002-2004
Pain Reliever Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the pain relievers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Darvocet®, Darvon® or Tylenol® with Codeine, codeine, Phenaphen® with Codeine, propoxyphene, and SK-65®.
3 Includes Percocet®, Percodan® or Tylox®, and OxyContin®.
4 Includes Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet®, and hydrocodone.
5 Includes tramadol and Ultram®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Darvocet®, Darvon®, or Tylenol® with Codeine 18,912   19,672   19,514   1,508   1,458   1,504   3,800 4,020   4,202   13,603   14,193   13,808  
Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox® 9,659 10,811   10,950   407 473   529   2,285 2,471 2,796   6,967   7,867   7,626  
Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet® 13,093 15,717   16,707   1,116 1,129 1,274   4,126 4,773 5,309   7,852 9,815   10,124  
Codeine 6,897   6,985   6,693   513   526   523   1,878   2,074   2,062   4,506   4,385   4,108  
Demerol® 2,917 2,986 2,461   116   109   126   657   686   624   2,144 2,191 1,711  
Dilaudid® 1,116   914   859   7   13   17   101   80   97   1,008   821   745  
Fioricet® 445   466   454   13   17   20   64   49   65   368   401   369  
Fiorinal® 579   525   372   24   18   11   40   43   33   515   465   327  
Hydrocodone 4,529 5,716   5,949   333 410   425   1,540 2,088   2,161   2,656 3,218   3,363  
Methadone 928 1,159   1,306   116   109   123   306 396   456   506   655   727  
Morphine 2,073   2,060   2,068   256   215   218   648 737   818   1,170   1,107   1,031  
OxyContin® 1,924 2,832   3,072   224 254   305   820 1,145 1,376   881 1,433   1,392  
Phenaphen® with Codeine 873 857 586   69   67 40   194   236   177   610 554   369  
Propoxyphene 282   290   390   31   33   22   45 68   101   206   189   267  
SK-65® 42   48   37   13   16   9   10   14   15   19   18   13  
Stadol® 133   157   154   6   5   4   23 16 49   103   136   101  
Talacen® 55   43   116   14   7   10   13   13   25   28   23   81  
Talwin® 643 425   302   10   6   17   20   22   19   613 397   267  
Talwin® NX 105   53   100   10   8   8   9   12   15   86   33   77  
Tramadol 52 186 328   11   14   20   20 68   99   21 103   209  
Ultram® 962   1,105   1,113   98 66   51   300   330   318   564   709   744  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS                        
Propoxyphene or Codeine Products1,2 20,653   21,428   21,066   1,696   1,693   1,702   4,337 4,611   4,692   14,620   15,124   14,672  
Oxycodone Products1,3 10,151 11,538   11,921   523 605   693   2,551 2,831 3,237   7,076 8,102   7,991  
Hydrocodone Products1,4 13,952 16,808   17,734   1,222 1,260 1,407   4,385 5,157 5,595   8,345 10,391   10,732  
Tramadol Products1,5 994 1,221   1,280   102   76   67   313   375   372   579 770   840  

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Table 3.1B Nonmedical Use of Specific Pain Relievers in Lifetime, by Age Group: Percentages, 2002-2004
Pain Reliever Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the pain relievers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Darvocet®, Darvon® or Tylenol® with Codeine, codeine, Phenaphen® with Codeine, propoxyphene, and SK-65®.
3 Includes Percocet®, Percodan® or Tylox®, and OxyContin®.
4 Includes Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet®, and hydrocodone.
5 Includes tramadol and Ultram®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Darvocet®, Darvon®, or Tylenol® with Codeine 8.0   8.3   8.1   6.1   5.8   6.0   12.2   12.7   13.1   7.6   7.8   7.5  
Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox® 4.1 4.5   4.6   1.6 1.9   2.1   7.4 7.8 8.7   3.9   4.3   4.2  
Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet® 5.6 6.6   6.9   4.5 4.5 5.1   13.3 15.0 16.5   4.4 5.4   5.5  
Codeine 2.9   2.9   2.8   2.1   2.1   2.1   6.1   6.5   6.4   2.5   2.4   2.2  
Demerol® 1.2 1.3 1.0   0.5   0.4   0.5   2.1   2.2   1.9   1.2 1.2 0.9  
Dilaudid® 0.5   0.4   0.4   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.3   0.3   0.3   0.6   0.5   0.4  
Fioricet® 0.2   0.2   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.2   0.2   0.2   0.2   0.2   0.2  
Fiorinal® 0.2   0.2   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.3   0.3   0.2  
Hydrocodone 1.9 2.4   2.5   1.3 1.6   1.7   5.0 6.6   6.7   1.5 1.8   1.8  
Methadone 0.4 0.5   0.5   0.5   0.4   0.5   1.0 1.2   1.4   0.3   0.4   0.4  
Morphine 0.9   0.9   0.9   1.0   0.9   0.9   2.1 2.3   2.5   0.7   0.6   0.6  
OxyContin® 0.8 1.2   1.3   0.9 1.0   1.2   2.6 3.6 4.3   0.5 0.8   0.8  
Phenaphen® with Codeine 0.4 0.4 0.2   0.3 0.3 0.2   0.6   0.7   0.6   0.3 0.3 0.2  
Propoxyphene 0.1   0.1   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1 0.2   0.3   0.1   0.1   0.1  
SK-65® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Stadol® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1 0.1 0.2   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Talacen® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Talwin® 0.3 0.2   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.3 0.2   0.1  
Talwin® NX 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Tramadol 0.0 0.1 0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1 0.2   0.3   0.0 0.1   0.1  
Ultram® 0.4   0.5   0.5   0.4 0.3   0.2   1.0   1.0   1.0   0.3   0.4   0.4  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS                        
Propoxyphene or Codeine Products1,2 8.8   9.0   8.8   6.9   6.8   6.7   14.0   14.5   14.6   8.2   8.4   8.0  
Oxycodone Products1,3 4.3 4.9   5.0   2.1 2.4   2.7   8.2 8.9 10.1   3.9   4.5   4.4  
Hydrocodone Products1,4 5.9 7.1   7.4   4.9 5.0   5.6   14.1 16.3 17.4   4.7 5.7   5.9  
Tramadol Products1,5 0.4 0.5   0.5   0.4 0.3   0.3   1.0   1.2   1.2   0.3 0.4   0.5  

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Table 3.2A Nonmedical Use of Specific Tranquilizers in Lifetime, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2002-2004
Tranquilizer Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the tranquilizers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Klonopin® or clonazepam, Xanax®, alprazolam, Ativan®, or lorazepam, Valium® or diazepam, Librium®, Limbitrol®, Rohypnol®, Serax®, and Tranxene®.
3 Includes Equanil®, meprobamate, and Miltown®.
4 Includes Flexeril® and Soma®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Klonopin® or Clonazepam 2,374   2,851   2,746   180   160   164   724 964   1,048   1,470   1,727   1,533  
Xanax®, Alprazolam, Ativan®, or Lorazepam 8,208 9,500   9,369   429   437   449   2,091 2,379   2,495   5,688   6,684   6,425  
Valium® or Diazepam 14,386   14,671   14,607   427   424   380   2,312   2,473   2,434   11,648   11,773   11,794  
Atarax® 371 292   186   26   17   22   45   42   42   301 233   122  
BuSpar® 693   587   702   51   53   42   220   205   260   421   329   401  
Equanil® 75   128   78   14   13   10   12   14   21   49   101   47  
Flexeril® 1,781   1,994   1,968   47   49   34   295 377   461   1,439   1,569   1,473  
Librium® 1,454 1,121   981   17   20   29   79   84   61   1,358 1,017   891  
Limbitrol® 115   41 96   9   7   14   32   11   24   73   23   58  
Meprobamate 161   170   129   9   12   17   21   11   13   131   148   98  
Miltown® 169   98   73   12   8   14   6   8   6   151   82   52  
Rohypnol® 375   408   346   40   46   24   160   189   140   175   173   181  
Serax® 215   170   114   17   9   11   29   17   31   169   144   72  
Soma® 2,276   2,572   2,616   142   152   138   729 793 975   1,405   1,626   1,503  
Tranxene® 214   189   143   10   13   10   16   23   31   188   153   103  
Vistaril® 356   258   275   21   11   20   64   35   54   271   212   201  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS                        
Benzodiazepines1,2 18,132   18,930   18,643   729   732   704   3,223 3,645   3,602   14,180   14,553   14,337  
Meprobamate Products1,3 388   307   246   33   27   34   39   27   39   316   253   173  
Muscle Relaxants1,4 3,360 3,718   3,907   170   182   160   866 998 1,227   2,325   2,538   2,520  

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Table 3.2B Nonmedical Use of Specific Tranquilizers in Lifetime, by Age Group: Percentages, 2002-2004
Tranquilizer Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the tranquilizers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Klonopin® or clonazepam, Xanax®, alprazolam, Ativan®, or lorazepam, Valium® or diazepam, Librium®, Limbitrol®, Rohypnol®, Serax®, and Tranxene®.
3 Includes Equanil®, meprobamate, and Miltown®.
4 Includes Flexeril® and Soma®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Klonopin® or Clonazepam 1.0   1.2   1.1   0.7   0.6   0.7   2.3 3.0   3.3   0.8   1.0   0.8  
Xanax®, Alprazolam, Ativan®, or Lorazepam 3.5 4.0   3.9   1.7   1.7   1.8   6.7 7.5   7.7   3.2   3.7   3.5  
Valium® or Diazepam 6.1   6.2   6.1   1.7   1.7   1.5   7.5   7.8   7.6   6.5   6.5   6.4  
Atarax® 0.2 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.2 0.1   0.1  
BuSpar® 0.3   0.2   0.3   0.2   0.2   0.2   0.7   0.6   0.8   0.2   0.2   0.2  
Equanil® 0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.0  
Flexeril® 0.8   0.8   0.8   0.2   0.2   0.1   0.9 1.2   1.4   0.8   0.9   0.8  
Librium® 0.6 0.5   0.4   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.3   0.3   0.2   0.8 0.6   0.5  
Limbitrol® 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Meprobamate 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Miltown® 0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0  
Rohypnol® 0.2   0.2   0.1   0.2   0.2   0.1   0.5   0.6   0.4   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Serax® 0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0  
Soma® 1.0   1.1   1.1   0.6   0.6   0.5   2.3 2.5 3.0   0.8   0.9   0.8  
Tranxene® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Vistaril® 0.2   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.2   0.1   0.2   0.2   0.1   0.1  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS                        
Benzodiazepines1,2 7.7   8.0   7.8   2.9   2.9   2.8   10.4   11.5   11.2   7.9   8.0   7.8  
Meprobamate Products1,3 0.2   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.2   0.1   0.1  
Muscle Relaxants1,4 1.4   1.6   1.6   0.7   0.7   0.6   2.8 3.1 3.8   1.3   1.4   1.4  

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Table 3.3A Nonmedical Use of Specific Stimulants in Lifetime, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2002-2004
Stimulant Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 Also known as crank, crystal, ice, or speed.
2 Respondents were asked about their use of prescription diet pills and were given the following as examples: amphetamines, Benzedrine®, Biphetamine®, Fastin®, or phentermine. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of prescription diet pills.
3 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the stimulants module but fall into this category.
4 Includes prescription diet pills, Dexedrine®, dextroamphetamine, and Ionamin®.
5 Includes Mazanor® and Sanorex®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Methamphetamine,1 Desoxyn®, or Methedrine® 12,383   12,303   11,726   366   328   299   1,756   1,650   1,688   10,261   10,325   9,739  
Prescription Diet Pills2 8,980   8,671   8,104   267   251   236   692   743   689   8,021   7,677   7,179  
Ritalin® or Methylphenidate 4,528   4,168   4,182   587 547 445   1,662   1,806   1,729   2,280   1,816   2,008  
Cylert® 196   198   232   18   23   26   39   36   32   139   140   173  
Dexedrine® 3,274 2,553   2,580   70   69   62   318   291   318   2,887 2,193   2,200  
Dextroamphetamine 553   498   675   22   31   29   78   80   83   453   387   563  
Didrex® 177   196   184   21   19   13   31   25   33   124   152   138  
Eskatrol® 302   89 289   10   4   15   15   4   13   276   81 261  
Ionamin® 491   583   459   19   26   12   28   23   13   445   535   433  
Mazanor® 65   30   65   16   10   13   3   8   8   45   13   44  
Obedrin-LA® 79   18   *   6   13   *   6   5   *   68   *   *  
Plegine® 68   45   25   12   5   13   8   2   3   48   37   9  
Preludin® 856 705   529   10   13   13   35   52 23   811 640   493  
Sanorex® 137   105   106   12   20   23   23   17   33   102   68   50  
Tenuate® 275   146   221   10   13   10   10   17   14   255   116   196  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS                        
Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine and Phentermine Products3,4 10,589 10,080   9,509   367   385   357   1,069   1,117   1,177   9,153 8,578   7,974  
Mazindol Products3,5 187   127   156   24   26   32   25   21   34   138   80   90  

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Table 3.3B Nonmedical Use of Specific Stimulants in Lifetime, by Age Group: Percentages, 2002-2004
Stimulant Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 Also known as crank, crystal, ice, or speed.
2 Respondents were asked about their use of prescription diet pills and were given the following as examples: amphetamines, Benzedrine®, Biphetamine®, Fastin®, or phentermine. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of prescription diet pills.
3 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the stimulants module but fall into this category.
4 Includes prescription diet pills, Dexedrine®, dextroamphetamine, and Ionamin®.
5 Includes Mazanor® and Sanorex®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Methamphetamine,1 Desoxyn®, or Methedrine® 5.3   5.2   4.9   1.5 1.3   1.2   5.7   5.2   5.2   5.7   5.7   5.3  
Prescription Diet Pills2 3.8 3.6   3.4   1.1   1.0   0.9   2.2   2.3   2.1   4.5 4.2   3.9  
Ritalin® or Methylphenidate 1.9   1.8   1.7   2.4 2.2 1.8   5.4   5.7   5.4   1.3   1.0   1.1  
Cylert® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Dexedrine® 1.4 1.1   1.1   0.3   0.3   0.2   1.0   0.9   1.0   1.6 1.2   1.2  
Dextroamphetamine 0.2   0.2   0.3   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.3   0.3   0.3   0.3   0.2   0.3  
Didrex® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Eskatrol® 0.1   0.0 0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.2   0.0 0.1  
Ionamin® 0.2   0.2   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.2   0.3   0.2  
Mazanor® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Obedrin-LA® 0.0   0.0   *   0.0   0.1   *   0.0   0.0   *   0.0   *   *  
Plegine® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Preludin® 0.4 0.3   0.2   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.2 0.1   0.5 0.4   0.3  
Sanorex® 0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0  
Tenuate® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS                        
Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine and Phentermine Products3,4 4.5 4.2   4.0   1.5   1.5   1.4   3.4   3.5   3.7   5.1 4.7   4.4  
Mazindol Products3,5 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0  

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Table 3.4A Nonmedical Use of Specific Sedatives in Lifetime, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2002-2004
Sedative Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 Respondents were asked about their use of barbiturates and were given the following as examples: Nembutal®, pentobarbital, Seconal®, secobarbital, or butalbital. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of barbiturates.
2 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the sedatives module but fall into this category. 
3 Includes Restoril®, temazepam, Dalmane®, or Halcion®.
4 Includes barbiturates, Amytal®, Butisol®, phenobarbital, and Tuinal®
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Methaqualone, Sopor®, or Quaalude® 7,320   6,997   7,114   60   64   54   305   258   254   6,955   6,676   6,805  
Barbiturates1 3,375 3,301 2,603   29   44   37   121   101   118   3,226 3,156 2,447  
Restoril® or Temazepam 1,003   923   779   48   50   42   108   90   119   847   783   617  
Amytal® 274   209   249   4 26   21   21   19   23   249   164   204  
Butisol® 109   103   69   8   15   17   14   12   22   87   76   30  
Chloral Hydrate 214   149   220   7   11   19   9   25   11   198   114   190  
Dalmane® 638   435   440   22   23   40   16   19   14   600   393   386  
Halcion® 939   668   674   17   23   34   64   53   55   857 592   585  
Phenobarbital 1,568 1,300   1,132   37   29   25   105   91   82   1,426 1,180   1,025  
Placidyl® 1,045   783   885   12   12   4   34 14   13   998   758   868  
Tuinal® 1,393 1,077   1,021   8   14   8   17   10   11   1,368 1,053   1,002  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS                        
Temazepam, Flurazepam, or Triazolam2,3 2,101 1,662   1,492   82   75   95   175   143   173   1,844 1,443   1,224  
Any Barbiturates2,4 4,058 4,031 3,359   73   98   82   209   181   196   3,775 3,753 3,081  

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Table 3.4B Nonmedical Use of Specific Sedatives in Lifetime, by Age Group: Percentages, 2002-2004
Sedative Total AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004 2002 2003 2004
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2004 estimate is statistically significant at the .01 level.
1 Respondents were asked about their use of barbiturates and were given the following as examples: Nembutal®, pentobarbital, Seconal®, secobarbital, or butalbital. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of barbiturates.
2 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the sedatives module but fall into this category. 
3 Includes Restoril®, temazepam, Dalmane®, or Halcion®.
4 Includes barbiturates, Amytal®, Butisol®, phenobarbital, and Tuinal®
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Methaqualone, Sopor®, or Quaalude® 3.1   2.9   3.0   0.2   0.3   0.2   1.0   0.8   0.8   3.9   3.7   3.7  
Barbiturates1 1.4 1.4 1.1   0.1   0.2   0.1   0.4   0.3   0.4   1.8 1.7 1.3  
Restoril® or Temazepam 0.4 0.4   0.3   0.2   0.2   0.2   0.3   0.3   0.4   0.5 0.4   0.3  
Amytal® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Butisol® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Chloral Hydrate 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Dalmane® 0.3   0.2   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.3   0.2   0.2  
Halcion® 0.4 0.3   0.3   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.2   0.2   0.2   0.5 0.3   0.3  
Phenobarbital 0.7 0.5   0.5   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.3   0.3   0.3   0.8 0.7   0.6  
Placidyl® 0.4   0.3   0.4   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1 0.0   0.0   0.6   0.4   0.5  
Tuinal® 0.6 0.5   0.4   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.8 0.6   0.5  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS                        
Temazepam, Flurazepam, or Triazolam2,3 0.9 0.7   0.6   0.3   0.3   0.4   0.6   0.4   0.5   1.0 0.8   0.7  
Any Barbiturates2,4 1.7 1.7 1.4   0.3   0.4   0.3   0.7   0.6   0.6   2.1 2.1 1.7  

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Table 3.5A Nonmedical Use of Specific Pain Relievers in Lifetime, by Gender and Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Pain Reliever Total GENDER AGE GROUP
Male Female 12 to 17 18 to 25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the pain relievers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Darvocet®, Darvon® or Tylenol® with Codeine, codeine, Phenaphen® with Codeine, propoxyphene, and SK-65®.
3 Includes Percocet®, Percodan® or Tylox®, and OxyContin®.
4 Includes Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet®, and hydrocodone.
5 Includes tramadol and Ultram®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Darvocet®, Darvon®, or Tylenol® with Codeine 19,366   10,711   8,655   1,490   4,007   13,868  
Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox® 10,473   6,201   4,272   469   2,517   7,487  
Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet® 15,172   8,417   6,756   1,173   4,736   9,264  
Codeine 6,859   4,219   2,640   521   2,005   4,333  
Demerol® 2,788   1,744   1,044   117   656   2,015  
Dilaudid® 963   667   296   12   93   858  
Fioricet® 455   216   239   17   59   379  
Fiorinal® 492   205   287   18   38   436  
Hydrocodone 5,398   3,055   2,343   389   1,930   3,079  
Methadone 1,131   712   419   116   386   629  
Morphine 2,067   1,315   752   230   734   1,103  
OxyContin® 2,609   1,634   975   261   1,114   1,235  
Phenaphen® with Codeine 772   477   294   59   202   511  
Propoxyphene 321   160   161   29   71   221  
SK-65® 42   27   15   12   13   16  
Stadol® 148   82   66   5   29   113  
Talacen® 71   45   26   10   17   44  
Talwin® 457   285   172   11   20   425  
Talwin® NX 86   44   42   9   12   65  
Tramadol 188   124   64   15   62   111  
Ultram® 1,060   530   530   72   316   672  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS            
Propoxyphene or Codeine Products1,2 21,049   11,725   9,325   1,697   4,547   14,805  
Oxycodone Products1,3 11,203   6,637   4,566   607   2,873   7,723  
Hydrocodone Products1,4 16,165   8,932   7,233   1,296   5,046   9,823  
Tramadol Products1,5 1,165   594   571   82   353   730  

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Table 3.5B Nonmedical Use of Specific Pain Relievers in Lifetime, by Gender and Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Pain Reliever Total GENDER AGE GROUP
Male Female 12 to 17 18 to 25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the pain relievers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Darvocet®, Darvon® or Tylenol® with Codeine, codeine, Phenaphen® with Codeine, propoxyphene, and SK-65®.
3 Includes Percocet®, Percodan® or Tylox®, and OxyContin®.
4 Includes Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet®, and hydrocodone.
5 Includes tramadol and Ultram®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Darvocet®, Darvon®, or Tylenol® with Codeine 8.1   9.3   7.1   6.0   12.7   7.7  
Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox® 4.4   5.4   3.5   1.9   8.0   4.1  
Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet® 6.4   7.3   5.5   4.7   15.0   5.1  
Codeine 2.9   3.7   2.2   2.1   6.3   2.4  
Demerol® 1.2   1.5   0.9   0.5   2.1   1.1  
Dilaudid® 0.4   0.6   0.2   0.0   0.3   0.5  
Fioricet® 0.2   0.2   0.2   0.1   0.2   0.2  
Fiorinal® 0.2   0.2   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.2  
Hydrocodone 2.3   2.7   1.9   1.6   6.1   1.7  
Methadone 0.5   0.6   0.3   0.5   1.2   0.3  
Morphine 0.9   1.1   0.6   0.9   2.3   0.6  
OxyContin® 1.1   1.4   0.8   1.0   3.5   0.7  
Phenaphen® with Codeine 0.3   0.4   0.2   0.2   0.6   0.3  
Propoxyphene 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.2   0.1  
SK-65® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Stadol® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1  
Talacen® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0  
Talwin® 0.2   0.2   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.2  
Talwin® NX 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Tramadol 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.2   0.1  
Ultram® 0.4   0.5   0.4   0.3   1.0   0.4  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS            
Propoxyphene or Codeine Products1,2 8.9   10.2   7.6   6.8   14.4   8.2  
Oxycodone Products1,3 4.7   5.8   3.7   2.4   9.1   4.3  
Hydrocodone Products1,4 6.8   7.8   5.9   5.2   15.9   5.4  
Tramadol Products1,5 0.5   0.5   0.5   0.3   1.1   0.4  

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Table 3.6A Nonmedical Use of Specific Tranquilizers in Lifetime, by Gender and Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Tranquilizer Total GENDER AGE GROUP
Male Female 12 to 17 18 to 25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the tranquilizers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Klonopin® or clonazepam, Xanax®, alprazolam, Ativan®, or lorazepam, Valium® or diazepam, Librium®, Limbitrol®, Rohypnol®, Serax®, and Tranxene®.
3 Includes Equanil®, meprobamate, and Miltown®.
4 Includes Flexeril® and Soma®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Klonopin® or Clonazepam 2,657   1,412   1,244   168   912   1,577  
Xanax®, Alprazolam, Ativan®, or Lorazepam 9,025   4,417   4,608   438   2,321   6,266  
Valium® or Diazepam 14,555   8,046   6,509   410   2,406   11,738  
Atarax® 283   171   112   22   43   219  
BuSpar® 661   333   328   49   228   383  
Equanil® 94   45   49   12   16   66  
Flexeril® 1,914   913   1,002   43   377   1,494  
Librium® 1,185   643   543   22   75   1,089  
Limbitrol® 84   41   43   10   22   51  
Meprobamate 153   98   55   13   15   126  
Miltown® 113   68   45   11   7   95  
Rohypnol® 376   243   134   37   163   176  
Serax® 167   91   75   12   26   129  
Soma® 2,488   1,332   1,156   144   832   1,512  
Tranxene® 182   99   83   11   23   148  
Vistaril® 296   130   166   17   51   228  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS            
Benzodiazepines1,2 18,569   9,646   8,922   722   3,490   14,357  
Meprobamate Products1,3 314   183   131   31   35   247  
Muscle Relaxants1,4 3,662   1,876   1,786   171   1,030   2,461  

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Table 3.6B Nonmedical Use of Specific Tranquilizers in Lifetime, by Gender and Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Tranquilizer Total GENDER AGE GROUP
Male Female 12 to 17 18 to 25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the tranquilizers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Klonopin® or clonazepam, Xanax®, alprazolam, Ativan®, or lorazepam, Valium® or diazepam, Librium®, Limbitrol®, Rohypnol®, Serax®, and Tranxene®.
3 Includes Equanil®, meprobamate, and Miltown®.
4 Includes Flexeril® and Soma®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Klonopin® or Clonazepam 1.1   1.2   1.0   0.7   2.9   0.9  
Xanax®, Alprazolam, Ativan®, or Lorazepam 3.8   3.8   3.8   1.8   7.3   3.5  
Valium® or Diazepam 6.1   7.0   5.3   1.6   7.6   6.5  
Atarax® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1  
BuSpar® 0.3   0.3   0.3   0.2   0.7   0.2  
Equanil® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Flexeril® 0.8   0.8   0.8   0.2   1.2   0.8  
Librium® 0.5   0.6   0.4   0.1   0.2   0.6  
Limbitrol® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0  
Meprobamate 0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1  
Miltown® 0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1  
Rohypnol® 0.2   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.5   0.1  
Serax® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1  
Soma® 1.0   1.2   0.9   0.6   2.6   0.8  
Tranxene® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1  
Vistaril® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.2   0.1  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS            
Benzodiazepines1,2 7.8   8.4   7.3   2.9   11.0   7.9  
Meprobamate Products1,3 0.1   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Muscle Relaxants1,4 1.5   1.6   1.5   0.7   3.3   1.4  

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Table 3.7A Nonmedical Use of Specific Stimulants in Lifetime, by Gender and Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Stimulants Total GENDER AGE GROUP
Male Female 12 to 17 18 to 25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Also known as crank, crystal, ice, or speed.
2 Respondents were asked about their use of prescription diet pills and were given the following as examples: amphetamines, Benzedrine®, Biphetamine®, Fastin®, or phentermine. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of prescription diet pills.
3 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the stimulants module but fall into this category.
4 Includes prescription diet pills, Dexedrine®, dextroamphetamine, and Ionamin®.
5 Includes Mazanor® and Sanorex®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Methamphetamine,1 Desoxyn®, or Methedrine® 12,138   7,250   4,888   331   1,698   10,109  
Prescription Diet Pills2 8,585   4,505   4,080   251   708   7,626  
Ritalin® or Methylphenidate 4,293   2,577   1,716   526   1,732   2,035  
Cylert® 209   137   72   22   36   151  
Dexedrine® 2,803   1,587   1,216   67   309   2,427  
Dextroamphetamine 575   334   241   28   80   467  
Didrex® 186   95   91   18   30   138  
Eskatrol® 227   138   89   10   11   206  
Ionamin® 511   291   220   19   21   471  
Mazanor® 54   20   34   13   6   34  
Obedrin-LA® 33   8   24   7   4   23  
Plegine® 46   31   15   10   4   31  
Preludin® 697   447   250   12   37   648  
Sanorex® 116   73   44   18   24   73  
Tenuate® 214   77   137   11   14   189  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS            
Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine, and Phentermine Products3,4 10,059   5,260   4,799   370   1,121   8,568  
Mazindol Products3,5 157   90   66   27   27   103  

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Table 3.7B Nonmedical Use of Specific Stimulants in Lifetime, by Gender and Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Stimulants Total GENDER AGE GROUP
Male Female 12 to 17 18 to 25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Also known as crank, crystal, ice, or speed.
2 Respondents were asked about their use of prescription diet pills and were given the following as examples: amphetamines, Benzedrine®, Biphetamine®, Fastin®, or phentermine. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of prescription diet pills.
3 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the stimulants module but fall into this category.
4 Includes prescription diet pills, Dexedrine®, dextroamphetamine, and Ionamin®.
5 Includes Mazanor® and Sanorex®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Methamphetamine,1 Desoxyn®, or Methedrine® 5.1   6.3   4.0   1.3   5.4   5.6  
Prescription Diet Pills2 3.6   3.9   3.3   1.0   2.2   4.2  
Ritalin® or Methylphenidate 1.8   2.2   1.4   2.1   5.5   1.1  
Cylert® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Dexedrine® 1.2   1.4   1.0   0.3   1.0   1.3  
Dextroamphetamine 0.2   0.3   0.2   0.1   0.3   0.3  
Didrex® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Eskatrol® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1  
Ionamin® 0.2   0.3   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.3  
Mazanor® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.1   0.0   0.0  
Obedrin-LA® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Plegine® 0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0   0.0  
Preludin® 0.3   0.4   0.2   0.0   0.1   0.4  
Sanorex® 0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.0  
Tenuate® 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS            
Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine, and Phentermine Products3,4 4.2   4.6   3.9   1.5   3.5   4.7  
Mazindol Products3,5 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1   0.1  

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Table 3.8A Nonmedical Use of Specific Sedatives in Lifetime, by Gender and Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Sedative Total GENDER AGE GROUP
Male Female 12 to 17 18 to 25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Respondents were asked about their use of barbiturates and were given the following as examples: Nembutal®, pentobarbital, Seconal®, secobarbital, or butalbital. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of barbiturates.
2 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the sedatives module but fall into this category. 
3 Includes Restoril®, temazepam, Dalmane®, or Halcion®.
4 Includes barbiturates, Amytal®, Butisol®, phenobarbital, and Tuinal®
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Methaqualone, Sopor®, or Quaalude® 7,144   4,325   2,818   59   272   6,812  
Barbiturates1 3,093   1,985   1,108   37   113   2,943  
Restoril® or Temazepam 901   440   462   47   106   749  
Amytal® 244   185   59   17   21   206  
Butisol® 94   68   26   13   16   64  
Chloral Hydrate 194   98   96   12   15   167  
Dalmane® 504   293   211   28   17   459  
Halcion® 760   370   390   25   57   678  
Phenobarbital 1,333   776   557   30   93   1,210  
Placidyl® 905   611   293   9   20   875  
Tuinal® 1,164   721   443   10   13   1,141  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS            
Temazepam, Flurazepam, or Triazolam2,3 1,751   898   853   84   164   1,504  
Any Barbiturates2,4 3,816   2,360   1,456   84   195   3,537  

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Table 3.8B Nonmedical Use of Specific Sedatives in Lifetime, by Gender and Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Sedative Total GENDER AGE GROUP
Male Female 12 to 17 18 to 25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Respondents were asked about their use of barbiturates and were given the following as examples: Nembutal®, pentobarbital, Seconal®, secobarbital, or butalbital. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of barbiturates.
2 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the sedatives module but fall into this category. 
3 Includes Restoril®, temazepam, Dalmane®, or Halcion®.
4 Includes barbiturates, Amytal®, Butisol®, phenobarbital, and Tuinal®
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Methaqualone, Sopor®, or Quaalude® 3.0   3.8   2.3   0.2   0.9   3.8  
Barbiturates1 1.3   1.7   0.9   0.1   0.4   1.6  
Restoril® or Temazepam 0.4   0.4   0.4   0.2   0.3   0.4  
Amytal® 0.1   0.2   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.1  
Butisol® 0.0   0.1   0.0   0.1   0.1   0.0  
Chloral Hydrate 0.1   0.1   0.1   0.0   0.0   0.1  
Dalmane® 0.2   0.3   0.2   0.1   0.1   0.3  
Halcion® 0.3   0.3   0.3   0.1   0.2   0.4  
Phenobarbital 0.6   0.7   0.5   0.1   0.3   0.7  
Placidyl® 0.4   0.5   0.2   0.0   0.1   0.5  
Tuinal® 0.5   0.6   0.4   0.0   0.0   0.6  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS            
Temazepam, Flurazepam, or Triazolam2,3 0.7   0.8   0.7   0.3   0.5   0.8  
Any Barbiturates2,4 1.6   2.1   1.2   0.3   0.6   2.0  

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Table 3.9A Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Pain Relievers among Lifetime Users of Any Pain Reliever, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Pain Reliever TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the pain relievers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Darvocet®, Darvon® or Tylenol® with Codeine, codeine, Phenaphen® with Codeine, propoxyphene, and SK-65®.
3 Includes Percocet®, Percodan® or Tylox®, and OxyContin®.
4 Includes Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet®, and hydrocodone.
5 Includes tramadol and Ultram®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY PAIN RELIEVER 30,862   2,817   7,393   20,652  
Darvocet®, Darvon®, or Tylenol® with Codeine 19,366   1,490   4,007   13,868  
Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox® 10,473   469   2,517   7,487  
Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet® 15,172   1,173   4,736   9,264  
Codeine 6,859   521   2,005   4,333  
Demerol® 2,788   117   656   2,015  
Dilaudid® 963   12   93   858  
Fioricet® 455   17   59   379  
Fiorinal® 492   18   38   436  
Hydrocodone 5,398   389   1,930   3,079  
Methadone 1,131   116   386   629  
Morphine 2,067   230   734   1,103  
OxyContin® 2,609   261   1,114   1,235  
Phenaphen® with Codeine 772   59   202   511  
Propoxyphene 321   29   71   221  
SK-65® 42   12   13   16  
Stadol® 148   5   29   113  
Talacen® 71   10   17   44  
Talwin® 457   11   20   425  
Talwin® NX 86   9   12   65  
Tramadol 188   15   62   111  
Ultram® 1,060   72   316   672  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Propoxyphene or Codeine Products1,2 21,049   1,697   4,547   14,805  
Oxycodone Products1,3 11,203   607   2,873   7,723  
Hydrocodone Products1,4 16,165   1,296   5,046   9,823  
Tramadol Products1,5 1,165   82   353   730  

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Table 3.9B Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Pain Relievers among Lifetime Users of Any Pain Reliever, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Pain Reliever TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: The denominator for percentages is the total number of lifetime nonmedical users of any prescription pain reliever.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the pain relievers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Darvocet®, Darvon® or Tylenol® with Codeine, codeine, Phenaphen® with Codeine, propoxyphene, and SK-65®.
3 Includes Percocet®, Percodan® or Tylox®, and OxyContin®.
4 Includes Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet®, and hydrocodone.
5 Includes tramadol and Ultram®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY PAIN RELIEVER 100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0  
Darvocet®, Darvon®, or Tylenol® with Codeine 62.7   52.9   54.2   67.2  
Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox® 33.9   16.7   34.0   36.3  
Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet® 49.2   41.6   64.1   44.9  
Codeine 22.2   18.5   27.1   21.0  
Demerol® 9.0   4.2   8.9   9.8  
Dilaudid® 3.1   0.4   1.3   4.2  
Fioricet® 1.5   0.6   0.8   1.8  
Fiorinal® 1.6   0.6   0.5   2.1  
Hydrocodone 17.5   13.8   26.1   14.9  
Methadone 3.7   4.1   5.2   3.0  
Morphine 6.7   8.2   9.9   5.3  
OxyContin® 8.5   9.3   15.1   6.0  
Phenaphen® with Codeine 2.5   2.1   2.7   2.5  
Propoxyphene 1.0   1.0   1.0   1.1  
SK-65® 0.1   0.4   0.2   0.1  
Stadol® 0.5   0.2   0.4   0.5  
Talacen® 0.2   0.4   0.2   0.2  
Talwin® 1.5   0.4   0.3   2.1  
Talwin® NX 0.3   0.3   0.2   0.3  
Tramadol 0.6   0.5   0.8   0.5  
Ultram® 3.4   2.5   4.3   3.3  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Propoxyphene or Codeine Products1,2 68.2   60.2   61.5   71.7  
Oxycodone Products1,3 36.3   21.5   38.9   37.4  
Hydrocodone Products1,4 52.4   46.0   68.2   47.6  
Tramadol Products1,5 3.8   2.9   4.8   3.5  

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Table 3.10A Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Pain Relievers among Past Year Initiates of Any Pain Reliever, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Pain Reliever TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the pain relievers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Darvocet®, Darvon® or Tylenol® with Codeine, codeine, Phenaphen® with Codeine, propoxyphene, and SK-65®.
3 Includes Percocet®, Percodan® or Tylox®, and OxyContin®.
4 Includes Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet®, and hydrocodone.
5 Includes tramadol and Ultram®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY PAIN RELIEVER 2,399   902   881   615  
Darvocet®, Darvon®, or Tylenol® with Codeine 822   362   255   205  
Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox® 426   143   190   93  
Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet® 1,207   433   499   274  
Codeine 328   163   141   25  
Demerol® 69   21   35   13  
Dilaudid® 8   3   2   *  
Fioricet® 8   3   5   0  
Fiorinal® 10   6   1   3  
Hydrocodone 369   134   146   89  
Methadone 52   29   14   9  
Morphine 109   63   34   12  
OxyContin® 170   78   78   14  
Phenaphen® with Codeine 23   15   8   1  
Propoxyphene 10   5   2   3  
SK-65® 4   3   1   *  
Stadol® 1   *   0   1  
Talacen® 6   4   2   *  
Talwin® 2   1   1   *  
Talwin® NX 3   2   0   *  
Tramadol 12   2   6   *  
Ultram® 55   18   18   *  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Propoxyphene or Codeine Products1,2 997   443   332   222  
Oxycodone Products1,3 528   188   239   101  
Hydrocodone Products1,4 1,368   486   556   326  
Tramadol Products1,5 67   21   23   23  

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Table 3.10B Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Pain Relievers among Past Year Initiates of Any Pain Reliever, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Pain Reliever TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: The denominator for percentages is the total number of persons who initiated nonmedical use of any prescription pain reliever in the past 12 months.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the pain relievers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Darvocet®, Darvon® or Tylenol® with Codeine, codeine, Phenaphen® with Codeine, propoxyphene, and SK-65®.
3 Includes Percocet®, Percodan® or Tylox®, and OxyContin®.
4 Includes Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet®, and hydrocodone.
5 Includes tramadol and Ultram®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY PAIN RELIEVER 100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0  
Darvocet®, Darvon®, or Tylenol® with Codeine 34.3   40.1   28.9   33.3  
Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox® 17.8   15.9   21.5   15.2  
Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet® 50.3   48.0   56.6   44.6  
Codeine 13.7   18.0   16.0   4.0  
Demerol® 2.9   2.3   4.0   2.1  
Dilaudid® 0.3   0.4   0.3   *  
Fioricet® 0.3   0.4   0.5   0.0  
Fiorinal® 0.4   0.7   0.1   0.5  
Hydrocodone 15.4   14.9   16.5   14.5  
Methadone 2.2   3.2   1.6   1.5  
Morphine 4.5   6.9   3.9   2.0  
OxyContin® 7.1   8.7   8.8   2.3  
Phenaphen® with Codeine 1.0   1.6   0.9   0.1  
Propoxyphene 0.4   0.6   0.3   0.5  
SK-65® 0.2   0.3   0.1   *  
Stadol® 0.0   *   0.0   0.1  
Talacen® 0.2   0.5   0.2   *  
Talwin® 0.1   0.1   0.1   *  
Talwin® NX 0.1   0.3   0.0   *  
Tramadol 0.5   0.3   0.7   *  
Ultram® 2.3   2.0   2.1   *  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Propoxyphene or Codeine Products1,2 41.6   49.1   37.6   36.1  
Oxycodone Products1,3 22.0   20.8   27.1   16.4  
Hydrocodone Products1,4 57.0   53.9   63.1   53.0  
Tramadol Products1,5 2.8   2.3   2.7   3.8  

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Table 3.11A Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Tranquilizers among Lifetime Users of Any Tranquilizer, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Tranquilizer TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the tranquilizers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Klonopin® or clonazepam, Xanax®, alprazolam, Ativan®, or lorazepam, Valium® or diazepam, Librium®, Limbitrol®, Rohypnol®, Serax®, and Tranxene®.
3 Includes Equanil®, meprobamate, and Miltown®.
4 Includes Flexeril® and Soma®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY TRANQUILIZER 19,780   842   3,763   15,175  
Klonopin® or Clonazepam 2,657   168   912   1,577  
Xanax®, Alprazolam, Ativan®, or Lorazepam 9,025   438   2,321   6,266  
Valium® or Diazepam 14,555   410   2,406   11,738  
Atarax® 283   22   43   219  
BuSpar® 661   49   228   383  
Equanil® 94   12   16   66  
Flexeril® 1,914   43   377   1,494  
Librium® 1,185   22   75   1,089  
Limbitrol® 84   10   22   51  
Meprobamate 153   13   15   126  
Miltown® 113   11   7   95  
Rohypnol® 376   37   163   176  
Serax® 167   12   26   129  
Soma® 2,488   144   832   1,512  
Tranxene® 182   11   23   148  
Vistaril® 296   17   51   228  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Benzodiazepines1,2 18,569   722   3,490   14,357  
Meprobamate Products1,3 314   31   35   247  
Muscle Relaxants1,4 3,662   171   1,030   2,461  

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Table 3.11B Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Tranquilizers among Lifetime Users of Any Tranquilizer, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Tranquilizer TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: The denominator for percentages is the total number of lifetime nonmedical users of any prescription tranquilizer.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the tranquilizers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Klonopin® or clonazepam, Xanax®, alprazolam, Ativan®, or lorazepam, Valium® or diazepam, Librium®, Limbitrol®, Rohypnol®, Serax®, and Tranxene®.
3 Includes Equanil®, meprobamate, and Miltown®.
4 Includes Flexeril® and Soma®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY TRANQUILIZER 100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0  
Klonopin® or Clonazepam 13.4   19.9   24.2   10.4  
Xanax®, Alprazolam, Ativan®, or Lorazepam 45.6   52.1   61.7   41.3  
Valium® or Diazepam 73.6   48.7   63.9   77.4  
Atarax® 1.4   2.6   1.1   1.4  
BuSpar® 3.3   5.8   6.1   2.5  
Equanil® 0.5   1.4   0.4   0.4  
Flexeril® 9.7   5.1   10.0   9.8  
Librium® 6.0   2.6   2.0   7.2  
Limbitrol® 0.4   1.2   0.6   0.3  
Meprobamate 0.8   1.5   0.4   0.8  
Miltown® 0.6   1.3   0.2   0.6  
Rohypnol® 1.9   4.4   4.3   1.2  
Serax® 0.8   1.4   0.7   0.8  
Soma® 12.6   17.1   22.1   10.0  
Tranxene® 0.9   1.3   0.6   1.0  
Vistaril® 1.5   2.1   1.4   1.5  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Benzodiazepines1,2 93.9   85.8   92.7   94.6  
Meprobamate Products1,3 1.6   3.7   0.9   1.6  
Muscle Relaxants1,4 18.5   20.3   27.4   16.2  

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Table 3.12A Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Tranquilizers among Past Year Initiates of Any Tranquilizer, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Tranquilizer TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the tranquilizers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Klonopin® or clonazepam, Xanax®, alprazolam, Ativan®, or lorazepam, Valium® or diazepam, Librium®, Limbitrol®, Rohypnol®, Serax®, and Tranxene®.
3 Includes Equanil®, meprobamate, and Miltown®.
4 Includes Flexeril® and Soma®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY TRANQUILIZER 1,145   315   431   400  
Klonopin® or Clonazepam 167   48   68   50  
Xanax®, Alprazolam, Ativan®, or Lorazepam 583   155   230   198  
Valium® or Diazepam 481   134   194   154  
Atarax® 13   7   6   *  
BuSpar® 37   16   13   8  
Equanil® 7   5   1   *  
Flexeril® 80   14   20   45  
Librium® 15   10   4   *  
Limbitrol® 2   0   1   *  
Meprobamate 6   4   0   *  
Miltown® 4   4   *   *  
Rohypnol® 14   11   3   *  
Serax® 4   4   *   *  
Soma® 147   45   66   36  
Tranxene® 7   2   3   *  
Vistaril® 13   7   4   *  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Benzodiazepines1,2 979   262   378   339  
Meprobamate Products1,3 15   12   2   *  
Muscle Relaxants1,4 211   59   78   75  

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Table 3.12B Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Tranquilizers among Past Year Initiates of Any Tranquilizer, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Tranquilizer TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: The denominator for percentages is the total number of persons who initiated nonmedical use of any prescription tranquilizer in the past 12 months.
1 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the tranquilizers module but fall into this category.
2 Includes Klonopin® or clonazepam, Xanax®, alprazolam, Ativan®, or lorazepam, Valium® or diazepam, Librium®, Limbitrol®, Rohypnol®, Serax®, and Tranxene®.
3 Includes Equanil®, meprobamate, and Miltown®.
4 Includes Flexeril® and Soma®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY TRANQUILIZER 100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0  
Klonopin® or Clonazepam 14.5   15.3   15.9   12.5  
Xanax®, Alprazolam, Ativan®, or Lorazepam 50.9   49.4   53.3   49.4  
Valium® or Diazepam 42.0   42.6   44.9   38.5  
Atarax® 1.1   2.1   1.4   *  
BuSpar® 3.2   5.0   3.1   2.0  
Equanil® 0.6   1.6   0.3   *  
Flexeril® 7.0   4.5   4.7   11.3  
Librium® 1.3   3.3   0.8   *  
Limbitrol® 0.1   0.1   0.3   *  
Meprobamate 0.5   1.3   0.1   *  
Miltown® 0.4   1.4   *   *  
Rohypnol® 1.2   3.4   0.7   *  
Serax® 0.3   1.1   *   *  
Soma® 12.8   14.2   15.4   9.0  
Tranxene® 0.6   0.6   0.6   *  
Vistaril® 1.1   2.2   0.9   *  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Benzodiazepines1,2 85.5   83.3   87.7   84.8  
Meprobamate Products1,3 1.3   3.8   0.5   *  
Muscle Relaxants1,4 18.5   18.6   18.1   18.7  

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Table 3.13A Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Stimulants among Lifetime Users of Any Stimulant, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Stimulant TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Also known as crank, crystal, ice, or speed.
2 Respondents were asked about their use of prescription diet pills and were given the following as examples: amphetamines, Benzedrine®, Biphetamine®, Fastin®, or phentermine. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of prescription diet pills.
3 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the stimulants module but fall into this category.
4 Includes prescription diet pills, Dexedrine®, dextroamphetamine, and Ionamin®.
5 Includes Mazanor® and Sanorex®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY STIMULANT 20,617   983   3,395   16,239  
Methamphetamine,1 Desoxyn®, or Methedrine® 12,138   331   1,698   10,109  
Prescription Diet Pills2 8,585   251   708   7,626  
Ritalin® or Methylphenidate 4,293   526   1,732   2,035  
Cylert® 209   22   36   151  
Dexedrine® 2,803   67   309   2,427  
Dextroamphetamine 575   28   80   467  
Didrex® 186   18   30   138  
Eskatrol® 227   10   11   206  
Ionamin® 511   19   21   471  
Mazanor® 54   13   6   34  
Obedrin-LA® 33   7   4   23  
Plegine® 46   10   4   31  
Preludin® 697   12   37   648  
Sanorex® 116   18   24   73  
Tenuate® 214   11   14   189  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine, and Phentermine Products3,4 10,059   370   1,121   8,568  
Mazindol Products3,5 157   27   27   103  

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Table 3.13B Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Stimulants among Lifetime Users of Any Stimulant, by Age Group: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Stimulant TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: The denominator for percentages is the total number of lifetime nonmedical users of any prescription stimulant or methamphetamine.
1 Also known as crank, crystal, ice, or speed.
2 Respondents were asked about their use of prescription diet pills and were given the following as examples: amphetamines, Benzedrine®, Biphetamine®, Fastin®, or phentermine. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of prescription diet pills.
3 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the stimulants module but fall into this category.
4 Includes prescription diet pills, Dexedrine®, dextroamphetamine, and Ionamin®.
5 Includes Mazanor® and Sanorex®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY STIMULANT 100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0  
Methamphetamine,1 Desoxyn®, or Methedrine® 58.9   33.7   50.0   62.2  
Prescription Diet Pills2 41.6   25.6   20.9   47.0  
Ritalin® or Methylphenidate 20.8   53.6   51.0   12.5  
Cylert® 1.0   2.3   1.1   0.9  
Dexedrine® 13.6   6.8   9.1   14.9  
Dextroamphetamine 2.8   2.8   2.4   2.9  
Didrex® 0.9   1.8   0.9   0.8  
Eskatrol® 1.1   1.0   0.3   1.3  
Ionamin® 2.5   1.9   0.6   2.9  
Mazanor® 0.3   1.4   0.2   0.2  
Obedrin-LA® 0.2   0.7   0.1   0.1  
Plegine® 0.2   1.0   0.1   0.2  
Preludin® 3.4   1.2   1.1   4.0  
Sanorex® 0.6   1.9   0.7   0.5  
Tenuate® 1.0   1.1   0.4   1.2  
SELECTED GROUPS OF DRUGS        
Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine, and Phentermine Products3,4 48.8   37.6   33.0   52.8  
Mazindol Products3,5 0.8   2.8   0.8   0.6  

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Table 3.14A Nonmedical Use of Specific Prescription Stimulants among Past Year Initiates of Any Stimulant, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Stimulant TOTAL AGE GROUP
12-17 18-25 26 or Older
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Also known as crank, crystal, ice, or speed.
2 Respondents were asked about their use of prescription diet pills and were given the following as examples: amphetamines, Benzedrine®, Biphetamine®, Fastin®, or phentermine. However, respondents were not given an exhaustive list of examples of prescription diet pills.
3 Includes other-specify drug responses that are not asked about explicitly in the stimulants module but fall into this category.
4 Includes prescription diet pills, Dexedrine®, dextroamphetamine, and Ionamin®.
5 Includes Mazanor® and Sanorex®.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
ANY STIMULANT 764   301   307   *  
Methamphetamine,1 Desoxyn®, or Methedrine® 240   94   97   *  
Prescription Diet Pills2 157   70   53   *  
Ritalin® or Methylphenidate 323   143   125   *  
Cylert® 5   3   1   *  
Dexedrine® 38   16   18   *  
Dextroamphetamine 10   4   3   *  
Didrex® 10   4   1   *  
Eskatrol® 6   3   1   *