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2002 National Survey on Drug Use & Health:  Detailed Tables

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Table 1.1A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 108,255 35,132 19,522
     Marijuana and Hashish 94,946 25,755 14,584
     Cocaine 33,910 5,902 2,020
          Crack 8,402 1,554 567
     Heroin 3,668 404 166
     Hallucinogens 34,314 4,749 1,196
          LSD 24,516 999 112
          PCP 7,418 235 58
          Ecstasy 10,150 3,167 676
     Inhalants 22,870 2,084 635
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 46,558 14,680 6,210
          Pain Relievers 29,611 10,992 4,377
          Tranquilizers 19,267 4,849 1,804
          Stimulants 21,072 3,181 1,218
               Methamphetamine 12,383 1,541 597
          Sedatives 9,960 981 436
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 70,300 20,423 8,777
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.1B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 46.0 14.9 8.3
     Marijuana and Hashish 40.4 11.0 6.2
     Cocaine 14.4 2.5 0.9
          Crack 3.6 0.7 0.2
     Heroin 1.6 0.2 0.1
     Hallucinogens 14.6 2.0 0.5
          LSD 10.4 0.4 0.0
          PCP 3.2 0.1 0.0
          Ecstasy 4.3 1.3 0.3
     Inhalants 9.7 0.9 0.3
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 19.8 6.2 2.6
          Pain Relievers 12.6 4.7 1.9
          Tranquilizers 8.2 2.1 0.8
          Stimulants 9.0 1.4 0.5
               Methamphetamine 5.3 0.7 0.3
          Sedatives 4.2 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 29.9 8.7 3.7
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.2A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 to 17: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 7,642 5,494 2,878
     Marijuana and Hashish 5,104 3,905 2,023
     Cocaine 670 508 146
          Crack 163 100 26
     Heroin 94 51 11
     Hallucinogens 1,419 945 255
          LSD 670 314 61
          PCP 233 110 23
          Ecstasy 820 547 124
     Inhalants 2,605 1,078 301
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 3,389 2,283 979
          Pain Relievers 2,775 1,870 794
          Tranquilizers 834 568 188
          Stimulants 1,074 650 200
               Methamphetamine 366 226 63
          Sedatives 238 138 47
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 5,286 3,338 1,421
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.2B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 to 17: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 30.9 22.2 11.6
     Marijuana and Hashish 20.6 15.8 8.2
     Cocaine 2.7 2.1 0.6
          Crack 0.7 0.4 0.1
     Heroin 0.4 0.2 0.0
     Hallucinogens 5.7 3.8 1.0
          LSD 2.7 1.3 0.2
          PCP 0.9 0.4 0.1
          Ecstasy 3.3 2.2 0.5
     Inhalants 10.5 4.4 1.2
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 13.7 9.2 4.0
          Pain Relievers 11.2 7.6 3.2
          Tranquilizers 3.4 2.3 0.8
          Stimulants 4.3 2.6 0.8
               Methamphetamine 1.5 0.9 0.3
          Sedatives 1.0 0.6 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 21.4 13.5 5.7
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.3A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 25: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 18,562 11,000 6,264
     Marijuana and Hashish 16,680 9,238 5,376
     Cocaine 4,786 2,087 631
          Crack 1,182 266 52
     Heroin 487 122 39
     Hallucinogens 7,517 2,610 589
          LSD 4,928 553 36
          PCP 834 95 15
          Ecstasy 4,674 1,784 355
     Inhalants 4,867 685 150
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 8,587 4,411 1,683
          Pain Relievers 6,854 3,540 1,262
          Tranquilizers 3,473 1,509 487
          Stimulants 3,340 1,144 386
               Methamphetamine 1,756 525 160
          Sedatives 648 162 49
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 12,436 6,277 2,459
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.3B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 25: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 59.8 35.5 20.2
     Marijuana and Hashish 53.8 29.8 17.3
     Cocaine 15.4 6.7 2.0
          Crack 3.8 0.9 0.2
     Heroin 1.6 0.4 0.1
     Hallucinogens 24.2 8.4 1.9
          LSD 15.9 1.8 0.1
          PCP 2.7 0.3 0.0
          Ecstasy 15.1 5.8 1.1
     Inhalants 15.7 2.2 0.5
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 27.7 14.2 5.4
          Pain Relievers 22.1 11.4 4.1
          Tranquilizers 11.2 4.9 1.6
          Stimulants 10.8 3.7 1.2
               Methamphetamine 5.7 1.7 0.5
          Sedatives 2.1 0.5 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 40.1 20.2 7.9
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.4A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 82,051 18,639 10,380
     Marijuana and Hashish 73,162 12,612 7,185
     Cocaine 28,453 3,307 1,243
          Crack 7,057 1,188 488
     Heroin 3,087 231 116
     Hallucinogens 25,378 1,194 352
          LSD 18,917 131 15
          PCP 6,352 31 20
          Ecstasy 4,656 836 197
     Inhalants 15,398 320 183
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 34,582 7,986 3,549
          Pain Relievers 19,983 5,582 2,321
          Tranquilizers 14,959 2,772 1,129
          Stimulants 16,658 1,387 631
               Methamphetamine 10,261 790 375
          Sedatives 9,075 681 340
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 52,578 10,808 4,897
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.4B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 or Older: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 45.7 10.4 5.8
     Marijuana and Hashish 40.8 7.0 4.0
     Cocaine 15.9 1.8 0.7
          Crack 3.9 0.7 0.3
     Heroin 1.7 0.1 0.1
     Hallucinogens 14.1 0.7 0.2
          LSD 10.5 0.1 0.0
          PCP 3.5 0.0 0.0
          Ecstasy 2.6 0.5 0.1
     Inhalants 8.6 0.2 0.1
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 19.3 4.5 2.0
          Pain Relievers 11.1 3.1 1.3
          Tranquilizers 8.3 1.5 0.6
          Stimulants 9.3 0.8 0.4
               Methamphetamine 5.7 0.4 0.2
          Sedatives 5.1 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 29.3 6.0 2.7
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.5A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or 13: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 1,261 759 348
     Marijuana and Hashish 357 253 119
     Cocaine 25 16 3
          Crack 9 6 2
     Heroin 11 1 *
     Hallucinogens 108 76 35
          LSD 21 13 6
          PCP 22 12 6
          Ecstasy 47 39 14
     Inhalants 685 322 114
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 517 302 141
          Pain Relievers 398 244 125
          Tranquilizers 67 38 18
          Stimulants 116 59 17
               Methamphetamine 19 10 3
          Sedatives 42 21 9
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 1,084 606 256
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.5B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or 13: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 15.2 9.2 4.2
     Marijuana and Hashish 4.3 3.1 1.4
     Cocaine 0.3 0.2 0.0
          Crack 0.1 0.1 0.0
     Heroin 0.1 0.0 *
     Hallucinogens 1.3 0.9 0.4
          LSD 0.3 0.2 0.1
          PCP 0.3 0.1 0.1
          Ecstasy 0.6 0.5 0.2
     Inhalants 8.3 3.9 1.4
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 6.2 3.6 1.7
          Pain Relievers 4.8 2.9 1.5
          Tranquilizers 0.8 0.5 0.2
          Stimulants 1.4 0.7 0.2
               Methamphetamine 0.2 0.1 0.0
          Sedatives 0.5 0.3 0.1
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 13.1 7.3 3.1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.6A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 14 or 15: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 2,615 1,898 946
     Marijuana and Hashish 1,664 1,333 648
     Cocaine 149 123 42
          Crack 38 26 12
     Heroin 25 15 *
     Hallucinogens 388 273 69
          LSD 167 95 18
          PCP 67 39 13
          Ecstasy 175 131 25
     Inhalants 996 416 137
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 1,126 771 339
          Pain Relievers 927 634 286
          Tranquilizers 241 176 58
          Stimulants 351 227 58
               Methamphetamine 120 80 18
          Sedatives 80 49 20
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 1,792 1,118 487
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.6B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 14 or 15: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 30.9 22.4 11.2
     Marijuana and Hashish 19.6 15.7 7.6
     Cocaine 1.8 1.5 0.5
          Crack 0.4 0.3 0.1
     Heroin 0.3 0.2 *
     Hallucinogens 4.6 3.2 0.8
          LSD 2.0 1.1 0.2
          PCP 0.8 0.5 0.2
          Ecstasy 2.1 1.5 0.3
     Inhalants 11.8 4.9 1.6
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 13.3 9.1 4.0
          Pain Relievers 10.9 7.5 3.4
          Tranquilizers 2.8 2.1 0.7
          Stimulants 4.1 2.7 0.7
               Methamphetamine 1.4 0.9 0.2
          Sedatives 0.9 0.6 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 21.2 13.2 5.7
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.7A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 16 or 17: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 3,766 2,837 1,584
     Marijuana and Hashish 3,083 2,319 1,257
     Cocaine 496 369 100
          Crack 116 67 12
     Heroin 57 35 11
     Hallucinogens 924 596 151
          LSD 482 206 37
          PCP 144 59 5
          Ecstasy 598 377 85
     Inhalants 924 340 50
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 1,746 1,210 499
          Pain Relievers 1,450 992 384
          Tranquilizers 527 354 112
          Stimulants 607 364 124
               Methamphetamine 227 135 42
          Sedatives 115 68 19
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 2,410 1,613 678
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.7B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 16 or 17: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 47.1 35.5 19.8
     Marijuana and Hashish 38.6 29.0 15.7
     Cocaine 6.2 4.6 1.3
          Crack 1.5 0.8 0.2
     Heroin 0.7 0.4 0.1
     Hallucinogens 11.5 7.5 1.9
          LSD 6.0 2.6 0.5
          PCP 1.8 0.7 0.1
          Ecstasy 7.5 4.7 1.1
     Inhalants 11.6 4.2 0.6
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 21.8 15.1 6.2
          Pain Relievers 18.1 12.4 4.8
          Tranquilizers 6.6 4.4 1.4
          Stimulants 7.6 4.5 1.6
               Methamphetamine 2.8 1.7 0.5
          Sedatives 1.4 0.9 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 30.1 20.2 8.5
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.8A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 20: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 7,117 4,911 2,797
     Marijuana and Hashish 6,287 4,152 2,434
     Cocaine 1,468 821 244
          Crack 327 104 17
     Heroin 143 63 21
     Hallucinogens 2,646 1,283 309
          LSD 1,538 331 18
          PCP 321 69 6
          Ecstasy 1,706 873 171
     Inhalants 1,720 396 74
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 3,286 1,946 750
          Pain Relievers 2,695 1,602 581
          Tranquilizers 1,211 624 199
          Stimulants 1,254 544 177
               Methamphetamine 545 218 64
          Sedatives 201 55 20
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 4,625 2,756 1,066
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.8B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 20: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 57.2 39.5 22.5
     Marijuana and Hashish 50.5 33.4 19.6
     Cocaine 11.8 6.6 2.0
          Crack 2.6 0.8 0.1
     Heroin 1.1 0.5 0.2
     Hallucinogens 21.3 10.3 2.5
          LSD 12.4 2.7 0.1
          PCP 2.6 0.6 0.0
          Ecstasy 13.7 7.0 1.4
     Inhalants 13.8 3.2 0.6
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 26.4 15.6 6.0
          Pain Relievers 21.6 12.9 4.7
          Tranquilizers 9.7 5.0 1.6
          Stimulants 10.1 4.4 1.4
               Methamphetamine 4.4 1.8 0.5
          Sedatives 1.6 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 37.2 22.1 8.6
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.9A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 21 to 25: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 11,445 6,089 3,467
     Marijuana and Hashish 10,393 5,086 2,942
     Cocaine 3,318 1,266 387
          Crack 855 163 36
     Heroin 344 58 18
     Hallucinogens 4,871 1,327 280
          LSD 3,390 222 18
          PCP 513 25 9
          Ecstasy 2,968 912 185
     Inhalants 3,148 289 76
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 5,300 2,465 933
          Pain Relievers 4,159 1,938 681
          Tranquilizers 2,263 885 289
          Stimulants 2,086 600 209
               Methamphetamine 1,211 306 96
          Sedatives 447 107 29
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 7,812 3,522 1,394
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.9B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 21 to 25: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 61.6 32.8 18.7
     Marijuana and Hashish 55.9 27.4 15.8
     Cocaine 17.9 6.8 2.1
          Crack 4.6 0.9 0.2
     Heroin 1.9 0.3 0.1
     Hallucinogens 26.2 7.1 1.5
          LSD 18.2 1.2 0.1
          PCP 2.8 0.1 0.0
          Ecstasy 16.0 4.9 1.0
     Inhalants 16.9 1.6 0.4
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 28.5 13.3 5.0
          Pain Relievers 22.4 10.4 3.7
          Tranquilizers 12.2 4.8 1.6
          Stimulants 11.2 3.2 1.1
               Methamphetamine 6.5 1.6 0.5
          Sedatives 2.4 0.6 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 42.0 19.0 7.5
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.10A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 to 34: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 20,506 6,851 3,699
     Marijuana and Hashish 18,340 4,997 2,721
     Cocaine 6,189 1,280 429
          Crack 1,892 367 74
     Heroin 534 52 26
     Hallucinogens 7,259 728 190
          LSD 5,391 81 15
          PCP 891 31 20
          Ecstasy 2,720 579 110
     Inhalants 4,945 129 43
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 8,576 2,907 1,274
          Pain Relievers 5,828 2,146 874
          Tranquilizers 3,435 914 385
          Stimulants 3,506 617 294
               Methamphetamine 2,355 346 174
          Sedatives 803 163 104
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 13,665 3,884 1,697
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.10B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 to 34: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 58.3 19.5 10.5
     Marijuana and Hashish 52.2 14.2 7.7
     Cocaine 17.6 3.6 1.2
          Crack 5.4 1.0 0.2
     Heroin 1.5 0.1 0.1
     Hallucinogens 20.6 2.1 0.5
          LSD 15.3 0.2 0.0
          PCP 2.5 0.1 0.1
          Ecstasy 7.7 1.6 0.3
     Inhalants 14.1 0.4 0.1
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 24.4 8.3 3.6
          Pain Relievers 16.6 6.1 2.5
          Tranquilizers 9.8 2.6 1.1
          Stimulants 10.0 1.8 0.8
               Methamphetamine 6.7 1.0 0.5
          Sedatives 2.3 0.5 0.3
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 38.9 11.0 4.8
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.11A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 35 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 61,544 11,788 6,680
     Marijuana and Hashish 54,822 7,615 4,463
     Cocaine 22,264 2,027 814
          Crack 5,165 821 414
     Heroin 2,553 179 90
     Hallucinogens 18,119 466 163
          LSD 13,526 50 *
          PCP 5,461 * *
          Ecstasy 1,936 257 87
     Inhalants 10,453 191 140
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 26,006 5,079 2,275
          Pain Relievers 14,155 3,436 1,447
          Tranquilizers 11,525 1,858 744
          Stimulants 13,152 770 337
               Methamphetamine 7,906 445 201
          Sedatives 8,272 518 236
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 38,913 6,924 3,200
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.11B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 35 or Older: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 42.7 8.2 4.6
     Marijuana and Hashish 38.0 5.3 3.1
     Cocaine 15.4 1.4 0.6
          Crack 3.6 0.6 0.3
     Heroin 1.8 0.1 0.1
     Hallucinogens 12.6 0.3 0.1
          LSD 9.4 0.0 *
          PCP 3.8 * *
          Ecstasy 1.3 0.2 0.1
     Inhalants 7.2 0.1 0.1
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 18.0 3.5 1.6
          Pain Relievers 9.8 2.4 1.0
          Tranquilizers 8.0 1.3 0.5
          Stimulants 9.1 0.5 0.2
               Methamphetamine 5.5 0.3 0.1
          Sedatives 5.7 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 27.0 4.8 2.2
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.12A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 57,573 19,974 11,686
     Marijuana and Hashish 51,189 15,499 9,202
     Cocaine 20,325 3,960 1,364
          Crack 5,408 1,083 400
     Heroin 2,634 291 130
     Hallucinogens 20,055 2,819 770
          LSD 14,800 617 65
          PCP 4,736 125 37
          Ecstasy 5,771 1,793 432
     Inhalants 15,012 1,313 407
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 24,371 7,472 3,086
          Pain Relievers 16,237 5,917 2,303
          Tranquilizers 10,051 2,390 829
          Stimulants 11,703 1,659 652
               Methamphetamine 7,401 859 343
          Sedatives 5,653 490 196
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 37,999 11,184 4,837
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.12B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 50.7 17.6 10.3
     Marijuana and Hashish 45.1 13.6 8.1
     Cocaine 17.9 3.5 1.2
          Crack 4.8 1.0 0.4
     Heroin 2.3 0.3 0.1
     Hallucinogens 17.7 2.5 0.7
          LSD 13.0 0.5 0.1
          PCP 4.2 0.1 0.0
          Ecstasy 5.1 1.6 0.4
     Inhalants 13.2 1.2 0.4
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 21.5 6.6 2.7
          Pain Relievers 14.3 5.2 2.0
          Tranquilizers 8.8 2.1 0.7
          Stimulants 10.3 1.5 0.6
               Methamphetamine 6.5 0.8 0.3
          Sedatives 5.0 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 33.4 9.8 4.3
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.13A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Females: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 50,681 15,158 7,836
     Marijuana and Hashish 43,757 10,256 5,382
     Cocaine 13,585 1,941 656
          Crack 2,994 471 167
     Heroin 1,034 113 36
     Hallucinogens 14,259 1,930 426
          LSD 9,716 381 47
          PCP 2,682 111 21
          Ecstasy 4,379 1,374 244
     Inhalants 7,858 771 228
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 22,187 7,208 3,125
          Pain Relievers 13,374 5,075 2,075
          Tranquilizers 9,216 2,458 975
          Stimulants 9,369 1,522 566
               Methamphetamine 4,982 682 254
          Sedatives 4,308 490 241
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 32,301 9,239 3,940
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.13B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Females: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 41.7 12.5 6.4
     Marijuana and Hashish 36.0 8.4 4.4
     Cocaine 11.2 1.6 0.5
          Crack 2.5 0.4 0.1
     Heroin 0.9 0.1 0.0
     Hallucinogens 11.7 1.6 0.4
          LSD 8.0 0.3 0.0
          PCP 2.2 0.1 0.0
          Ecstasy 3.6 1.1 0.2
     Inhalants 6.5 0.6 0.2
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 18.3 5.9 2.6
          Pain Relievers 11.0 4.2 1.7
          Tranquilizers 7.6 2.0 0.8
          Stimulants 7.7 1.3 0.5
               Methamphetamine 4.1 0.6 0.2
          Sedatives 3.5 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 26.6 7.6 3.2
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.14A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males Aged 12 to 17: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 4,035 2,842 1,560
     Marijuana and Hashish 2,714 2,064 1,152
     Cocaine 337 263 77
          Crack 61 36 10
     Heroin 34 20 6
     Hallucinogens 740 501 130
          LSD 364 183 37
          PCP 106 46 11
          Ecstasy 376 262 58
     Inhalants 1,426 586 159
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 1,641 1,091 456
          Pain Relievers 1,362 913 376
          Tranquilizers 385 249 70
          Stimulants 463 292 103
               Methamphetamine 137 91 36
          Sedatives 84 45 6
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 2,726 1,683 705
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.14B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males Aged 12 to 17: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 31.9 22.5 12.3
     Marijuana and Hashish 21.5 16.3 9.1
     Cocaine 2.7 2.1 0.6
          Crack 0.5 0.3 0.1
     Heroin 0.3 0.2 0.0
     Hallucinogens 5.8 4.0 1.0
          LSD 2.9 1.5 0.3
          PCP 0.8 0.4 0.1
          Ecstasy 3.0 2.1 0.5
     Inhalants 11.3 4.6 1.3
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 13.0 8.6 3.6
          Pain Relievers 10.8 7.2 3.0
          Tranquilizers 3.0 2.0 0.6
          Stimulants 3.7 2.3 0.8
               Methamphetamine 1.1 0.7 0.3
          Sedatives 0.7 0.4 0.0
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 21.6 13.3 5.6
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.15A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Females Aged 12 to 17: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 3,607 2,652 1,318
     Marijuana and Hashish 2,391 1,841 871
     Cocaine 333 245 68
          Crack 102 64 16
     Heroin 60 31 5
     Hallucinogens 680 444 126
          LSD 306 131 23
          PCP 127 64 11
          Ecstasy 444 285 66
     Inhalants 1,179 492 143
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 1,748 1,192 523
          Pain Relievers 1,412 957 418
          Tranquilizers 450 319 117
          Stimulants 611 358 98
               Methamphetamine 229 134 26
          Sedatives 154 93 41
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 2,559 1,655 715
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.15B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Females Aged 12 to 17: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 29.8 21.9 10.9
     Marijuana and Hashish 19.7 15.2 7.2
     Cocaine 2.8 2.0 0.6
          Crack 0.8 0.5 0.1
     Heroin 0.5 0.3 0.0
     Hallucinogens 5.6 3.7 1.0
          LSD 2.5 1.1 0.2
          PCP 1.0 0.5 0.1
          Ecstasy 3.7 2.4 0.5
     Inhalants 9.7 4.1 1.2
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 14.4 9.8 4.3
          Pain Relievers 11.7 7.9 3.5
          Tranquilizers 3.7 2.6 1.0
          Stimulants 5.0 3.0 0.8
               Methamphetamine 1.9 1.1 0.2
          Sedatives 1.3 0.8 0.3
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 21.1 13.7 5.9
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.16A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males Aged 18 to 25: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 9,717 6,095 3,724
     Marijuana and Hashish 8,723 5,251 3,262
     Cocaine 2,813 1,304 403
          Crack 741 173 38
     Heroin 282 79 31
     Hallucinogens 4,144 1,532 393
          LSD 2,772 342 13
          PCP 503 49 7
          Ecstasy 2,516 992 236
     Inhalants 2,958 471 104
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 4,600 2,371 912
          Pain Relievers 3,768 1,961 719
          Tranquilizers 1,909 825 269
          Stimulants 1,784 616 210
               Methamphetamine 894 277 85
          Sedatives 363 94 33
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 6,708 3,484 1,431
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.16B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Males Aged 18 to 25: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 62.6 39.3 24.0
     Marijuana and Hashish 56.2 33.8 21.0
     Cocaine 18.1 8.4 2.6
          Crack 4.8 1.1 0.2
     Heroin 1.8 0.5 0.2
     Hallucinogens 26.7 9.9 2.5
          LSD 17.9 2.2 0.1
          PCP 3.2 0.3 0.0
          Ecstasy 16.2 6.4 1.5
     Inhalants 19.0 3.0 0.7
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 29.6 15.3 5.9
          Pain Relievers 24.3 12.6 4.6
          Tranquilizers 12.3 5.3 1.7
          Stimulants 11.5 4.0 1.4
               Methamphetamine 5.8 1.8 0.5
          Sedatives 2.3 0.6 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 43.2 22.4 9.2
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.17A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Females Aged 18 to 25: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 8,845 4,904 2,540
     Marijuana and Hashish 7,957 3,987 2,113
     Cocaine 1,973 783 227
          Crack 441 94 15
     Heroin 205 42 9
     Hallucinogens 3,372 1,079 196
          LSD 2,156 211 23
          PCP 331 46 8
          Ecstasy 2,158 792 119
     Inhalants 1,909 215 46
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 3,987 2,040 770
          Pain Relievers 3,086 1,579 543
          Tranquilizers 1,564 685 218
          Stimulants 1,556 528 176
               Methamphetamine 862 248 75
          Sedatives 285 68 16
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 5,728 2,794 1,028
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.17B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Females Aged 18 to 25: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 57.1 31.6 16.4
     Marijuana and Hashish 51.3 25.7 13.6
     Cocaine 12.7 5.1 1.5
          Crack 2.8 0.6 0.1
     Heroin 1.3 0.3 0.1
     Hallucinogens 21.8 7.0 1.3
          LSD 13.9 1.4 0.2
          PCP 2.1 0.3 0.1
          Ecstasy 13.9 5.1 0.8
     Inhalants 12.3 1.4 0.3
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 25.7 13.2 5.0
          Pain Relievers 19.9 10.2 3.5
          Tranquilizers 10.1 4.4 1.4
          Stimulants 10.0 3.4 1.1
               Methamphetamine 5.6 1.6 0.5
          Sedatives 1.8 0.4 0.1
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 37.0 18.0 6.6
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.18A Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 100,612 29,638 16,644
     Marijuana and Hashish 89,842 21,850 12,561
     Cocaine 33,239 5,394 1,874
          Crack 8,239 1,454 541
     Heroin 3,574 353 155
     Hallucinogens 32,895 3,804 941
          LSD 23,845 684 51
          PCP 7,185 126 35
          Ecstasy 9,330 2,621 553
     Inhalants 20,265 1,005 334
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 43,169 12,397 5,231
          Pain Relievers 26,836 9,122 3,583
          Tranquilizers 18,433 4,281 1,617
          Stimulants 19,998 2,531 1,017
               Methamphetamine 12,017 1,315 535
          Sedatives 9,723 843 389
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 65,014 17,086 7,356
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.18B Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 or Older: Percentages, 2002
Drug TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Any Illicit Drug1 47.8 14.1 7.9
     Marijuana and Hashish 42.7 10.4 6.0
     Cocaine 15.8 2.6 0.9
          Crack 3.9 0.7 0.3
     Heroin 1.7 0.2 0.1
     Hallucinogens 15.6 1.8 0.4
          LSD 11.3 0.3 0.0
          PCP 3.4 0.1 0.0
          Ecstasy 4.4 1.2 0.3
     Inhalants 9.6 0.5 0.2
     Nonmedical Use of Any Psychotherapeutic2 20.5 5.9 2.5
          Pain Relievers 12.8 4.3 1.7
          Tranquilizers 8.8 2.0 0.8
          Stimulants 9.5 1.2 0.5
               Methamphetamine 5.7 0.6 0.3
          Sedatives 4.6 0.4 0.2
Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana1 30.9 8.1 3.5
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically. Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.19A Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 108,255 35,132 19,522
12 509 290 136
13 752 469 212
14 1,165 824 399
15 1,450 1,074 548
16 1,769 1,318 710
17 1,997 1,519 874
18 2,379 1,758 974
19 2,350 1,620 913
20 2,388 1,533 910
21 2,705 1,593 877
22 2,335 1,304 751
23 2,358 1,276 741
24 2,103 1,028 600
25 1,944 888 499
26–29 8,769 3,421 1,958
30–34 11,738 3,429 1,742
35–39 13,426 3,414 1,890
40–44 14,573 3,166 1,719
45–49 12,908 2,600 1,592
50–54 9,604 1,218 635
55–59 5,139 483 272
60–64 2,754 474 293
65 or Older 3,139 432 280
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.19B Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Percentages, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 46.0 14.9 8.3
12 12.4 7.1 3.3
13 18.0 11.2 5.1
14 26.7 18.9 9.1
15 35.3 26.1 13.3
16 43.7 32.6 17.5
17 50.6 38.5 22.1
18 54.5 40.3 22.3
19 57.5 39.6 22.3
20 59.7 38.4 22.8
21 66.8 39.4 21.7
22 60.4 33.7 19.4
23 61.9 33.5 19.4
24 59.7 29.2 17.0
25 58.4 26.7 15.0
26–29 57.4 22.4 12.8
30–34 59.0 17.2 8.8
35–39 61.0 15.5 8.6
40–44 66.4 14.4 7.8
45–49 60.9 12.3 7.5
50–54 51.1 6.5 3.4
55–59 35.0 3.3 1.9
60–64 23.7 4.1 2.5
65 or Older 9.2 1.3 0.8
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.20A Marijuana Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 94,946 25,755 14,584
12 86 58 24
13 271 195 95
14 641 498 239
15 1,023 835 409
16 1,381 1,057 534
17 1,703 1,262 722
18 2,046 1,462 836
19 2,086 1,379 807
20 2,156 1,311 791
21 2,511 1,360 743
22 2,074 1,103 644
23 2,146 1,055 614
24 1,918 839 515
25 1,744 728 426
26–29 7,803 2,531 1,477
30–34 10,537 2,466 1,245
35–39 12,164 2,260 1,315
40–44 13,496 2,109 1,161
45–49 11,940 1,759 1,135
50–54 8,659 812 464
55–59 4,380 237 108
60–64 2,230 274 173
65 or Older 1,952 165 108
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.20B Marijuana Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Percentages, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 40.4 11.0 6.2
12 2.1 1.4 0.6
13 6.5 4.6 2.3
14 14.7 11.4 5.5
15 24.9 20.3 9.9
16 34.1 26.1 13.2
17 43.1 31.9 18.3
18 46.9 33.5 19.2
19 51.0 33.7 19.7
20 53.9 32.8 19.8
21 62.0 33.6 18.4
22 53.6 28.5 16.7
23 56.3 27.7 16.1
24 54.4 23.8 14.6
25 52.4 21.9 12.8
26–29 51.1 16.6 9.7
30–34 53.0 12.4 6.3
35–39 55.3 10.3 6.0
40–44 61.5 9.6 5.3
45–49 56.4 8.3 5.4
50–54 46.1 4.3 2.5
55–59 29.8 1.6 0.7
60–64 19.2 2.4 1.5
65 or Older 5.7 0.5 0.3
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.21A Cocaine Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 33,910 5,902 2,020
12 10 8 3
13 15 8 1
14 48 43 15
15 101 80 27
16 187 136 45
17 309 233 56
18 355 233 68
19 497 280 89
20 616 308 86
21 752 323 81
22 671 280 92
23 706 278 109
24 646 209 58
25 544 175 48
26–29 2,330 640 184
30–34 3,859 639 245
35–39 5,975 666 253
40–44 6,528 525 220
45–49 5,329 486 248
50–54 2,670 271 68
55–59 959 65 24
60–64 490 14 *
65 or Older 315 * *
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.21B Cocaine Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Percentages, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 14.4 2.5 0.9
12 0.2 0.2 0.1
13 0.4 0.2 0.0
14 1.1 1.0 0.3
15 2.4 2.0 0.7
16 4.6 3.4 1.1
17 7.8 5.9 1.4
18 8.1 5.4 1.6
19 12.2 6.8 2.2
20 15.4 7.7 2.2
21 18.6 8.0 2.0
22 17.4 7.2 2.4
23 18.5 7.3 2.9
24 18.3 5.9 1.6
25 16.3 5.3 1.4
26–29 15.3 4.2 1.2
30–34 19.4 3.2 1.2
35–39 27.2 3.0 1.2
40–44 29.8 2.4 1.0
45–49 25.2 2.3 1.2
50–54 14.2 1.4 0.4
55–59 6.5 0.4 0.2
60–64 4.2 0.1 *
65 or Older 0.9 * *
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.22A Hallucinogen Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 34,314 4,749 1,196
12 35 21 14
13 73 54 21
14 148 109 32
15 240 164 36
16 387 257 69
17 537 340 82
18 783 439 116
19 886 423 101
20 976 421 91
21 1,148 392 82
22 991 282 67
23 1,035 270 54
24 911 221 48
25 787 162 29
26–29 3,255 409 112
30–34 4,004 319 78
35–39 4,302 173 51
40–44 5,098 136 32
45–49 4,748 80 27
50–54 2,612 59 53
55–59 717 17 *
60–64 268 * *
65 or Older 373 * *
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.22B Hallucinogen Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Percentages, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 14.6 2.0 0.5
12 0.8 0.5 0.3
13 1.8 1.3 0.5
14 3.4 2.5 0.7
15 5.8 4.0 0.9
16 9.6 6.3 1.7
17 13.6 8.6 2.1
18 18.0 10.1 2.7
19 21.7 10.3 2.5
20 24.4 10.5 2.3
21 28.4 9.7 2.0
22 25.6 7.3 1.7
23 27.2 7.1 1.4
24 25.8 6.3 1.4
25 23.6 4.9 0.9
26–29 21.3 2.7 0.7
30–34 20.1 1.6 0.4
35–39 19.6 0.8 0.2
40–44 23.2 0.6 0.1
45–49 22.4 0.4 0.1
50–54 13.9 0.3 0.3
55–59 4.9 0.1 *
60–64 2.3 * *
65 or Older 1.1 * *
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.23A Inhalant Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 22,870 2,084 635
12 266 137 58
13 419 185 56
14 498 224 72
15 498 192 65
16 458 163 27
17 466 176 23
18 504 149 22
19 596 145 24
20 620 102 28
21 627 75 26
22 656 63 17
23 709 76 15
24 602 48 12
25 553 26 6
26–29 2,145 95 38
30–34 2,800 34 5
35–39 3,018 25 18
40–44 2,985 60 51
45–49 2,379 63 36
50–54 1,052 * *
55–59 430 * *
60–64 275 * *
65 or Older 312 43 35
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.23B Inhalant Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Percentages, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 9.7 0.9 0.3
12 6.5 3.3 1.4
13 10.0 4.4 1.3
14 11.4 5.1 1.6
15 12.1 4.7 1.6
16 11.3 4.0 0.7
17 11.8 4.5 0.6
18 11.6 3.4 0.5
19 14.6 3.5 0.6
20 15.5 2.6 0.7
21 15.5 1.9 0.7
22 17.0 1.6 0.4
23 18.6 2.0 0.4
24 17.1 1.4 0.3
25 16.6 0.8 0.2
26–29 14.0 0.6 0.3
30–34 14.1 0.2 0.0
35–39 13.7 0.1 0.1
40–44 13.6 0.3 0.2
45–49 11.2 0.3 0.2
50–54 5.6 * *
55–59 2.9 * *
60–64 2.4 * *
65 or Older 0.9 0.1 0.1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.24A Nonmedical Use of Any Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutic in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 46,558 14,680 6,210
12 231 118 58
13 285 184 83
14 483 338 165
15 643 433 175
16 820 557 249
17 926 653 250
18 1,062 655 253
19 1,137 692 259
20 1,087 599 238
21 1,214 605 227
22 1,129 576 234
23 1,084 492 195
24 975 439 143
25 898 352 133
26–29 3,749 1,557 667
30–34 4,827 1,350 607
35–39 5,531 1,559 656
40–44 6,370 1,349 564
45–49 5,736 951 438
50–54 3,620 474 186
55–59 2,084 264 175
60–64 1,130 249 120
65 or Older 1,536 232 136
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of any prescription-type 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 Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.24B Nonmedical Use of Any Prescription-Type Psychotherapeutic in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Percentages, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 19.8 6.2 2.6
12 5.6 2.9 1.4
13 6.8 4.4 2.0
14 11.1 7.8 3.8
15 15.6 10.5 4.2
16 20.2 13.7 6.1
17 23.5 16.5 6.3
18 24.3 15.0 5.8
19 27.8 16.9 6.3
20 27.2 15.0 6.0
21 30.0 14.9 5.6
22 29.2 14.9 6.0
23 28.5 12.9 5.1
24 27.7 12.5 4.1
25 27.0 10.6 4.0
26–29 24.6 10.2 4.4
30–34 24.3 6.8 3.0
35–39 25.1 7.1 3.0
40–44 29.0 6.1 2.6
45–49 27.1 4.5 2.1
50–54 19.3 2.5 1.0
55–59 14.2 1.8 1.2
60–64 9.7 2.1 1.0
65 or Older 4.5 0.7 0.4
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Nonmedical use of any prescription-type 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 Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.25A Any Illicit Drug Use Other Than Marijuana in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 70,300 20,423 8,777
12 461 250 116
13 623 357 140
14 826 519 239
15 966 599 248
16 1,155 750 331
17 1,255 864 347
18 1,533 943 356
19 1,514 919 359
20 1,578 894 350
21 1,783 884 350
22 1,606 792 341
23 1,644 737 311
24 1,449 600 213
25 1,329 509 179
26–29 5,798 2,016 871
30–34 7,867 1,868 826
35–39 9,161 2,112 900
40–44 9,852 1,828 817
45–49 8,426 1,399 688
50–54 5,240 725 305
55–59 2,800 330 199
60–64 1,452 264 120
65 or Older 1,983 267 171
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.25B Any Illicit Drug Use Other Than Marijuana in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month, by Detailed Age Categories: Percentages, 2002
Age Category TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
Total 29.9 8.7 3.7
12 11.2 6.1 2.8
13 14.9 8.5 3.3
14 18.9 11.9 5.5
15 23.5 14.6 6.0
16 28.5 18.5 8.2
17 31.8 21.9 8.8
18 35.1 21.6 8.2
19 37.0 22.5 8.8
20 39.5 22.4 8.8
21 44.1 21.8 8.6
22 41.5 20.5 8.8
23 43.2 19.3 8.2
24 41.1 17.0 6.0
25 39.9 15.3 5.4
26–29 38.0 13.2 5.7
30–34 39.5 9.4 4.2
35–39 41.6 9.6 4.1
40–44 44.9 8.3 3.7
45–49 39.8 6.6 3.2
50–54 27.9 3.9 1.6
55–59 19.1 2.2 1.4
60–64 12.5 2.3 1.0
65 or Older 5.8 0.8 0.5
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug Other Than Marijuana includes cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.26A Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 108,255 35,132 19,522
AGE      
     12–17 7,642 5,494 2,878
     18–25 18,562 11,000 6,264
     26 or Older 82,051 18,639 10,380
GENDER      
     Male 57,573 19,974 11,686
     Female 50,681 15,158 7,836
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 96,936 30,765 17,438
          White 80,297 24,625 14,023
          Black or African American 11,736 4,505 2,601
          American Indian or Alaska Native 864 287 149
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 138 64
          Asian 2,323 684 316
          Two or More Races 1,357 526 285
     Hispanic or Latino 11,318 4,367 2,084
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.26B Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 46.0 14.9 8.3
AGE      
     12–17 30.9 22.2 11.6
     18–25 59.8 35.5 20.2
     26 or Older 45.7 10.4 5.8
GENDER      
     Male 50.7 17.6 10.3
     Female 41.7 12.5 6.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 47.0 14.9 8.5
          White 48.5 14.9 8.5
          Black or African American 43.8 16.8 9.7
          American Indian or Alaska Native 58.4 19.4 10.1
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 17.0 7.9
          Asian 25.6 7.6 3.5
          Two or More Races 54.0 20.9 11.4
     Hispanic or Latino 38.9 15.0 7.2
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.27A Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 7,642 5,494 2,878
GENDER      
     Male 4,035 2,842 1,560
     Female 3,607 2,652 1,318
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 6,422 4,678 2,459
          White 4,940 3,726 1,953
          Black or African American 1,054 669 360
          American Indian or Alaska Native 98 67 39
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 178 108 49
          Two or More Races 123 93 49
     Hispanic or Latino 1,220 816 419
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN      
     Male - White 2,620 1,929 1,042
     Female - White 2,320 1,797 910
     Male - Black or African American 561 351 200
     Female - Black or African American 493 318 160
     Male - Hispanic or Latino 644 425 250
     Female - Hispanic or Latino 577 391 169
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.27B Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 30.9 22.2 11.6
GENDER      
     Male 31.9 22.5 12.3
     Female 29.8 21.9 10.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 30.8 22.5 11.8
          White 31.8 24.0 12.6
          Black or African American 29.1 18.5 10.0
          American Indian or Alaska Native 51.8 35.5 20.9
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 17.6 10.6 4.8
          Two or More Races 31.4 23.8 12.5
     Hispanic or Latino 31.1 20.8 10.7
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN      
     Male - White 32.9 24.2 13.1
     Female - White 30.7 23.8 12.0
     Male - Black or African American 30.8 19.3 11.0
     Female - Black or African American 27.4 17.7 8.9
     Male - Hispanic or Latino 32.0 21.1 12.4
     Female - Hispanic or Latino 30.0 20.4 8.8
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.28A Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 18,562 11,000 6,264
GENDER      
     Male 9,717 6,095 3,724
     Female 8,845 4,904 2,540
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 15,778 9,516 5,487
          White 12,525 7,640 4,424
          Black or African American 2,186 1,258 742
          American Indian or Alaska Native 170 106 63
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 478 254 122
          Two or More Races 308 197 118
     Hispanic or Latino 2,784 1,484 777
EDUCATION      
     < High School 4,089 2,523 1,547
     High School Graduate 6,411 3,667 2,091
     Some College 5,924 3,685 2,055
     College Graduate 2,137 1,125 571
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 9,005 4,989 2,856
     Part-Time 4,593 2,903 1,622
     Unemployed 1,594 1,073 644
     Other1 3,370 2,035 1,143
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.28B Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 59.8 35.5 20.2
GENDER      
     Male 62.6 39.3 24.0
     Female 57.1 31.6 16.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 61.8 37.3 21.5
          White 64.9 39.6 22.9
          Black or African American 53.7 30.9 18.2
          American Indian or Alaska Native 79.2 49.4 29.5
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 34.9 18.6 8.9
          Two or More Races 76.3 48.8 29.3
     Hispanic or Latino 50.7 27.0 14.2
EDUCATION      
     < High School 59.5 36.7 22.5
     High School Graduate 60.6 34.7 19.8
     Some College 60.6 37.7 21.0
     College Graduate 56.3 29.7 15.0
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 62.1 34.4 19.7
     Part-Time 58.1 36.7 20.5
     Unemployed 64.9 43.7 26.2
     Other1 54.6 33.0 18.5
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.29A Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 82,051 18,639 10,380
GENDER      
     Male 43,821 11,037 6,402
     Female 38,229 7,602 3,978
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 74,737 16,571 9,492
          White 62,832 13,259 7,646
          Black or African American 8,496 2,577 1,498
          American Indian or Alaska Native * 113 46
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 1,667 322 145
          Two or More Races 925 236 118
     Hispanic or Latino 7,314 2,068 888
EDUCATION      
     < High School 9,705 3,095 1,832
     High School Graduate 25,050 5,793 3,351
     Some College 22,861 4,971 2,736
     College Graduate 24,435 4,780 2,461
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 56,944 12,516 6,671
     Part-Time 9,506 2,202 1,273
     Unemployed 3,068 1,146 679
     Other1 12,533 2,775 1,756
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.29B Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 45.7 10.4 5.8
GENDER      
     Male 51.3 12.9 7.5
     Female 40.7 8.1 4.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 46.8 10.4 5.9
          White 48.1 10.2 5.9
          Black or African American 44.4 13.5 7.8
          American Indian or Alaska Native * 10.5 4.3
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * *
          Asian 25.0 4.8 2.2
          Two or More Races 53.9 13.7 6.9
     Hispanic or Latino 37.2 10.5 4.5
EDUCATION      
     < High School 32.0 10.2 6.0
     High School Graduate 43.6 10.1 5.8
     Some College 53.4 11.6 6.4
     College Graduate 50.1 9.8 5.0
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 55.8 12.3 6.5
     Part-Time 48.7 11.3 6.5
     Unemployed 59.8 22.3 13.2
     Other1 23.8 5.3 3.3
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.30A Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 100,612 29,638 16,644
GENDER      
     Male 53,538 17,132 10,126
     Female 47,074 12,506 6,518
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 90,514 26,087 14,979
          White 75,357 20,900 12,070
          Black or African American 10,682 3,835 2,241
          American Indian or Alaska Native 766 220 110
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 123 55
          Asian 2,146 576 267
          Two or More Races 1,233 433 236
     Hispanic or Latino 10,098 3,552 1,665
EDUCATION      
     < High School 13,794 5,618 3,379
     High School Graduate 31,461 9,460 5,443
     Some College 28,785 8,656 4,790
     College Graduate 26,572 5,905 3,032
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 65,948 17,505 9,527
     Part-Time 14,099 5,105 2,895
     Unemployed 4,662 2,218 1,323
     Other1 15,903 4,809 2,900
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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Table 1.30B Any Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2002
Demographic Characteristic TIME PERIOD
Lifetime Past Year Past Month
TOTAL 47.8 14.1 7.9
GENDER      
     Male 53.0 17.0 10.0
     Female 43.0 11.4 6.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE      
     Not Hispanic or Latino 48.9 14.1 8.1
          White 50.3 13.9 8.1
          Black or African American 46.1 16.5 9.7
          American Indian or Alaska Native 59.4 17.0 8.5
          Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 16.8 7.5
          Asian 26.7 7.2 3.3
          Two or More Races 58.2 20.4 11.1
     Hispanic or Latino 40.2 14.1 6.6
EDUCATION      
     < High School 37.1 15.1 9.1
     High School Graduate 46.3 13.9 8.0
     Some College 54.8 16.5 9.1
     College Graduate 50.5 11.2 5.8
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT      
     Full-Time 56.6 15.0 8.2
     Part-Time 51.4 18.6 10.5
     Unemployed 61.5 29.2 17.4
     Other1 27.0 8.2 4.9
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Any Illicit Drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or any prescription-type psychotherapeutic used nonmedically.
1 Retired person, disabled person, homemaker, student, or other person not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002.

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