Early Marijuana Use Linked to Adult Dependence
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Prevalence of Lifetime Use of Heroin, Cocaine, and Psychotherapeutics*
Among Adults Age 26 or Older, by Age of Marijuana Initiation: 1999
and 2000
| |
| 9.2 |
4.2 |
3.0 |
1.1 |
0.1 |
| 62.0 |
40.9 |
28.8 |
16.4 |
0.6 |
| 53.9 |
36.5 |
26.6 |
20.6 |
5.1 |
*Note: non-medical use. Psychotherapeutic indicates using pain
relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives at least once.
Indicated use does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Household Survey
on Drug Abuse, 1999 and 2000.
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