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Table 1.1A – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 138,790 61,203 39,995
Marijuana 128,016 52,454 36,363
Cocaine 40,901 4,765 1,833
Crack 10,640 996 527
Heroin 6,635 1,099 589
Hallucinogens 45,826 7,406 2,234
LSD 29,502 2,477 524
PCP 6,464 183 96
Ecstasy 21,122 2,199 594
Inhalants 25,596 2,178 830
Methamphetamine 16,830 2,549 1,617
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 14,284 4,263
Pain Relievers nr 8,711 2,401
Stimulants nr 3,733 1,104
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 4,887 1,373
Tranquilizers nr 4,317 1,184
Sedatives nr 923 227
Benzodiazepines -- 3,941 --
Opioids nr 9,236 2,791
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 9,177 4,126
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 23,249 9,030
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.1B – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 49.6 21.9 14.3
Marijuana 45.7 18.7 13.0
Cocaine 14.6 1.7 0.7
Crack 3.8 0.4 0.2
Heroin 2.4 0.4 0.2
Hallucinogens 16.4 2.6 0.8
LSD 10.5 0.9 0.2
PCP 2.3 0.1 0.0
Ecstasy 7.5 0.8 0.2
Inhalants 9.1 0.8 0.3
Methamphetamine 6.0 0.9 0.6
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 5.1 1.5
Pain Relievers nr 3.1 0.9
Stimulants nr 1.3 0.4
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 1.7 0.5
Tranquilizers nr 1.5 0.4
Sedatives nr 0.3 0.1
Benzodiazepines -- 1.4 --
Opioids nr 3.3 1.0
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 3.3 1.5
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 8.3 3.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.2A – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 5,549 3,662 1,844
Marijuana 3,423 2,724 1,499
Cocaine 102 40 5
Crack 16 3 *
Heroin 6 * *
Hallucinogens 591 347 78
LSD 419 249 41
PCP 30 20 4
Ecstasy 146 92 9
Inhalants 2,294 626 205
Methamphetamine 50 37 14
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 851 200
Pain Relievers nr 497 115
Stimulants nr 304 74
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 225 44
Tranquilizers nr 198 28
Sedatives nr 41 19
Benzodiazepines -- 181 --
Opioids nr 497 115
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 339 92
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 1,562 476
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.2B – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Percentages, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 21.3 14.1 7.1
Marijuana 13.2 10.5 5.8
Cocaine 0.4 0.2 0.0
Crack 0.1 0.0 *
Heroin 0.0 * *
Hallucinogens 2.3 1.3 0.3
LSD 1.6 1.0 0.2
PCP 0.1 0.1 0.0
Ecstasy 0.6 0.4 0.0
Inhalants 8.8 2.4 0.8
Methamphetamine 0.2 0.1 0.1
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 3.3 0.8
Pain Relievers nr 1.9 0.4
Stimulants nr 1.2 0.3
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 0.9 0.2
Tranquilizers nr 0.8 0.1
Sedatives nr 0.2 0.1
Benzodiazepines -- 0.7 --
Opioids nr 1.9 0.4
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 1.3 0.4
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 6.0 1.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.3A – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 133,241 57,542 38,152
Marijuana 124,593 49,730 34,864
Cocaine 40,798 4,725 1,828
Crack 10,623 993 526
Heroin 6,629 1,099 588
Hallucinogens 45,235 7,058 2,156
LSD 29,082 2,229 483
PCP 6,434 163 92
Ecstasy 20,976 2,107 586
Inhalants 23,302 1,552 625
Methamphetamine 16,780 2,512 1,603
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 13,433 4,063
Pain Relievers nr 8,213 2,286
Stimulants nr 3,429 1,029
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 4,662 1,330
Tranquilizers nr 4,119 1,155
Sedatives nr 881 208
Benzodiazepines -- 3,760 --
Opioids nr 8,738 2,676
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 8,838 4,034
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 21,687 8,554
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.3B – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 52.5 22.7 15.0
Marijuana 49.1 19.6 13.7
Cocaine 16.1 1.9 0.7
Crack 4.2 0.4 0.2
Heroin 2.6 0.4 0.2
Hallucinogens 17.8 2.8 0.8
LSD 11.5 0.9 0.2
PCP 2.5 0.1 0.0
Ecstasy 8.3 0.8 0.2
Inhalants 9.2 0.6 0.2
Methamphetamine 6.6 1.0 0.6
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 5.3 1.6
Pain Relievers nr 3.2 0.9
Stimulants nr 1.4 0.4
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 1.8 0.5
Tranquilizers nr 1.6 0.5
Sedatives nr 0.3 0.1
Benzodiazepines -- 1.5 --
Opioids nr 3.4 1.1
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 3.5 1.6
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 8.5 3.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.4A – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 17,919 12,710 8,472
Marijuana 16,687 11,833 8,073
Cocaine 2,819 1,173 373
Crack 303 74 30
Heroin 327 66 24
Hallucinogens 5,154 2,361 525
LSD 3,173 1,012 172
PCP 230 55 21
Ecstasy 2,658 688 167
Inhalants 2,770 497 121
Methamphetamine 597 166 90
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 2,486 584
Pain Relievers nr 1,018 213
Stimulants nr 1,244 300
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 874 164
Tranquilizers nr 810 143
Sedatives nr 141 31
Benzodiazepines -- 787 --
Opioids nr 1,035 221
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 2,111 669
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 4,614 1,361
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.4B – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Percentages, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 53.6 38.0 25.3
Marijuana 49.9 35.4 24.1
Cocaine 8.4 3.5 1.1
Crack 0.9 0.2 0.1
Heroin 1.0 0.2 0.1
Hallucinogens 15.4 7.1 1.6
LSD 9.5 3.0 0.5
PCP 0.7 0.2 0.1
Ecstasy 7.9 2.1 0.5
Inhalants 8.3 1.5 0.4
Methamphetamine 1.8 0.5 0.3
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 7.4 1.7
Pain Relievers nr 3.0 0.6
Stimulants nr 3.7 0.9
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 2.6 0.5
Tranquilizers nr 2.4 0.4
Sedatives nr 0.4 0.1
Benzodiazepines -- 2.4 --
Opioids nr 3.1 0.7
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 6.3 2.0
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 13.8 4.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.5A – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 115,321 44,831 29,680
Marijuana 107,906 37,897 26,791
Cocaine 37,980 3,551 1,455
Crack 10,320 919 496
Heroin 6,302 1,033 565
Hallucinogens 40,081 4,697 1,631
LSD 25,909 1,216 311
PCP 6,204 108 71
Ecstasy 18,318 1,420 419
Inhalants 20,532 1,055 504
Methamphetamine 16,182 2,346 1,513
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 10,947 3,478
Pain Relievers nr 7,195 2,073
Stimulants nr 2,184 730
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 3,788 1,166
Tranquilizers nr 3,309 1,012
Sedatives nr 740 177
Benzodiazepines -- 2,973 --
Opioids nr 7,703 2,456
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 6,727 3,365
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 17,073 7,193
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.5B – Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Drug Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
ILLICIT DRUGS1 52.3 20.3 13.5
Marijuana 49.0 17.2 12.2
Cocaine 17.2 1.6 0.7
Crack 4.7 0.4 0.2
Heroin 2.9 0.5 0.3
Hallucinogens 18.2 2.1 0.7
LSD 11.8 0.6 0.1
PCP 2.8 0.0 0.0
Ecstasy 8.3 0.6 0.2
Inhalants 9.3 0.5 0.2
Methamphetamine 7.3 1.1 0.7
Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics nr 5.0 1.6
Pain Relievers nr 3.3 0.9
Stimulants nr 1.0 0.3
Tranquilizers or Sedatives nr 1.7 0.5
Tranquilizers nr 1.5 0.5
Sedatives nr 0.3 0.1
Benzodiazepines -- 1.3 --
Opioids nr 3.5 1.1
Central Nervous System Stimulants nr 3.1 1.5
Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana2 nr 7.7 3.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
2 Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.6A – Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 138,790 61,203 39,995
12-20 11,254 7,998 4,553
21 or Older 127,536 53,205 35,442
12-17 5,549 3,662 1,844
12-13 1,020 544 206
14-15 1,687 1,038 485
16-17 2,842 2,080 1,153
18 or Older 133,241 57,542 38,152
18-25 17,919 12,710 8,472
18-20 5,705 4,337 2,709
21-25 12,214 8,373 5,763
26 or Older 115,321 44,831 29,680
26-49 59,739 28,947 19,377
26-29 10,688 6,448 4,537
30-34 13,599 7,240 5,006
35-39 13,440 6,064 3,972
40-44 11,838 5,177 3,279
45-49 10,173 4,018 2,584
50 or Older 55,583 15,884 10,302
50-54 10,697 3,691 2,349
55-59 11,293 3,700 2,421
60-64 12,747 3,522 2,492
65 or Older 20,845 4,971 3,040
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.6B – Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 49.6 21.9 14.3
12-20 28.8 20.5 11.6
21 or Older 53.0 22.1 14.7
12-17 21.3 14.1 7.1
12-13 11.3 6.0 2.3
14-15 20.0 12.3 5.7
16-17 33.3 24.3 13.5
18 or Older 52.5 22.7 15.0
18-25 53.6 38.0 25.3
18-20 43.6 33.2 20.7
21-25 59.9 41.1 28.3
26 or Older 52.3 20.3 13.5
26-49 58.4 28.3 18.9
26-29 61.3 37.0 26.0
30-34 59.8 31.8 22.0
35-39 60.1 27.1 17.8
40-44 58.0 25.4 16.1
45-49 52.5 20.7 13.3
50 or Older 47.1 13.5 8.7
50-54 55.2 19.0 12.1
55-59 53.0 17.4 11.4
60-64 56.5 15.6 11.0
65 or Older 38.0 9.1 5.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.7A – Marijuana Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 128,016 52,454 36,363
12-20 8,557 6,772 4,118
21 or Older 119,459 45,682 32,244
12-17 3,423 2,724 1,499
12-13 256 197 71
14-15 962 778 393
16-17 2,204 1,748 1,035
18 or Older 124,593 49,730 34,864
18-25 16,687 11,833 8,073
18-20 5,134 4,049 2,619
21-25 11,553 7,785 5,454
26 or Older 107,906 37,897 26,791
26-49 55,948 25,147 17,860
26-29 10,141 5,838 4,263
30-34 12,945 6,508 4,645
35-39 12,570 5,200 3,674
40-44 10,958 4,369 2,946
45-49 9,334 3,232 2,332
50 or Older 51,958 12,750 8,931
50-54 9,723 2,948 2,062
55-59 10,698 3,014 2,077
60-64 12,173 2,922 2,212
65 or Older 19,364 3,867 2,580
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.7B – Marijuana Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 45.7 18.7 13.0
12-20 21.9 17.3 10.5
21 or Older 49.6 19.0 13.4
12-17 13.2 10.5 5.8
12-13 2.8 2.2 0.8
14-15 11.4 9.2 4.6
16-17 25.8 20.5 12.1
18 or Older 49.1 19.6 13.7
18-25 49.9 35.4 24.1
18-20 39.3 31.0 20.0
21-25 56.7 38.2 26.8
26 or Older 49.0 17.2 12.2
26-49 54.7 24.6 17.5
26-29 58.2 33.5 24.5
30-34 56.9 28.6 20.4
35-39 56.2 23.3 16.4
40-44 53.7 21.4 14.4
45-49 48.2 16.7 12.0
50 or Older 44.0 10.8 7.6
50-54 50.1 15.2 10.6
55-59 50.2 14.2 9.8
60-64 54.0 13.0 9.8
65 or Older 35.3 7.1 4.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.8A – Cocaine Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 40,901 4,765 1,833
12-20 514 262 67
21 or Older 40,387 4,503 1,766
12-17 102 40 5
12-13 9 * *
14-15 28 5 4
16-17 65 35 1
18 or Older 40,798 4,725 1,828
18-25 2,819 1,173 373
18-20 412 222 62
21-25 2,407 951 311
26 or Older 37,980 3,551 1,455
26-49 17,823 2,542 1,002
26-29 3,009 742 363
30-34 3,869 641 214
35-39 4,236 428 101
40-44 3,706 447 200
45-49 3,004 285 125
50 or Older 20,156 1,009 453
50-54 3,346 401 146
55-59 4,896 233 161
60-64 5,713 130 42
65 or Older 6,202 245 105
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.8B – Cocaine Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 14.6 1.7 0.7
12-20 1.3 0.7 0.2
21 or Older 16.8 1.9 0.7
12-17 0.4 0.2 0.0
12-13 0.1 * *
14-15 0.3 0.1 0.0
16-17 0.8 0.4 0.0
18 or Older 16.1 1.9 0.7
18-25 8.4 3.5 1.1
18-20 3.1 1.7 0.5
21-25 11.8 4.7 1.5
26 or Older 17.2 1.6 0.7
26-49 17.4 2.5 1.0
26-29 17.3 4.3 2.1
30-34 17.0 2.8 0.9
35-39 18.9 1.9 0.4
40-44 18.2 2.2 1.0
45-49 15.5 1.5 0.6
50 or Older 17.1 0.9 0.4
50-54 17.2 2.1 0.8
55-59 23.0 1.1 0.8
60-64 25.3 0.6 0.2
65 or Older 11.3 0.4 0.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.9A – Crack Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 10,640 996 527
12-20 70 10 4
21 or Older 10,570 986 523
12-17 16 3 *
12-13 * * *
14-15 11 1 1
16-17 5 2 *
18 or Older 10,623 993 526
18-25 303 74 30
18-20 53 7 3
21-25 250 68 27
26 or Older 10,320 919 496
26-49 4,400 415 197
26-29 469 52 1
30-34 734 50 24
35-39 1,137 71 29
40-44 1,138 167 101
45-49 921 75 41
50 or Older 5,921 504 299
50-54 1,308 201 79
55-59 1,601 139 129
60-64 1,794 77 34
65 or Older 1,218 87 56
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.9B – Crack Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 3.8 0.4 0.2
12-20 0.2 0.0 0.0
21 or Older 4.4 0.4 0.2
12-17 0.1 0.0 *
12-13 * * *
14-15 0.1 0.0 0.0
16-17 0.1 0.0 *
18 or Older 4.2 0.4 0.2
18-25 0.9 0.2 0.1
18-20 0.4 0.1 0.0
21-25 1.2 0.3 0.1
26 or Older 4.7 0.4 0.2
26-49 4.3 0.4 0.2
26-29 2.7 0.3 0.0
30-34 3.2 0.2 0.1
35-39 5.1 0.3 0.1
40-44 5.6 0.8 0.5
45-49 4.8 0.4 0.2
50 or Older 5.0 0.4 0.3
50-54 6.7 1.0 0.4
55-59 7.5 0.7 0.6
60-64 8.0 0.3 0.2
65 or Older 2.2 0.2 0.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.10A – Hallucinogen Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 45,826 7,406 2,234
12-20 1,920 1,138 215
21 or Older 43,906 6,268 2,018
12-17 591 347 78
12-13 53 34 5
14-15 138 76 24
16-17 401 237 48
18 or Older 45,235 7,058 2,156
18-25 5,154 2,361 525
18-20 1,329 790 137
21-25 3,825 1,571 388
26 or Older 40,081 4,697 1,631
26-49 22,625 4,128 1,382
26-29 4,135 1,424 567
30-34 5,280 1,040 350
35-39 4,941 744 182
40-44 4,570 550 176
45-49 3,700 369 107
50 or Older 17,456 570 249
50-54 3,058 224 109
55-59 3,703 130 73
60-64 5,017 129 62
65 or Older 5,678 87 5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.10B – Hallucinogen Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 16.4 2.6 0.8
12-20 4.9 2.9 0.6
21 or Older 18.2 2.6 0.8
12-17 2.3 1.3 0.3
12-13 0.6 0.4 0.1
14-15 1.6 0.9 0.3
16-17 4.7 2.8 0.6
18 or Older 17.8 2.8 0.8
18-25 15.4 7.1 1.6
18-20 10.2 6.0 1.0
21-25 18.8 7.7 1.9
26 or Older 18.2 2.1 0.7
26-49 22.1 4.0 1.4
26-29 23.7 8.2 3.3
30-34 23.2 4.6 1.5
35-39 22.1 3.3 0.8
40-44 22.4 2.7 0.9
45-49 19.1 1.9 0.6
50 or Older 14.8 0.5 0.2
50-54 15.8 1.2 0.6
55-59 17.4 0.6 0.3
60-64 22.2 0.6 0.3
65 or Older 10.4 0.2 0.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.11A – Inhalant Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 25,596 2,178 830
12-20 3,183 789 245
21 or Older 22,413 1,389 585
12-17 2,294 626 205
12-13 651 233 104
14-15 780 167 46
16-17 863 226 56
18 or Older 23,302 1,552 625
18-25 2,770 497 121
18-20 889 163 40
21-25 1,881 334 81
26 or Older 20,532 1,055 504
26-49 11,544 862 376
26-29 2,038 277 89
30-34 2,340 221 87
35-39 2,417 146 63
40-44 2,538 102 49
45-49 2,212 115 89
50 or Older 8,988 193 128
50-54 1,965 88 79
55-59 2,445 73 26
60-64 2,241 12 8
65 or Older 2,337 21 15
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.11B – Inhalant Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 9.1 0.8 0.3
12-20 8.1 2.0 0.6
21 or Older 9.3 0.6 0.2
12-17 8.8 2.4 0.8
12-13 7.2 2.6 1.1
14-15 9.2 2.0 0.5
16-17 10.1 2.6 0.7
18 or Older 9.2 0.6 0.2
18-25 8.3 1.5 0.4
18-20 6.8 1.2 0.3
21-25 9.2 1.6 0.4
26 or Older 9.3 0.5 0.2
26-49 11.3 0.8 0.4
26-29 11.7 1.6 0.5
30-34 10.3 1.0 0.4
35-39 10.8 0.7 0.3
40-44 12.4 0.5 0.2
45-49 11.4 0.6 0.5
50 or Older 7.6 0.2 0.1
50-54 10.1 0.5 0.4
55-59 11.5 0.3 0.1
60-64 9.9 0.1 0.0
65 or Older 4.3 0.0 0.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.12A – Methamphetamine Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 16,830 2,549 1,617
12-20 178 86 21
21 or Older 16,652 2,463 1,596
12-17 50 37 14
12-13 3 3 3
14-15 10 10 3
16-17 37 24 8
18 or Older 16,780 2,512 1,603
18-25 597 166 90
18-20 127 49 7
21-25 470 117 83
26 or Older 16,182 2,346 1,513
26-49 8,139 1,453 816
26-29 1,062 279 179
30-34 1,468 293 152
35-39 2,052 377 169
40-44 2,066 279 173
45-49 1,491 224 143
50 or Older 8,043 893 697
50-54 1,623 254 181
55-59 2,138 278 175
60-64 2,120 172 152
65 or Older 2,163 189 189
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.12B – Methamphetamine Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 6.0 0.9 0.6
12-20 0.5 0.2 0.1
21 or Older 6.9 1.0 0.7
12-17 0.2 0.1 0.1
12-13 0.0 0.0 0.0
14-15 0.1 0.1 0.0
16-17 0.4 0.3 0.1
18 or Older 6.6 1.0 0.6
18-25 1.8 0.5 0.3
18-20 1.0 0.4 0.1
21-25 2.3 0.6 0.4
26 or Older 7.3 1.1 0.7
26-49 8.0 1.4 0.8
26-29 6.1 1.6 1.0
30-34 6.5 1.3 0.7
35-39 9.2 1.7 0.8
40-44 10.1 1.4 0.8
45-49 7.7 1.2 0.7
50 or Older 6.8 0.8 0.6
50-54 8.4 1.3 0.9
55-59 10.0 1.3 0.8
60-64 9.4 0.8 0.7
65 or Older 3.9 0.3 0.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.13A – Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 71,688 8,711 2,401
12-20 5,380 820 171
21 or Older 66,309 7,891 2,230
12-17 3,342 497 115
12-13 924 158 29
14-15 1,025 138 35
16-17 1,393 201 51
18 or Older 68,346 8,213 2,286
18-25 6,119 1,018 213
18-20 2,038 322 56
21-25 4,081 696 158
26 or Older 62,227 7,195 2,073
26-49 25,899 4,120 1,004
26-29 3,567 749 268
30-34 5,672 983 206
35-39 5,830 863 168
40-44 5,441 932 219
45-49 5,388 593 143
50 or Older 36,329 3,075 1,069
50-54 6,361 770 213
55-59 6,617 575 175
60-64 7,112 816 358
65 or Older 16,238 914 323
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.13B – Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 25.6 3.1 0.9
12-20 13.8 2.1 0.4
21 or Older 27.5 3.3 0.9
12-17 12.8 1.9 0.4
12-13 10.2 1.8 0.3
14-15 12.1 1.6 0.4
16-17 16.3 2.4 0.6
18 or Older 26.9 3.2 0.9
18-25 18.3 3.0 0.6
18-20 15.6 2.5 0.4
21-25 20.0 3.4 0.8
26 or Older 28.2 3.3 0.9
26-49 25.3 4.0 1.0
26-29 20.5 4.3 1.5
30-34 24.9 4.3 0.9
35-39 26.1 3.9 0.8
40-44 26.7 4.6 1.1
45-49 27.8 3.1 0.7
50 or Older 30.8 2.6 0.9
50-54 32.8 4.0 1.1
55-59 31.1 2.7 0.8
60-64 31.5 3.6 1.6
65 or Older 29.6 1.7 0.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.14A – Any Use of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 16,630 3,733 1,104
12-20 2,932 655 155
21 or Older 13,697 3,077 949
12-17 1,821 304 74
12-13 436 26 5
14-15 598 91 23
16-17 787 187 47
18 or Older 14,808 3,429 1,029
18-25 3,354 1,244 300
18-20 1,111 351 81
21-25 2,243 893 219
26 or Older 11,454 2,184 730
26-49 7,531 1,906 627
26-29 1,628 531 107
30-34 1,819 477 202
35-39 1,707 494 161
40-44 1,292 224 75
45-49 1,084 179 82
50 or Older 3,923 278 102
50-54 1,251 86 53
55-59 1,000 82 32
60-64 634 81 14
65 or Older 1,039 29 3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.14B – Any Use of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 5.9 1.3 0.4
12-20 7.5 1.7 0.4
21 or Older 5.7 1.3 0.4
12-17 7.0 1.2 0.3
12-13 4.8 0.3 0.1
14-15 7.1 1.1 0.3
16-17 9.2 2.2 0.5
18 or Older 5.8 1.4 0.4
18-25 10.0 3.7 0.9
18-20 8.5 2.7 0.6
21-25 11.0 4.4 1.1
26 or Older 5.2 1.0 0.3
26-49 7.4 1.9 0.6
26-29 9.3 3.0 0.6
30-34 8.0 2.1 0.9
35-39 7.6 2.2 0.7
40-44 6.3 1.1 0.4
45-49 5.6 0.9 0.4
50 or Older 3.3 0.2 0.1
50-54 6.4 0.4 0.3
55-59 4.7 0.4 0.2
60-64 2.8 0.4 0.1
65 or Older 1.9 0.1 0.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.15A – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 40,899 4,887 1,373
12-20 1,908 495 83
21 or Older 38,991 4,393 1,290
12-17 1,002 225 44
12-13 224 12 3
14-15 298 66 25
16-17 480 147 15
18 or Older 39,897 4,662 1,330
18-25 2,950 874 164
18-20 906 269 40
21-25 2,044 605 124
26 or Older 36,947 3,788 1,166
26-49 14,732 2,421 656
26-29 2,125 494 156
30-34 2,979 684 150
35-39 3,295 483 127
40-44 3,198 393 117
45-49 3,136 368 105
50 or Older 22,215 1,366 510
50-54 3,666 266 91
55-59 4,068 452 178
60-64 4,324 285 86
65 or Older 10,157 363 155
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.15B – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 14.6 1.7 0.5
12-20 4.9 1.3 0.2
21 or Older 16.2 1.8 0.5
12-17 3.9 0.9 0.2
12-13 2.5 0.1 0.0
14-15 3.5 0.8 0.3
16-17 5.6 1.7 0.2
18 or Older 15.7 1.8 0.5
18-25 8.8 2.6 0.5
18-20 6.9 2.1 0.3
21-25 10.0 3.0 0.6
26 or Older 16.8 1.7 0.5
26-49 14.4 2.4 0.6
26-29 12.2 2.8 0.9
30-34 13.1 3.0 0.7
35-39 14.7 2.2 0.6
40-44 15.7 1.9 0.6
45-49 16.2 1.9 0.5
50 or Older 18.8 1.2 0.4
50-54 18.9 1.4 0.5
55-59 19.1 2.1 0.8
60-64 19.2 1.3 0.4
65 or Older 18.5 0.7 0.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.16A – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 32,735 4,317 1,184
12-20 1,440 441 59
21 or Older 31,295 3,876 1,125
12-17 737 198 28
12-13 141 7 *
14-15 212 50 17
16-17 384 141 11
18 or Older 31,998 4,119 1,155
18-25 2,449 810 143
18-20 703 243 31
21-25 1,746 567 113
26 or Older 29,549 3,309 1,012
26-49 12,520 2,247 579
26-29 1,945 462 134
30-34 2,623 659 128
35-39 2,779 424 122
40-44 2,677 355 99
45-49 2,497 347 95
50 or Older 17,029 1,062 434
50-54 2,794 197 90
55-59 3,158 363 165
60-64 3,328 233 59
65 or Older 7,749 269 120
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.16B – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 11.7 1.5 0.4
12-20 3.7 1.1 0.2
21 or Older 13.0 1.6 0.5
12-17 2.8 0.8 0.1
12-13 1.6 0.1 *
14-15 2.5 0.6 0.2
16-17 4.5 1.7 0.1
18 or Older 12.6 1.6 0.5
18-25 7.3 2.4 0.4
18-20 5.4 1.9 0.2
21-25 8.6 2.8 0.6
26 or Older 13.4 1.5 0.5
26-49 12.2 2.2 0.6
26-29 11.2 2.7 0.8
30-34 11.5 2.9 0.6
35-39 12.4 1.9 0.5
40-44 13.1 1.7 0.5
45-49 12.9 1.8 0.5
50 or Older 14.4 0.9 0.4
50-54 14.4 1.0 0.5
55-59 14.8 1.7 0.8
60-64 14.8 1.0 0.3
65 or Older 14.1 0.5 0.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.17A – Any Use of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 14,548 923 227
12-20 685 74 30
21 or Older 13,863 849 198
12-17 408 41 19
12-13 107 7 3
14-15 139 21 12
16-17 162 14 4
18 or Older 14,140 881 208
18-25 846 141 31
18-20 277 32 11
21-25 568 109 20
26 or Older 13,295 740 177
26-49 4,437 415 100
26-29 480 93 29
30-34 740 93 22
35-39 960 80 7
40-44 1,134 106 21
45-49 1,122 43 20
50 or Older 8,858 325 78
50-54 1,455 70 2
55-59 1,540 91 14
60-64 1,911 57 27
65 or Older 3,951 107 34
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.17B – Any Use of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year and Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 5.2 0.3 0.1
12-20 1.8 0.2 0.1
21 or Older 5.8 0.4 0.1
12-17 1.6 0.2 0.1
12-13 1.2 0.1 0.0
14-15 1.6 0.2 0.1
16-17 1.9 0.2 0.0
18 or Older 5.6 0.3 0.1
18-25 2.5 0.4 0.1
18-20 2.1 0.2 0.1
21-25 2.8 0.5 0.1
26 or Older 6.0 0.3 0.1
26-49 4.3 0.4 0.1
26-29 2.8 0.5 0.2
30-34 3.3 0.4 0.1
35-39 4.3 0.4 0.0
40-44 5.6 0.5 0.1
45-49 5.8 0.2 0.1
50 or Older 7.5 0.3 0.1
50-54 7.5 0.4 0.0
55-59 7.2 0.4 0.1
60-64 8.5 0.3 0.1
65 or Older 7.2 0.2 0.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.18A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
TOTAL 25,630 3,941
12-20 1,106 419
21 or Older 24,524 3,522
12-17 462 181
12-13 64 9
14-15 127 41
16-17 270 131
18 or Older 25,168 3,760
18-25 2,147 787
18-20 644 238
21-25 1,503 549
26 or Older 23,021 2,973
26-49 10,134 2,078
26-29 1,569 434
30-34 2,229 634
35-39 2,216 377
40-44 2,234 316
45-49 1,886 316
50 or Older 12,887 895
50-54 2,091 164
55-59 2,348 293
60-64 2,752 218
65 or Older 5,696 221
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.18B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
TOTAL 9.2 1.4
12-20 2.8 1.1
21 or Older 10.2 1.5
12-17 1.8 0.7
12-13 0.7 0.1
14-15 1.5 0.5
16-17 3.2 1.5
18 or Older 9.9 1.5
18-25 6.4 2.4
18-20 4.9 1.8
21-25 7.4 2.7
26 or Older 10.4 1.3
26-49 9.9 2.0
26-29 9.0 2.5
30-34 9.8 2.8
35-39 9.9 1.7
40-44 10.9 1.5
45-49 9.7 1.6
50 or Older 10.9 0.8
50-54 10.8 0.8
55-59 11.0 1.4
60-64 12.2 1.0
65 or Older 10.4 0.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.19A – Any Use of Opioids in Past Year and Misuse of Opioids in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year1
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 71,901 9,236 2,791
12-20 5,380 824 174
21 or Older 66,520 8,411 2,617
12-17 3,342 497 115
12-13 924 158 29
14-15 1,025 138 35
16-17 1,393 201 51
18 or Older 68,558 8,738 2,676
18-25 6,128 1,035 221
18-20 2,038 327 59
21-25 4,090 708 161
26 or Older 62,430 7,703 2,456
26-49 26,031 4,402 1,278
26-29 3,585 790 302
30-34 5,689 1,035 266
35-39 5,860 949 231
40-44 5,481 1,005 317
45-49 5,416 623 162
50 or Older 36,399 3,301 1,178
50-54 6,363 772 219
55-59 6,617 582 195
60-64 7,112 897 372
65 or Older 16,307 1,051 391
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Any use of opioids includes the use of heroin or any use of prescription pain relievers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.19B – Any Use of Opioids in Past Year and Misuse of Opioids in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year1
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 25.7 3.3 1.0
12-20 13.8 2.1 0.4
21 or Older 27.6 3.5 1.1
12-17 12.8 1.9 0.4
12-13 10.2 1.8 0.3
14-15 12.1 1.6 0.4
16-17 16.3 2.4 0.6
18 or Older 27.0 3.4 1.1
18-25 18.3 3.1 0.7
18-20 15.6 2.5 0.5
21-25 20.1 3.5 0.8
26 or Older 28.3 3.5 1.1
26-49 25.4 4.3 1.2
26-29 20.6 4.5 1.7
30-34 25.0 4.6 1.2
35-39 26.2 4.2 1.0
40-44 26.8 4.9 1.6
45-49 27.9 3.2 0.8
50 or Older 30.8 2.8 1.0
50-54 32.8 4.0 1.1
55-59 31.1 2.7 0.9
60-64 31.5 4.0 1.7
65 or Older 29.8 1.9 0.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Any use of opioids includes the use of heroin or any use of prescription pain relievers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.20A – Any Use of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year and Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year1
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 21,329 9,177 4,126
12-20 3,077 862 232
21 or Older 18,252 8,315 3,894
12-17 1,841 339 92
12-13 436 29 8
14-15 601 97 27
16-17 804 213 56
18 or Older 19,488 8,838 4,034
18-25 4,064 2,111 669
18-20 1,236 523 141
21-25 2,828 1,588 529
26 or Older 15,424 6,727 3,365
26-49 9,988 4,808 2,187
26-29 2,214 1,245 598
30-34 2,299 1,093 504
35-39 2,251 1,126 401
40-44 1,761 747 360
45-49 1,463 596 323
50 or Older 5,435 1,919 1,178
50-54 1,795 660 344
55-59 1,394 485 334
60-64 841 322 208
65 or Older 1,405 451 292
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Any use of central nervous system stimulants includes the use of cocaine, the use of methamphetamine, or any use of prescription stimulants.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.20B – Any Use of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year and Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Any Use in Past Year1
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 7.6 3.3 1.5
12-20 7.9 2.2 0.6
21 or Older 7.6 3.5 1.6
12-17 7.1 1.3 0.4
12-13 4.8 0.3 0.1
14-15 7.1 1.1 0.3
16-17 9.4 2.5 0.7
18 or Older 7.7 3.5 1.6
18-25 12.1 6.3 2.0
18-20 9.5 4.0 1.1
21-25 13.9 7.8 2.6
26 or Older 7.0 3.1 1.5
26-49 9.8 4.7 2.1
26-29 12.7 7.1 3.4
30-34 10.1 4.8 2.2
35-39 10.1 5.0 1.8
40-44 8.6 3.7 1.8
45-49 7.5 3.1 1.7
50 or Older 4.6 1.6 1.0
50-54 9.3 3.4 1.8
55-59 6.5 2.3 1.6
60-64 3.7 1.4 0.9
65 or Older 2.6 0.8 0.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Any use of central nervous system stimulants includes the use of cocaine, the use of methamphetamine, or any use of prescription stimulants.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.21A – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Age Category Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 23,249 9,030
12-20 2,996 838
21 or Older 20,252 8,193
12-17 1,562 476
12-13 395 137
14-15 408 124
16-17 759 216
18 or Older 21,687 8,554
18-25 4,614 1,361
18-20 1,434 361
21-25 3,179 1,000
26 or Older 17,073 7,193
26-49 11,359 4,577
26-29 2,718 1,297
30-34 2,661 1,077
35-39 2,461 844
40-44 1,992 811
45-49 1,527 548
50 or Older 5,714 2,615
50-54 1,420 623
55-59 1,316 658
60-64 1,331 581
65 or Older 1,647 753
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.21B – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Year and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Detailed Age Category, Percentages, 2021
Age Category Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 8.3 3.2
12-20 7.7 2.1
21 or Older 8.4 3.4
12-17 6.0 1.8
12-13 4.4 1.5
14-15 4.8 1.5
16-17 8.9 2.5
18 or Older 8.5 3.4
18-25 13.8 4.1
18-20 11.0 2.8
21-25 15.6 4.9
26 or Older 7.7 3.3
26-49 11.1 4.5
26-29 15.6 7.4
30-34 11.7 4.7
35-39 11.0 3.8
40-44 9.8 4.0
45-49 7.9 2.8
50 or Older 4.8 2.2
50-54 7.3 3.2
55-59 6.2 3.1
60-64 5.9 2.6
65 or Older 3.0 1.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.22A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Prescription Drug/Age Group Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
among Total Population
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
among Past Year Any Users
(2021)
PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS 97,719 14,284 14,284
12-17 4,986 851 851
18 or Older 92,733 13,433 13,433
18-25 9,552 2,486 2,486
26 or Older 83,181 10,947 10,947
PAIN RELIEVERS 71,688 8,711 8,711
12-17 3,342 497 497
18 or Older 68,346 8,213 8,213
18-25 6,119 1,018 1,018
26 or Older 62,227 7,195 7,195
STIMULANTS 16,630 3,733 3,733
12-17 1,821 304 304
18 or Older 14,808 3,429 3,429
18-25 3,354 1,244 1,244
26 or Older 11,454 2,184 2,184
TRANQUILIZERS OR SEDATIVES 40,899 4,887 4,887
12-17 1,002 225 225
18 or Older 39,897 4,662 4,662
18-25 2,950 874 874
26 or Older 36,947 3,788 3,788
TRANQUILIZERS 32,735 4,317 4,317
12-17 737 198 198
18 or Older 31,998 4,119 4,119
18-25 2,449 810 810
26 or Older 29,549 3,309 3,309
SEDATIVES 14,548 923 923
12-17 408 41 41
18 or Older 14,140 881 881
18-25 846 141 141
26 or Older 13,295 740 740
BENZODIAZEPINES 25,630 3,941 3,941
12-17 462 181 *
18 or Older 25,168 3,760 3,760
18-25 2,147 787 787
26 or Older 23,021 2,973 2,973
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.22B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Prescription Drug/Age Group Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
among Total Population
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year
among Past Year Any Users
(2021)
PSYCHOTHERAPEUTICS 34.9 5.1 14.6
12-17 19.2 3.3 17.1
18 or Older 36.5 5.3 14.5
18-25 28.5 7.4 26.0
26 or Older 37.7 5.0 13.2
PAIN RELIEVERS 25.6 3.1 12.2
12-17 12.8 1.9 14.9
18 or Older 26.9 3.2 12.0
18-25 18.3 3.0 16.6
26 or Older 28.2 3.3 11.6
STIMULANTS 5.9 1.3 22.4
12-17 7.0 1.2 16.7
18 or Older 5.8 1.4 23.2
18-25 10.0 3.7 37.1
26 or Older 5.2 1.0 19.1
TRANQUILIZERS OR SEDATIVES 14.6 1.7 12.0
12-17 3.9 0.9 22.5
18 or Older 15.7 1.8 11.7
18-25 8.8 2.6 29.6
26 or Older 16.8 1.7 10.3
TRANQUILIZERS 11.7 1.5 13.2
12-17 2.8 0.8 26.9
18 or Older 12.6 1.6 12.9
18-25 7.3 2.4 33.1
26 or Older 13.4 1.5 11.2
SEDATIVES 5.2 0.3 6.3
12-17 1.6 0.2 10.2
18 or Older 5.6 0.3 6.2
18-25 2.5 0.4 16.7
26 or Older 6.0 0.3 5.6
BENZODIAZEPINES 9.2 1.4 15.4
12-17 1.8 0.7 *
18 or Older 9.9 1.5 14.9
18-25 6.4 2.4 36.6
26 or Older 10.4 1.3 12.9
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.23A – Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 138,790 5,549 133,241 17,919 115,321
GENDER          
Male 71,693 2,590 69,103 8,980 60,123
Female 67,097 2,959 64,137 8,939 55,198
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 119,405 4,114 115,292 14,117 101,175
White 93,800 2,839 90,961 10,317 80,644
Black or African American 16,433 690 15,743 2,241 13,502
AIAN 1,173 * 1,098 * 846
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 4,107 202 3,904 668 3,237
Two or More Races 3,320 235 3,085 555 2,530
Hispanic or Latino 19,384 1,435 17,949 3,802 14,147
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 11,336 1,760 9,576
High School Graduate da da 33,841 5,285 28,556
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 45,509 7,813 37,696
College Graduate da da 42,554 3,060 39,494
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 65,708 7,594 58,114
Part-Time da da 17,068 4,323 12,745
Unemployed da da 7,924 1,785 6,139
Other1 da da 42,541 4,218 38,323
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.23B – Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 49.6 21.3 52.5 53.6 52.3
GENDER          
Male 52.4 19.5 56.0 53.7 56.3
Female 46.9 23.2 49.2 53.4 48.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 51.9 21.2 54.7 55.1 54.7
White 54.8 21.6 57.6 58.2 57.5
Black or African American 48.0 19.5 51.2 49.1 51.6
AIAN 65.4 * 67.7 * 65.3
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 24.9 13.8 26.0 34.2 24.8
Two or More Races 61.5 25.6 68.9 61.0 70.9
Hispanic or Latino 38.9 21.6 41.6 48.6 40.1
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 39.4 47.1 38.3
High School Graduate da da 48.5 49.7 48.2
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 59.1 55.5 59.9
College Graduate da da 54.4 60.9 53.9
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 57.5 60.2 57.2
Part-Time da da 55.9 52.8 57.0
Unemployed da da 59.9 56.8 60.9
Other1 da da 44.4 44.3 44.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime includes the misuse of prescription psychotherapeutics even though those estimates are not reported due to potential underreporting in lifetime prescription psychotherapeutics estimates.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.24A – Illicit Drug Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 61,203 3,662 57,542 12,710 44,831
GENDER          
Male 32,561 1,603 30,959 6,526 24,433
Female 28,642 2,059 26,583 6,185 20,398
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 51,539 2,754 48,785 10,140 38,645
White 38,526 1,924 36,603 7,248 29,355
Black or African American 8,318 455 7,863 1,757 6,106
AIAN 648 * 605 * 410
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 1,832 99 1,733 482 1,251
Two or More Races 1,868 182 1,686 414 1,273
Hispanic or Latino 9,664 908 8,757 2,570 6,187
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 5,803 1,295 4,508
High School Graduate da da 15,247 3,820 11,427
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 20,873 5,586 15,288
College Graduate da da 15,619 2,009 13,609
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 27,286 5,100 22,187
Part-Time da da 8,471 3,274 5,197
Unemployed da da 4,755 1,377 3,378
Other1 da da 17,030 2,959 14,070
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.24B – Illicit Drug Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 21.9 14.1 22.7 38.0 20.3
GENDER          
Male 23.8 12.1 25.1 39.0 22.9
Female 20.0 16.2 20.4 37.0 18.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 22.4 14.2 23.2 39.6 20.9
White 22.5 14.6 23.2 40.9 20.9
Black or African American 24.3 12.9 25.6 38.5 23.3
AIAN 36.1 * 37.3 * 31.6
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 11.1 6.8 11.5 24.7 9.6
Two or More Races 34.6 19.8 37.7 45.5 35.7
Hispanic or Latino 19.4 13.7 20.3 32.9 17.5
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 20.2 34.6 18.0
High School Graduate da da 21.8 36.0 19.3
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 27.1 39.7 24.3
College Graduate da da 20.0 40.0 18.6
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 23.9 40.5 21.8
Part-Time da da 27.7 40.0 23.2
Unemployed da da 35.9 43.8 33.5
Other1 da da 17.8 31.1 16.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.25A – Illicit Drug Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 39,995 1,844 38,152 8,472 29,680
GENDER          
Male 22,291 835 21,456 4,504 16,952
Female 17,704 1,009 16,696 3,968 12,727
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 34,030 1,422 32,608 6,775 25,833
White 25,464 982 24,482 4,752 19,730
Black or African American 5,641 264 5,377 1,247 4,129
AIAN 500 * 475 * 346
NHOPI 188 * * * *
Asian 980 31 950 301 649
Two or More Races 1,256 88 1,168 312 856
Hispanic or Latino 5,965 421 5,544 1,697 3,847
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 3,926 940 2,986
High School Graduate da da 10,730 2,613 8,117
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 14,124 3,614 10,510
College Graduate da da 9,372 1,305 8,066
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 17,585 3,493 14,091
Part-Time da da 5,469 2,055 3,414
Unemployed da da 3,440 1,011 2,429
Other1 da da 11,658 1,913 9,745
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.25B – Illicit Drug Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 14.3 7.1 15.0 25.3 13.5
GENDER          
Male 16.3 6.3 17.4 26.9 15.9
Female 12.4 7.9 12.8 23.7 11.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 14.8 7.3 15.5 26.4 14.0
White 14.9 7.5 15.5 26.8 14.1
Black or African American 16.5 7.5 17.5 27.3 15.8
AIAN 27.9 * 29.3 * 26.7
NHOPI 18.4 * * * *
Asian 5.9 2.1 6.3 15.4 5.0
Two or More Races 23.3 9.6 26.1 34.3 24.0
Hispanic or Latino 12.0 6.3 12.9 21.7 10.9
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 13.7 25.1 11.9
High School Graduate da da 15.4 24.6 13.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 18.3 25.7 16.7
College Graduate da da 12.0 26.0 11.0
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 15.4 27.7 13.9
Part-Time da da 17.9 25.1 15.3
Unemployed da da 26.0 32.2 24.1
Other1 da da 12.2 20.1 11.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.26A – Marijuana Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 128,016 3,423 124,593 16,687 107,906
GENDER          
Male 66,431 1,566 64,865 8,397 56,468
Female 61,585 1,857 59,728 8,290 51,438
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 111,064 2,562 108,502 13,178 95,324
White 87,745 1,831 85,914 9,635 76,279
Black or African American 15,158 392 14,765 2,148 12,617
AIAN 1,090 * 1,040 * 803
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 3,501 71 3,430 572 2,858
Two or More Races 3,095 157 2,938 502 2,436
Hispanic or Latino 16,951 860 16,091 3,509 12,582
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 10,102 1,598 8,504
High School Graduate da da 31,666 4,883 26,782
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 43,029 7,287 35,742
College Graduate da da 39,796 2,919 36,878
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 61,933 7,237 54,697
Part-Time da da 15,865 4,000 11,865
Unemployed da da 7,452 1,602 5,850
Other1 da da 39,342 3,849 35,493
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.26B – Marijuana Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 45.7 13.2 49.1 49.9 49.0
GENDER          
Male 48.6 11.8 52.5 50.2 52.9
Female 43.0 14.6 45.8 49.5 45.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 48.3 13.2 51.5 51.4 51.5
White 51.3 13.9 54.4 54.4 54.4
Black or African American 44.2 11.1 48.0 47.1 48.2
AIAN 60.7 * 64.1 * 61.9
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 21.2 4.8 22.8 29.3 21.9
Two or More Races 57.4 17.1 65.6 55.2 68.3
Hispanic or Latino 34.1 12.9 37.3 44.9 35.6
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 35.1 42.7 34.0
High School Graduate da da 45.4 46.0 45.2
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 55.9 51.8 56.8
College Graduate da da 50.8 58.1 50.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 54.2 57.4 53.8
Part-Time da da 51.9 48.9 53.0
Unemployed da da 56.3 50.9 58.0
Other1 da da 41.1 40.4 41.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.27A – Marijuana Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 52,454 2,724 49,730 11,833 37,897
GENDER          
Male 28,489 1,230 27,258 6,113 21,145
Female 23,965 1,494 22,472 5,720 16,752
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 44,603 2,106 42,497 9,431 33,067
White 33,317 1,488 31,829 6,713 25,116
Black or African American 7,294 338 6,956 1,691 5,265
AIAN 628 * 593 * 404
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 1,425 59 1,366 422 944
Two or More Races 1,655 137 1,519 378 1,141
Hispanic or Latino 7,851 618 7,233 2,403 4,830
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 4,695 1,196 3,499
High School Graduate da da 13,059 3,496 9,563
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 18,483 5,266 13,218
College Graduate da da 13,493 1,876 11,617
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 23,830 4,763 19,066
Part-Time da da 7,614 3,063 4,551
Unemployed da da 4,258 1,281 2,976
Other1 da da 14,028 2,726 11,303
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.27B – Marijuana Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 18.7 10.5 19.6 35.4 17.2
GENDER          
Male 20.8 9.3 22.1 36.6 19.8
Female 16.7 11.7 17.2 34.2 14.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 19.4 10.9 20.2 36.8 17.9
White 19.5 11.3 20.2 37.9 17.9
Black or African American 21.3 9.6 22.6 37.0 20.1
AIAN 35.0 * 36.6 * 31.2
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 8.6 4.1 9.1 21.6 7.2
Two or More Races 30.7 14.9 33.9 41.6 32.0
Hispanic or Latino 15.8 9.3 16.8 30.7 13.7
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 16.3 32.0 14.0
High School Graduate da da 18.7 32.9 16.2
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 24.0 37.4 21.0
College Graduate da da 17.2 37.3 15.9
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 20.9 37.8 18.8
Part-Time da da 24.9 37.4 20.3
Unemployed da da 32.2 40.7 29.5
Other1 da da 14.6 28.6 13.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.28A – Marijuana Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 36,363 1,499 34,864 8,073 26,791
GENDER          
Male 20,682 692 19,991 4,358 15,633
Female 15,680 807 14,873 3,715 11,158
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 31,128 1,173 29,956 6,477 23,478
White 23,153 844 22,308 4,516 17,793
Black or African American 5,278 200 5,078 1,214 3,864
AIAN 485 * 466 * 338
NHOPI 179 * * * *
Asian 893 18 876 283 593
Two or More Races 1,141 63 1,077 309 768
Hispanic or Latino 5,234 326 4,908 1,596 3,312
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 3,483 905 2,578
High School Graduate da da 9,699 2,455 7,244
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 13,199 3,487 9,712
College Graduate da da 8,483 1,227 7,256
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 16,409 3,347 13,062
Part-Time da da 5,091 1,955 3,137
Unemployed da da 3,196 962 2,234
Other1 da da 10,168 1,810 8,358
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.28B – Marijuana Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 13.0 5.8 13.7 24.1 12.2
GENDER          
Male 15.1 5.2 16.2 26.1 14.6
Female 11.0 6.3 11.4 22.2 9.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 13.5 6.1 14.2 25.3 12.7
White 13.5 6.4 14.1 25.5 12.7
Black or African American 15.4 5.6 16.5 26.6 14.8
AIAN 27.0 * 28.8 * 26.1
NHOPI 17.4 * * * *
Asian 5.4 1.2 5.8 14.5 4.5
Two or More Races 21.1 6.9 24.1 34.0 21.5
Hispanic or Latino 10.5 4.9 11.4 20.4 9.4
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 12.1 24.2 10.3
High School Graduate da da 13.9 23.1 12.2
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 17.1 24.8 15.4
College Graduate da da 10.8 24.4 9.9
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 14.4 26.6 12.9
Part-Time da da 16.7 23.9 14.0
Unemployed da da 24.2 30.6 22.2
Other1 da da 10.6 19.0 9.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.29A – Cocaine Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 40,901 102 40,798 2,819 37,980
GENDER          
Male 23,395 70 23,325 1,599 21,726
Female 17,506 33 17,473 1,220 16,253
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 35,709 66 35,643 2,229 33,414
White 29,714 61 29,653 1,878 27,775
Black or African American 3,526 4 3,522 69 3,453
AIAN 408 0 407 * 351
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 845 * 845 119 726
Two or More Races 1,114 2 1,113 100 1,013
Hispanic or Latino 5,192 36 5,156 590 4,566
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 3,818 255 3,563
High School Graduate da da 10,930 746 10,184
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 14,657 1,169 13,488
College Graduate da da 11,394 649 10,745
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 19,288 1,277 18,012
Part-Time da da 4,920 595 4,325
Unemployed da da 2,860 336 2,525
Other1 da da 13,730 612 13,119
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.29B – Cocaine Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 14.6 0.4 16.1 8.4 17.2
GENDER          
Male 17.1 0.5 18.9 9.6 20.4
Female 12.2 0.3 13.4 7.3 14.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 15.5 0.3 16.9 8.7 18.1
White 17.4 0.5 18.8 10.6 19.8
Black or African American 10.3 0.1 11.5 1.5 13.2
AIAN 22.7 0.3 25.1 * 27.1
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 5.1 * 5.6 6.1 5.6
Two or More Races 20.7 0.2 24.9 10.9 28.4
Hispanic or Latino 10.4 0.5 12.0 7.5 12.9
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 13.3 6.8 14.2
High School Graduate da da 15.7 7.0 17.2
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 19.0 8.3 21.4
College Graduate da da 14.6 12.9 14.7
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 16.9 10.1 17.7
Part-Time da da 16.1 7.3 19.3
Unemployed da da 21.6 10.7 25.0
Other1 da da 14.3 6.4 15.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.30A – Cocaine Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 4,765 40 4,725 1,173 3,551
GENDER          
Male 2,946 25 2,920 650 2,270
Female 1,819 14 1,804 523 1,281
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,907 34 3,873 958 2,914
White 2,927 32 2,895 759 2,136
Black or African American 594 * 594 45 548
AIAN 51 0 51 * 13
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 157 * 157 87 70
Two or More Races 172 1 171 29 141
Hispanic or Latino 858 6 852 215 637
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 657 89 568
High School Graduate da da 1,279 273 1,006
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1,785 563 1,222
College Graduate da da 1,004 249 756
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 2,068 511 1,557
Part-Time da da 689 286 403
Unemployed da da 591 155 436
Other1 da da 1,377 221 1,155
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.30B – Cocaine Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.7 0.2 1.9 3.5 1.6
GENDER          
Male 2.2 0.2 2.4 3.9 2.1
Female 1.3 0.1 1.4 3.1 1.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.7 0.2 1.8 3.7 1.6
White 1.7 0.2 1.8 4.3 1.5
Black or African American 1.7 * 1.9 1.0 2.1
AIAN 2.8 0.0 3.1 * 1.0
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 1.0 * 1.0 4.4 0.5
Two or More Races 3.2 0.1 3.8 3.2 4.0
Hispanic or Latino 1.7 0.1 2.0 2.7 1.8
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 2.3 2.4 2.3
High School Graduate da da 1.8 2.6 1.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 2.3 4.0 1.9
College Graduate da da 1.3 4.9 1.0
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1.8 4.1 1.5
Part-Time da da 2.3 3.5 1.8
Unemployed da da 4.5 4.9 4.3
Other1 da da 1.4 2.3 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.31A – Cocaine Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,833 5 1,828 373 1,455
GENDER          
Male 1,099 5 1,094 201 893
Female 734 * 734 172 562
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,477 4 1,473 294 1,179
White 1,097 4 1,093 234 859
Black or African American 276 * 276 12 263
AIAN 14 * 14 7 7
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 51 * 51 39 12
Two or More Races 39 * 39 2 37
Hispanic or Latino 356 1 355 79 276
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 333 32 301
High School Graduate da da 505 101 404
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 664 168 496
College Graduate da da 325 71 254
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 742 164 578
Part-Time da da 283 114 169
Unemployed da da 213 36 176
Other1 da da 591 59 532
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.31B – Cocaine Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.7 0.0 0.7 1.1 0.7
GENDER          
Male 0.8 0.0 0.9 1.2 0.8
Female 0.5 * 0.6 1.0 0.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.0 0.7 1.1 0.6
White 0.6 0.0 0.7 1.3 0.6
Black or African American 0.8 * 0.9 0.3 1.0
AIAN 0.8 * 0.8 2.0 0.5
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.3 * 0.3 2.0 0.1
Two or More Races 0.7 * 0.9 0.2 1.0
Hispanic or Latino 0.7 0.0 0.8 1.0 0.8
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.2 0.9 1.2
High School Graduate da da 0.7 0.9 0.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.9 1.2 0.8
College Graduate da da 0.4 1.4 0.3
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.6 1.3 0.6
Part-Time da da 0.9 1.4 0.8
Unemployed da da 1.6 1.2 1.7
Other1 da da 0.6 0.6 0.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.32A – Crack Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 10,640 16 10,623 303 10,320
GENDER          
Male 6,458 14 6,444 179 6,264
Female 4,182 2 4,179 124 4,056
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,447 16 9,431 242 9,188
White 7,203 16 7,186 185 7,001
Black or African American 1,748 * 1,748 1 1,746
AIAN 113 0 113 * 90
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 74 * 74 18 56
Two or More Races 247 * 247 9 237
Hispanic or Latino 1,192 * 1,192 61 1,132
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1,860 79 1,781
High School Graduate da da 4,168 130 4,038
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 3,523 73 3,449
College Graduate da da 1,072 21 1,052
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 4,103 120 3,984
Part-Time da da 1,056 38 1,018
Unemployed da da 1,129 61 1,068
Other1 da da 4,334 84 4,251
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.32B – Crack Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3.8 0.1 4.2 0.9 4.7
GENDER          
Male 4.7 0.1 5.2 1.1 5.9
Female 2.9 0.0 3.2 0.7 3.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 4.1 0.1 4.5 0.9 5.0
White 4.2 0.1 4.5 1.0 5.0
Black or African American 5.1 * 5.7 0.0 6.7
AIAN 6.3 0.2 6.9 * 6.9
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.4 * 0.5 0.9 0.4
Two or More Races 4.6 * 5.5 1.0 6.7
Hispanic or Latino 2.4 * 2.8 0.8 3.2
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 6.5 2.1 7.1
High School Graduate da da 6.0 1.2 6.8
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 4.6 0.5 5.5
College Graduate da da 1.4 0.4 1.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 3.6 0.9 3.9
Part-Time da da 3.5 0.5 4.6
Unemployed da da 8.5 1.9 10.6
Other1 da da 4.5 0.9 4.9
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.33A – Crack Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 996 3 993 74 919
GENDER          
Male 644 1 643 31 613
Female 352 2 350 44 306
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 926 3 923 55 868
White 538 3 535 22 513
Black or African American 300 * 300 * 300
AIAN * * * * 5
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 13 * 13 * *
Two or More Races 53 * 53 3 50
Hispanic or Latino 70 * 70 19 51
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 236 20 216
High School Graduate da da 396 31 365
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 299 8 291
College Graduate da da 62 15 47
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 264 38 226
Part-Time da da 60 3 58
Unemployed da da 247 33 214
Other1 da da 422 1 421
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.33B – Crack Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.2 0.4
GENDER          
Male 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.2 0.6
Female 0.2 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.4 0.0 0.4 0.2 0.5
White 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.1 0.4
Black or African American 0.9 * 1.0 * 1.1
AIAN * * * * 0.4
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.1 * 0.1 * *
Two or More Races 1.0 * 1.2 0.3 1.4
Hispanic or Latino 0.1 * 0.2 0.2 0.1
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.8 0.5 0.9
High School Graduate da da 0.6 0.3 0.6
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.4 0.1 0.5
College Graduate da da 0.1 0.3 0.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.2 0.3 0.2
Part-Time da da 0.2 0.0 0.3
Unemployed da da 1.9 1.0 2.1
Other1 da da 0.4 0.0 0.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.34A – Crack Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 527 * 526 30 496
GENDER          
Male 317 1 316 11 306
Female 210 * 210 19 190
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 503 1 502 11 491
White 338 1 337 11 327
Black or African American 152 * 152 * 152
AIAN 0 * 0 * 0
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian * * * * *
Two or More Races 12 * 12 * 12
Hispanic or Latino 24 * 24 19 5
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 156 14 142
High School Graduate da da 160 9 151
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 174 7 168
College Graduate da da 36 * 36
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 115 23 92
Part-Time da da 45 * 45
Unemployed da da 114 7 107
Other1 da da 252 * 252
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.34B – Crack Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.2 * 0.2 0.1 0.2
GENDER          
Male 0.2 0.0 0.3 0.1 0.3
Female 0.1 * 0.2 0.1 0.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.3
White 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.2
Black or African American 0.4 * 0.5 * 0.6
AIAN 0.0 * 0.0 * 0.0
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian * * * * *
Two or More Races 0.2 * 0.3 * 0.3
Hispanic or Latino 0.0 * 0.1 0.2 0.0
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.5 0.4 0.6
High School Graduate da da 0.2 0.1 0.3
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.2 0.0 0.3
College Graduate da da 0.0 * 0.0
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.1 0.2 0.1
Part-Time da da 0.1 * 0.2
Unemployed da da 0.9 0.2 1.1
Other1 da da 0.3 * 0.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.35A – Hallucinogen Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 45,826 591 45,235 5,154 40,081
GENDER          
Male 26,679 367 26,312 2,914 23,398
Female 19,147 224 18,923 2,240 16,683
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 40,311 386 39,925 4,248 35,677
White 34,139 308 33,832 3,309 30,523
Black or African American 3,062 28 3,035 369 2,666
AIAN 451 * 446 * 352
NHOPI 159 * * * *
Asian 1,133 2 1,131 267 864
Two or More Races 1,367 15 1,353 194 1,158
Hispanic or Latino 5,515 205 5,310 907 4,403
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 3,207 451 2,756
High School Graduate da da 11,269 1,567 9,702
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 16,287 2,207 14,081
College Graduate da da 14,471 930 13,542
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 22,438 2,184 20,253
Part-Time da da 6,068 1,174 4,893
Unemployed da da 3,172 605 2,567
Other1 da da 13,557 1,190 12,367
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.35B – Hallucinogen Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 16.4 2.3 17.8 15.4 18.2
GENDER          
Male 19.5 2.8 21.3 17.4 21.9
Female 13.4 1.8 14.5 13.4 14.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 17.5 2.0 18.9 16.6 19.3
White 20.0 2.3 21.4 18.7 21.8
Black or African American 8.9 0.8 9.9 8.1 10.2
AIAN 25.1 * 27.5 * 27.2
NHOPI 15.5 * * * *
Asian 6.9 0.1 7.5 13.7 6.6
Two or More Races 25.3 1.6 30.2 21.3 32.5
Hispanic or Latino 11.1 3.1 12.3 11.6 12.5
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 11.2 12.1 11.0
High School Graduate da da 16.1 14.7 16.4
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 21.2 15.7 22.4
College Graduate da da 18.5 18.5 18.5
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 19.6 17.3 19.9
Part-Time da da 19.9 14.3 21.9
Unemployed da da 24.0 19.2 25.5
Other1 da da 14.1 12.5 14.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.36A – Hallucinogen Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 7,406 347 7,058 2,361 4,697
GENDER          
Male 4,399 195 4,204 1,277 2,927
Female 3,007 152 2,854 1,084 1,770
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,233 226 6,007 1,925 4,082
White 4,988 177 4,812 1,487 3,325
Black or African American 591 15 576 181 395
AIAN 73 * 69 * 27
NHOPI 49 * * * *
Asian 234 0 234 112 122
Two or More Races 298 9 289 92 198
Hispanic or Latino 1,173 122 1,051 436 615
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 396 180 217
High School Graduate da da 1,696 738 959
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 2,717 1,057 1,660
College Graduate da da 2,249 387 1,862
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 3,496 956 2,540
Part-Time da da 1,280 600 680
Unemployed da da 769 248 521
Other1 da da 1,514 558 956
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.36B – Hallucinogen Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2.6 1.3 2.8 7.1 2.1
GENDER          
Male 3.2 1.5 3.4 7.6 2.7
Female 2.1 1.2 2.2 6.5 1.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 2.7 1.2 2.9 7.5 2.2
White 2.9 1.3 3.0 8.4 2.4
Black or African American 1.7 0.4 1.9 4.0 1.5
AIAN 4.1 * 4.2 * 2.1
NHOPI 4.8 * * * *
Asian 1.4 0.0 1.6 5.7 0.9
Two or More Races 5.5 0.9 6.5 10.1 5.5
Hispanic or Latino 2.4 1.8 2.4 5.6 1.7
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.4 4.8 0.9
High School Graduate da da 2.4 6.9 1.6
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 3.5 7.5 2.6
College Graduate da da 2.9 7.7 2.5
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 3.1 7.6 2.5
Part-Time da da 4.2 7.3 3.0
Unemployed da da 5.8 7.9 5.2
Other1 da da 1.6 5.9 1.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.37A – Hallucinogen Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,234 78 2,156 525 1,631
GENDER          
Male 1,294 55 1,239 301 938
Female 940 23 917 224 693
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,824 68 1,756 402 1,354
White 1,484 54 1,429 301 1,128
Black or African American 172 8 164 48 116
AIAN 17 * 13 * *
NHOPI 27 * * * *
Asian 49 * 49 23 26
Two or More Races 76 2 74 15 59
Hispanic or Latino 410 10 400 123 276
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 100 25 75
High School Graduate da da 577 186 391
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 831 215 617
College Graduate da da 648 99 548
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 993 247 747
Part-Time da da 341 126 214
Unemployed da da 271 53 218
Other1 da da 550 99 451
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.37B – Hallucinogen Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.8 0.3 0.8 1.6 0.7
GENDER          
Male 0.9 0.4 1.0 1.8 0.9
Female 0.7 0.2 0.7 1.3 0.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.8 0.4 0.8 1.6 0.7
White 0.9 0.4 0.9 1.7 0.8
Black or African American 0.5 0.2 0.5 1.0 0.4
AIAN 1.0 * 0.8 * *
NHOPI 2.6 * * * *
Asian 0.3 * 0.3 1.2 0.2
Two or More Races 1.4 0.2 1.6 1.6 1.6
Hispanic or Latino 0.8 0.1 0.9 1.6 0.8
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.3 0.7 0.3
High School Graduate da da 0.8 1.8 0.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.1 1.5 1.0
College Graduate da da 0.8 2.0 0.7
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.9 2.0 0.7
Part-Time da da 1.1 1.5 1.0
Unemployed da da 2.1 1.7 2.2
Other1 da da 0.6 1.0 0.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.38A – Inhalant Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 25,596 2,294 23,302 2,770 20,532
GENDER          
Male 15,130 1,085 14,045 1,506 12,539
Female 10,466 1,209 9,257 1,264 7,994
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,463 1,742 20,721 2,185 18,535
White 19,401 1,256 18,145 1,745 16,400
Black or African American 1,340 277 1,063 156 907
AIAN 148 * 124 * 84
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 719 102 617 128 489
Two or More Races 730 69 661 108 553
Hispanic or Latino 3,133 552 2,581 585 1,997
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1,708 319 1,389
High School Graduate da da 5,079 808 4,271
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 8,360 1,176 7,184
College Graduate da da 8,155 466 7,689
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 12,101 1,077 11,024
Part-Time da da 3,257 689 2,569
Unemployed da da 1,539 292 1,247
Other1 da da 6,404 712 5,692
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.38B – Inhalant Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 9.1 8.8 9.2 8.3 9.3
GENDER          
Male 11.1 8.2 11.4 9.0 11.7
Female 7.3 9.5 7.1 7.6 7.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 9.8 9.0 9.8 8.5 10.0
White 11.3 9.6 11.5 9.8 11.7
Black or African American 3.9 7.8 3.5 3.4 3.5
AIAN 8.2 * 7.7 * 6.5
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 4.4 7.0 4.1 6.6 3.7
Two or More Races 13.5 7.5 14.8 11.8 15.5
Hispanic or Latino 6.3 8.3 6.0 7.5 5.7
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 5.9 8.5 5.6
High School Graduate da da 7.3 7.6 7.2
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 10.9 8.4 11.4
College Graduate da da 10.4 9.3 10.5
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 10.6 8.5 10.8
Part-Time da da 10.7 8.4 11.5
Unemployed da da 11.6 9.3 12.4
Other1 da da 6.7 7.5 6.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.39A – Inhalant Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,178 626 1,552 497 1,055
GENDER          
Male 1,436 305 1,132 308 823
Female 741 321 420 189 231
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,816 482 1,334 409 925
White 1,410 346 1,064 314 750
Black or African American 182 81 101 22 79
AIAN 15 * 7 1 6
NHOPI 3 * 2 * 2
Asian 145 30 115 53 62
Two or More Races 61 16 45 20 25
Hispanic or Latino 362 144 218 88 130
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 71 29 42
High School Graduate da da 394 154 240
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 475 215 260
College Graduate da da 612 98 514
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 744 172 572
Part-Time da da 222 114 108
Unemployed da da 143 74 69
Other1 da da 443 137 306
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.39B – Inhalant Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.8 2.4 0.6 1.5 0.5
GENDER          
Male 1.1 2.3 0.9 1.8 0.8
Female 0.5 2.5 0.3 1.1 0.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.8 2.5 0.6 1.6 0.5
White 0.8 2.6 0.7 1.8 0.5
Black or African American 0.5 2.3 0.3 0.5 0.3
AIAN 0.8 * 0.5 0.4 0.5
NHOPI 0.3 * 0.2 * 0.2
Asian 0.9 2.0 0.8 2.7 0.5
Two or More Races 1.1 1.8 1.0 2.2 0.7
Hispanic or Latino 0.7 2.2 0.5 1.1 0.4
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.2 0.8 0.2
High School Graduate da da 0.6 1.5 0.4
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.6 1.5 0.4
College Graduate da da 0.8 2.0 0.7
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.7 1.4 0.6
Part-Time da da 0.7 1.4 0.5
Unemployed da da 1.1 2.4 0.7
Other1 da da 0.5 1.4 0.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.40A – Inhalant Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 830 205 625 121 504
GENDER          
Male 613 112 501 73 427
Female 218 93 124 47 77
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 674 153 521 93 428
White 534 82 452 79 373
Black or African American 83 43 40 9 31
AIAN 13 * * 0 *
NHOPI 1 * * * *
Asian 26 12 14 4 10
Two or More Races 17 8 9 1 8
Hispanic or Latino 156 52 104 28 76
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 23 1 21
High School Graduate da da 180 38 142
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 142 55 87
College Graduate da da 280 26 253
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 298 33 265
Part-Time da da 77 35 42
Unemployed da da 64 21 43
Other1 da da 186 32 154
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.40B – Inhalant Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.3 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.2
GENDER          
Male 0.4 0.8 0.4 0.4 0.4
Female 0.2 0.7 0.1 0.3 0.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.3 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.2
White 0.3 0.6 0.3 0.4 0.3
Black or African American 0.2 1.2 0.1 0.2 0.1
AIAN 0.7 * * 0.0 *
NHOPI 0.1 * * * *
Asian 0.2 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.1
Two or More Races 0.3 0.9 0.2 0.1 0.2
Hispanic or Latino 0.3 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.2
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.1 0.0 0.1
High School Graduate da da 0.3 0.4 0.2
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.2 0.4 0.1
College Graduate da da 0.4 0.5 0.3
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.3 0.3 0.3
Part-Time da da 0.3 0.4 0.2
Unemployed da da 0.5 0.7 0.4
Other1 da da 0.2 0.3 0.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.41A – Methamphetamine Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 16,830 50 16,780 597 16,182
GENDER          
Male 9,543 27 9,516 337 9,179
Female 7,287 23 7,264 260 7,004
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,712 37 14,675 500 14,176
White 13,183 25 13,158 402 12,757
Black or African American 511 10 502 20 481
AIAN 201 1 200 * 166
NHOPI 28 * 28 * 28
Asian 222 * 222 16 206
Two or More Races 566 1 565 28 537
Hispanic or Latino 2,118 14 2,104 98 2,006
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1,876 171 1,705
High School Graduate da da 5,701 255 5,446
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 6,296 142 6,154
College Graduate da da 2,906 29 2,877
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 6,872 264 6,609
Part-Time da da 2,036 79 1,957
Unemployed da da 1,450 100 1,351
Other1 da da 6,421 155 6,266
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.41B – Methamphetamine Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 6.0 0.2 6.6 1.8 7.3
GENDER          
Male 7.0 0.2 7.7 2.0 8.6
Female 5.1 0.2 5.6 1.6 6.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 6.4 0.2 7.0 1.9 7.7
White 7.7 0.2 8.3 2.3 9.1
Black or African American 1.5 0.3 1.6 0.4 1.8
AIAN 11.2 0.6 12.3 * 12.8
NHOPI 2.8 * 3.2 * 4.0
Asian 1.3 * 1.5 0.8 1.6
Two or More Races 10.5 0.1 12.6 3.0 15.1
Hispanic or Latino 4.3 0.2 4.9 1.2 5.7
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 6.5 4.6 6.8
High School Graduate da da 8.2 2.4 9.2
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 8.2 1.0 9.8
College Graduate da da 3.7 0.6 3.9
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 6.0 2.1 6.5
Part-Time da da 6.7 1.0 8.7
Unemployed da da 11.0 3.2 13.4
Other1 da da 6.7 1.6 7.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.42A – Methamphetamine Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,549 37 2,512 166 2,346
GENDER          
Male 1,617 22 1,595 78 1,517
Female 932 15 917 88 829
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,197 24 2,172 123 2,050
White 1,869 14 1,855 99 1,756
Black or African American 152 10 142 2 140
AIAN 34 * 34 3 30
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 48 * 48 * 37
Two or More Races 88 * 88 8 80
Hispanic or Latino 352 13 339 43 296
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 347 53 294
High School Graduate da da 1,058 76 982
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 897 31 866
College Graduate da da 210 7 203
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 600 44 556
Part-Time da da 376 30 346
Unemployed da da 450 34 415
Other1 da da 1,086 58 1,028
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.42B – Methamphetamine Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 0.1 1.0 0.5 1.1
GENDER          
Male 1.2 0.2 1.3 0.5 1.4
Female 0.7 0.1 0.7 0.5 0.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.0 0.1 1.0 0.5 1.1
White 1.1 0.1 1.2 0.6 1.3
Black or African American 0.4 0.3 0.5 0.0 0.5
AIAN 1.9 * 2.1 1.0 2.3
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.3 * 0.3 * 0.3
Two or More Races 1.6 * 2.0 0.9 2.3
Hispanic or Latino 0.7 0.2 0.8 0.6 0.8
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.2 1.4 1.2
High School Graduate da da 1.5 0.7 1.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.2 0.2 1.4
College Graduate da da 0.3 0.1 0.3
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.5 0.3 0.5
Part-Time da da 1.2 0.4 1.5
Unemployed da da 3.4 1.1 4.1
Other1 da da 1.1 0.6 1.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.43A – Methamphetamine Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,617 14 1,603 90 1,513
GENDER          
Male 987 4 983 47 936
Female 630 10 620 43 577
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,344 14 1,330 69 1,261
White 1,153 4 1,149 59 1,091
Black or African American 59 10 49 2 47
AIAN 19 * 19 1 18
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 34 * 34 * 34
Two or More Races 73 * 73 7 66
Hispanic or Latino 274 0 273 22 252
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 227 21 206
High School Graduate da da 698 53 645
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 566 13 552
College Graduate da da 113 4 109
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 416 17 399
Part-Time da da 172 8 164
Unemployed da da 268 18 250
Other1 da da 747 47 700
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.43B – Methamphetamine Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.6 0.1 0.6 0.3 0.7
GENDER          
Male 0.7 0.0 0.8 0.3 0.9
Female 0.4 0.1 0.5 0.3 0.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.1 0.6 0.3 0.7
White 0.7 0.0 0.7 0.3 0.8
Black or African American 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.0 0.2
AIAN 1.1 * 1.2 0.3 1.4
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.2 * 0.2 * 0.3
Two or More Races 1.4 * 1.6 0.7 1.9
Hispanic or Latino 0.5 0.0 0.6 0.3 0.7
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.8 0.6 0.8
High School Graduate da da 1.0 0.5 1.1
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.7 0.1 0.9
College Graduate da da 0.1 0.1 0.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.4 0.1 0.4
Part-Time da da 0.6 0.1 0.7
Unemployed da da 2.0 0.6 2.5
Other1 da da 0.8 0.5 0.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.44A – Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 71,688 3,342 68,346 6,119 62,227
GENDER          
Male 32,314 1,477 30,837 2,720 28,117
Female 39,374 1,865 37,509 3,399 34,110
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 61,290 2,431 58,860 4,768 54,091
White 46,671 1,611 45,060 3,248 41,812
Black or African American 9,923 483 9,441 981 8,459
AIAN 579 * 537 * 449
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 2,348 163 2,186 243 1,943
Two or More Races 1,505 125 1,379 188 1,191
Hispanic or Latino 10,398 911 9,487 1,350 8,136
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 8,187 704 7,482
High School Graduate da da 19,673 1,961 17,712
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 23,178 2,672 20,505
College Graduate da da 17,309 781 16,528
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 27,124 2,418 24,706
Part-Time da da 7,762 1,353 6,409
Unemployed da da 3,795 702 3,092
Other1 da da 29,665 1,645 28,021
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.44B – Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 25.6 12.8 26.9 18.3 28.2
GENDER          
Male 23.6 11.1 25.0 16.3 26.3
Female 27.5 14.6 28.8 20.3 30.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 26.6 12.5 27.9 18.6 29.2
White 27.3 12.3 28.5 18.3 29.8
Black or African American 29.0 13.7 30.7 21.5 32.3
AIAN 32.3 * 33.1 * 34.6
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 14.3 11.1 14.6 12.4 14.9
Two or More Races 27.9 13.7 30.8 20.7 33.4
Hispanic or Latino 20.9 13.7 22.0 17.3 23.0
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 28.5 18.8 29.9
High School Graduate da da 28.2 18.5 29.9
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 30.1 19.0 32.6
College Graduate da da 22.1 15.5 22.6
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 23.7 19.2 24.3
Part-Time da da 25.4 16.5 28.7
Unemployed da da 28.7 22.3 30.7
Other1 da da 31.0 17.3 32.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.45A – Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 8,711 497 8,213 1,018 7,195
GENDER          
Male 4,345 199 4,146 487 3,659
Female 4,366 298 4,067 531 3,537
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,172 350 6,821 786 6,036
White 5,136 244 4,892 503 4,389
Black or African American 1,207 49 1,158 136 1,022
AIAN 79 * 70 * 43
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 355 18 337 55 282
Two or More Races 337 30 307 54 254
Hispanic or Latino 1,539 147 1,392 232 1,160
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1,275 169 1,106
High School Graduate da da 2,632 372 2,261
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 2,656 356 2,300
College Graduate da da 1,650 121 1,529
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 3,188 393 2,795
Part-Time da da 1,000 196 804
Unemployed da da 882 152 730
Other1 da da 3,143 277 2,867
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.45B – Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3.1 1.9 3.2 3.0 3.3
GENDER          
Male 3.2 1.5 3.4 2.9 3.4
Female 3.1 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3.1 1.8 3.2 3.1 3.3
White 3.0 1.9 3.1 2.8 3.1
Black or African American 3.5 1.4 3.8 3.0 3.9
AIAN 4.4 * 4.3 * 3.3
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 2.2 1.2 2.2 2.8 2.2
Two or More Races 6.3 3.3 6.9 5.9 7.1
Hispanic or Latino 3.1 2.2 3.2 3.0 3.3
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 4.4 4.5 4.4
High School Graduate da da 3.8 3.5 3.8
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 3.4 2.5 3.7
College Graduate da da 2.1 2.4 2.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 2.8 3.1 2.8
Part-Time da da 3.3 2.4 3.6
Unemployed da da 6.7 4.8 7.2
Other1 da da 3.3 2.9 3.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.46A – Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,401 115 2,286 213 2,073
GENDER          
Male 1,247 37 1,211 101 1,110
Female 1,153 78 1,075 112 963
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,971 75 1,895 154 1,741
White 1,441 40 1,400 90 1,310
Black or African American 344 15 329 27 303
AIAN 22 1 21 * 17
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 58 1 57 * 46
Two or More Races 98 18 80 14 66
Hispanic or Latino 430 40 391 59 332
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 385 44 341
High School Graduate da da 853 90 763
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 625 55 570
College Graduate da da 423 24 399
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 787 83 704
Part-Time da da 245 42 203
Unemployed da da 188 26 161
Other1 da da 1,066 62 1,005
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.46B – Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 0.4 0.9 0.6 0.9
GENDER          
Male 0.9 0.3 1.0 0.6 1.0
Female 0.8 0.6 0.8 0.7 0.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.9 0.4 0.9 0.6 0.9
White 0.8 0.3 0.9 0.5 0.9
Black or African American 1.0 0.4 1.1 0.6 1.2
AIAN 1.2 0.5 1.3 * 1.3
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.4 0.1 0.4 * 0.3
Two or More Races 1.8 2.0 1.8 1.5 1.8
Hispanic or Latino 0.9 0.6 0.9 0.8 0.9
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.3 1.2 1.4
High School Graduate da da 1.2 0.8 1.3
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.8 0.4 0.9
College Graduate da da 0.5 0.5 0.5
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.7 0.7 0.7
Part-Time da da 0.8 0.5 0.9
Unemployed da da 1.4 0.8 1.6
Other1 da da 1.1 0.6 1.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.47A – Any Use of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 16,630 1,821 14,808 3,354 11,454
GENDER          
Male 7,733 1,010 6,723 1,737 4,985
Female 8,897 811 8,086 1,617 6,469
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,409 1,518 12,891 2,855 10,036
White 11,800 1,212 10,588 2,264 8,323
Black or African American 1,307 146 1,161 248 913
AIAN 117 * 106 * 25
NHOPI 31 * 25 * 16
Asian 593 61 532 153 379
Two or More Races 561 81 480 101 380
Hispanic or Latino 2,220 303 1,917 499 1,419
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1,273 328 945
High School Graduate da da 3,050 768 2,282
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 5,737 1,633 4,104
College Graduate da da 4,748 625 4,123
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 7,537 1,359 6,178
Part-Time da da 1,947 893 1,054
Unemployed da da 1,046 330 716
Other1 da da 4,278 772 3,506
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.47B – Any Use of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 5.9 7.0 5.8 10.0 5.2
GENDER          
Male 5.7 7.6 5.4 10.4 4.7
Female 6.2 6.4 6.2 9.7 5.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 6.3 7.8 6.1 11.1 5.4
White 6.9 9.2 6.7 12.8 5.9
Black or African American 3.8 4.1 3.8 5.4 3.5
AIAN 6.5 * 6.5 * 2.0
NHOPI 3.1 * 2.8 * 2.2
Asian 3.6 4.2 3.5 7.8 2.9
Two or More Races 10.4 8.8 10.7 11.1 10.6
Hispanic or Latino 4.5 4.6 4.4 6.4 4.0
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 4.4 8.8 3.8
High School Graduate da da 4.4 7.2 3.9
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 7.5 11.6 6.5
College Graduate da da 6.1 12.4 5.6
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 6.6 10.8 6.1
Part-Time da da 6.4 10.9 4.7
Unemployed da da 7.9 10.5 7.1
Other1 da da 4.5 8.1 4.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.48A – Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3,733 304 3,429 1,244 2,184
GENDER          
Male 1,945 148 1,796 652 1,144
Female 1,788 156 1,632 592 1,041
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,241 222 3,019 1,092 1,928
White 2,712 177 2,536 877 1,659
Black or African American 215 18 197 78 119
AIAN 33 1 32 * 10
NHOPI 13 * 13 * *
Asian 100 4 96 55 41
Two or More Races 169 22 147 52 95
Hispanic or Latino 492 82 409 152 257
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 177 76 101
High School Graduate da da 758 253 506
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1,402 606 796
College Graduate da da 1,091 309 782
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1,784 538 1,246
Part-Time da da 621 358 263
Unemployed da da 299 109 191
Other1 da da 724 239 485
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.48B – Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.3 1.2 1.4 3.7 1.0
GENDER          
Male 1.4 1.1 1.5 3.9 1.1
Female 1.2 1.2 1.3 3.5 0.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.4 1.1 1.4 4.3 1.0
White 1.6 1.3 1.6 4.9 1.2
Black or African American 0.6 0.5 0.6 1.7 0.5
AIAN 1.8 0.5 2.0 * 0.8
NHOPI 1.2 * 1.4 * *
Asian 0.6 0.3 0.6 2.8 0.3
Two or More Races 3.1 2.4 3.3 5.7 2.7
Hispanic or Latino 1.0 1.2 0.9 1.9 0.7
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.6 2.0 0.4
High School Graduate da da 1.1 2.4 0.9
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.8 4.3 1.3
College Graduate da da 1.4 6.2 1.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1.6 4.3 1.2
Part-Time da da 2.0 4.4 1.2
Unemployed da da 2.3 3.5 1.9
Other1 da da 0.8 2.5 0.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.49A – Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,104 74 1,029 300 730
GENDER          
Male 628 26 602 159 442
Female 476 48 428 140 287
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 984 43 941 284 657
White 817 40 778 216 562
Black or African American 52 1 50 17 34
AIAN 1 * 1 0 1
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 39 * 39 31 8
Two or More Races 66 1 65 12 53
Hispanic or Latino 120 31 88 15 73
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 54 16 38
High School Graduate da da 193 38 156
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 425 169 256
College Graduate da da 357 77 280
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 579 106 474
Part-Time da da 175 76 99
Unemployed da da 109 44 65
Other1 da da 166 74 92
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.49B – Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.9 0.3
GENDER          
Male 0.5 0.2 0.5 1.0 0.4
Female 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.8 0.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.4 0.2 0.4 1.1 0.4
White 0.5 0.3 0.5 1.2 0.4
Black or African American 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.1
AIAN 0.1 * 0.0 0.0 0.0
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.2 * 0.3 1.6 0.1
Two or More Races 1.2 0.1 1.5 1.4 1.5
Hispanic or Latino 0.2 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.2
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.2 0.4 0.2
High School Graduate da da 0.3 0.4 0.3
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.6 1.2 0.4
College Graduate da da 0.5 1.5 0.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.5 0.8 0.5
Part-Time da da 0.6 0.9 0.4
Unemployed da da 0.8 1.4 0.6
Other1 da da 0.2 0.8 0.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.50A – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 40,899 1,002 39,897 2,950 36,947
GENDER          
Male 16,021 455 15,566 1,184 14,382
Female 24,877 546 24,331 1,766 22,565
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 36,012 702 35,310 2,522 32,788
White 30,437 547 29,891 2,025 27,865
Black or African American 3,438 85 3,353 289 3,064
AIAN 167 1 166 26 140
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 988 28 959 86 874
Two or More Races 843 30 813 82 731
Hispanic or Latino 4,887 300 4,587 428 4,159
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 3,410 274 3,136
High School Graduate da da 11,192 914 10,278
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 12,501 1,237 11,263
College Graduate da da 12,795 525 12,270
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 14,879 1,196 13,683
Part-Time da da 4,704 672 4,032
Unemployed da da 1,867 342 1,525
Other1 da da 18,447 740 17,707
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.50B – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 14.6 3.9 15.7 8.8 16.8
GENDER          
Male 11.7 3.4 12.6 7.1 13.5
Female 17.4 4.3 18.7 10.6 19.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 15.7 3.6 16.8 9.8 17.7
White 17.8 4.2 18.9 11.4 19.9
Black or African American 10.0 2.4 10.9 6.3 11.7
AIAN 9.3 0.5 10.3 8.0 10.8
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 6.0 1.9 6.4 4.4 6.7
Two or More Races 15.6 3.3 18.2 9.0 20.5
Hispanic or Latino 9.8 4.5 10.6 5.5 11.8
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 11.9 7.3 12.5
High School Graduate da da 16.0 8.6 17.4
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 16.2 8.8 17.9
College Graduate da da 16.3 10.5 16.8
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 13.0 9.5 13.5
Part-Time da da 15.4 8.2 18.0
Unemployed da da 14.1 10.9 15.1
Other1 da da 19.3 7.8 20.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.51A – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 4,887 225 4,662 874 3,788
GENDER          
Male 2,308 111 2,197 440 1,757
Female 2,579 114 2,465 435 2,030
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,219 119 4,100 750 3,351
White 3,517 96 3,421 618 2,803
Black or African American 433 13 420 70 350
AIAN 46 * 46 5 41
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 81 * 81 18 63
Two or More Races 134 9 125 32 93
Hispanic or Latino 668 106 562 125 437
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 306 105 201
High School Graduate da da 1,404 306 1,097
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1,483 337 1,146
College Graduate da da 1,470 126 1,344
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 2,152 365 1,787
Part-Time da da 596 209 387
Unemployed da da 384 104 280
Other1 da da 1,531 197 1,334
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.51B – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.7 0.9 1.8 2.6 1.7
GENDER          
Male 1.7 0.8 1.8 2.6 1.6
Female 1.8 0.9 1.9 2.6 1.8
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.8 0.6 1.9 2.9 1.8
White 2.1 0.7 2.2 3.5 2.0
Black or African American 1.3 0.4 1.4 1.5 1.3
AIAN 2.6 * 2.8 1.5 3.2
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.5 * 0.5 0.9 0.5
Two or More Races 2.5 1.0 2.8 3.5 2.6
Hispanic or Latino 1.3 1.6 1.3 1.6 1.2
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.1 2.8 0.8
High School Graduate da da 2.0 2.9 1.9
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.9 2.4 1.8
College Graduate da da 1.9 2.5 1.8
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1.9 2.9 1.8
Part-Time da da 1.9 2.6 1.7
Unemployed da da 2.9 3.3 2.8
Other1 da da 1.6 2.1 1.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.52A – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,373 44 1,330 164 1,166
GENDER          
Male 638 7 631 86 545
Female 735 36 699 78 621
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,245 31 1,214 145 1,069
White 1,059 25 1,034 107 926
Black or African American 98 5 93 21 72
AIAN 8 * 8 * 5
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 46 * 46 1 45
Two or More Races 27 1 26 5 21
Hispanic or Latino 128 12 116 19 97
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 96 31 65
High School Graduate da da 417 57 360
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 329 42 287
College Graduate da da 488 34 454
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 428 60 369
Part-Time da da 169 42 127
Unemployed da da 114 27 87
Other1 da da 619 35 584
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.52B – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5
GENDER          
Male 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.5 0.5
Female 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.5 0.2 0.6 0.6 0.6
White 0.6 0.2 0.7 0.6 0.7
Black or African American 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.3
AIAN 0.4 * 0.5 * 0.4
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.3 * 0.3 0.1 0.3
Two or More Races 0.5 0.1 0.6 0.6 0.6
Hispanic or Latino 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.3
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.3 0.8 0.3
High School Graduate da da 0.6 0.5 0.6
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.4 0.3 0.5
College Graduate da da 0.6 0.7 0.6
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.4 0.5 0.4
Part-Time da da 0.6 0.5 0.6
Unemployed da da 0.9 0.9 0.9
Other1 da da 0.6 0.4 0.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.53A – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 32,735 737 31,998 2,449 29,549
GENDER          
Male 12,501 317 12,183 947 11,236
Female 20,234 420 19,815 1,502 18,313
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 28,760 499 28,260 2,099 26,161
White 24,654 397 24,257 1,705 22,552
Black or African American 2,564 54 2,510 226 2,284
AIAN 152 0 152 25 127
NHOPI 60 * 49 * 36
Asian 600 11 590 61 529
Two or More Races 729 27 702 68 634
Hispanic or Latino 3,976 238 3,738 350 3,388
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 2,795 231 2,564
High School Graduate da da 9,102 765 8,337
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 10,295 1,018 9,277
College Graduate da da 9,806 434 9,372
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 11,726 1,034 10,692
Part-Time da da 3,987 577 3,410
Unemployed da da 1,472 260 1,212
Other1 da da 14,814 579 14,235
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.53B – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 11.7 2.8 12.6 7.3 13.4
GENDER          
Male 9.1 2.4 9.9 5.7 10.5
Female 14.1 3.3 15.2 9.0 16.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 12.5 2.6 13.4 8.2 14.1
White 14.4 3.0 15.4 9.6 16.1
Black or African American 7.5 1.5 8.2 5.0 8.7
AIAN 8.5 0.0 9.4 7.8 9.8
NHOPI 5.8 * 5.6 * 5.0
Asian 3.6 0.7 3.9 3.1 4.0
Two or More Races 13.5 3.0 15.7 7.5 17.8
Hispanic or Latino 8.0 3.6 8.7 4.5 9.6
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 9.7 6.2 10.3
High School Graduate da da 13.0 7.2 14.1
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 13.4 7.2 14.7
College Graduate da da 12.5 8.6 12.8
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 10.3 8.2 10.5
Part-Time da da 13.0 7.0 15.2
Unemployed da da 11.1 8.3 12.0
Other1 da da 15.5 6.1 16.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.54A – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 4,317 198 4,119 810 3,309
GENDER          
Male 2,053 100 1,953 411 1,542
Female 2,264 98 2,166 398 1,767
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,717 97 3,620 699 2,921
White 3,106 81 3,025 571 2,453
Black or African American 368 7 361 70 292
AIAN 46 * 46 5 41
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 64 * 64 17 47
Two or More Races 125 9 117 29 88
Hispanic or Latino 600 101 499 111 388
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 271 105 167
High School Graduate da da 1,304 281 1,024
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1,338 306 1,032
College Graduate da da 1,205 119 1,086
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1,925 342 1,583
Part-Time da da 558 191 367
Unemployed da da 354 91 264
Other1 da da 1,282 186 1,095
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.54B – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.5 0.8 1.6 2.4 1.5
GENDER          
Male 1.5 0.8 1.6 2.5 1.4
Female 1.6 0.8 1.7 2.4 1.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.6 0.5 1.7 2.7 1.6
White 1.8 0.6 1.9 3.2 1.7
Black or African American 1.1 0.2 1.2 1.5 1.1
AIAN 2.6 * 2.8 1.5 3.2
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.4 * 0.4 0.9 0.4
Two or More Races 2.3 0.9 2.6 3.2 2.5
Hispanic or Latino 1.2 1.5 1.2 1.4 1.1
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.9 2.8 0.7
High School Graduate da da 1.9 2.6 1.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.7 2.2 1.6
College Graduate da da 1.5 2.4 1.5
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1.7 2.7 1.6
Part-Time da da 1.8 2.3 1.6
Unemployed da da 2.7 2.9 2.6
Other1 da da 1.3 2.0 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.55A – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,184 28 1,155 143 1,012
GENDER          
Male 606 4 602 82 519
Female 578 24 554 61 493
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,099 19 1,080 126 955
White 931 15 916 94 822
Black or African American 87 3 84 20 64
AIAN 8 * 8 * 5
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 43 * 43 * 43
Two or More Races 22 1 22 1 20
Hispanic or Latino 84 9 75 18 57
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 89 28 61
High School Graduate da da 361 55 307
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 299 27 271
College Graduate da da 406 33 373
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 373 58 316
Part-Time da da 155 31 124
Unemployed da da 97 26 71
Other1 da da 531 29 501
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.55B – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.4 0.1 0.5 0.4 0.5
GENDER          
Male 0.4 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.5
Female 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.5 0.5
White 0.5 0.1 0.6 0.5 0.6
Black or African American 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.2
AIAN 0.4 * 0.5 * 0.4
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.3 * 0.3 * 0.3
Two or More Races 0.4 0.1 0.5 0.2 0.6
Hispanic or Latino 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.3 0.7 0.2
High School Graduate da da 0.5 0.5 0.5
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.4 0.2 0.4
College Graduate da da 0.5 0.7 0.5
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.3 0.5 0.3
Part-Time da da 0.5 0.4 0.6
Unemployed da da 0.7 0.8 0.7
Other1 da da 0.6 0.3 0.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.56A – Any Use of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 14,548 408 14,140 846 13,295
GENDER          
Male 5,827 181 5,646 350 5,296
Female 8,721 227 8,494 496 7,998
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,928 305 12,623 739 11,884
White 10,651 230 10,420 544 9,877
Black or African American 1,353 48 1,305 115 1,190
AIAN 55 1 55 * 47
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 521 18 503 38 466
Two or More Races 251 8 243 28 215
Hispanic or Latino 1,620 103 1,517 107 1,410
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1,191 75 1,116
High School Graduate da da 3,732 234 3,497
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 4,328 404 3,924
College Graduate da da 4,889 132 4,757
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 5,167 294 4,873
Part-Time da da 1,482 202 1,280
Unemployed da da 688 111 576
Other1 da da 6,803 238 6,565
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.56B – Any Use of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 5.2 1.6 5.6 2.5 6.0
GENDER          
Male 4.3 1.4 4.6 2.1 5.0
Female 6.1 1.8 6.5 3.0 7.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 5.6 1.6 6.0 2.9 6.4
White 6.2 1.8 6.6 3.1 7.0
Black or African American 3.9 1.4 4.2 2.5 4.5
AIAN 3.1 0.4 3.4 * 3.7
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 3.2 1.2 3.4 1.9 3.6
Two or More Races 4.7 0.9 5.4 3.1 6.0
Hispanic or Latino 3.3 1.6 3.5 1.4 4.0
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 4.1 2.0 4.5
High School Graduate da da 5.3 2.2 5.9
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 5.6 2.9 6.2
College Graduate da da 6.2 2.6 6.5
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 4.5 2.3 4.8
Part-Time da da 4.8 2.5 5.7
Unemployed da da 5.2 3.5 5.7
Other1 da da 7.1 2.5 7.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.57A – Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 923 41 881 141 740
GENDER          
Male 441 21 420 58 362
Female 482 20 461 83 378
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 810 27 783 124 659
White 652 21 631 100 531
Black or African American 96 6 90 4 86
AIAN 1 * 1 0 1
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 25 * 25 1 24
Two or More Races 29 1 29 12 17
Hispanic or Latino 112 14 98 17 81
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 90 22 68
High School Graduate da da 216 42 175
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 238 62 176
College Graduate da da 337 16 321
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 374 48 326
Part-Time da da 79 44 35
Unemployed da da 81 19 62
Other1 da da 347 31 317
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.57B – Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3
GENDER          
Male 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3
Female 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.5 0.4
White 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.4
Black or African American 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.3
AIAN 0.1 * 0.1 0.0 0.1
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.2 * 0.2 0.1 0.2
Two or More Races 0.5 0.1 0.6 1.3 0.5
Hispanic or Latino 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.3 0.6 0.3
High School Graduate da da 0.3 0.4 0.3
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.3 0.4 0.3
College Graduate da da 0.4 0.3 0.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.3 0.4 0.3
Part-Time da da 0.3 0.5 0.2
Unemployed da da 0.6 0.6 0.6
Other1 da da 0.4 0.3 0.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.58A – Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 227 19 208 31 177
GENDER          
Male 48 5 43 5 38
Female 179 14 165 26 139
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 183 16 167 29 138
White 156 14 142 15 126
Black or African American 11 2 9 1 8
AIAN 0 * 0 * 0
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 2 * 2 1 1
Two or More Races 6 * 6 4 2
Hispanic or Latino 44 3 41 2 39
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 15 11 4
High School Graduate da da 71 3 68
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 36 16 20
College Graduate da da 86 1 85
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 65 4 61
Part-Time da da 22 19 4
Unemployed da da 28 2 26
Other1 da da 93 7 86
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.58B – Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
GENDER          
Male 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Female 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
White 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Black or African American 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
AIAN 0.0 * 0.0 * 0.0
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.0 * 0.0 0.1 0.0
Two or More Races 0.1 * 0.1 0.4 0.1
Hispanic or Latino 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.1 0.3 0.0
High School Graduate da da 0.1 0.0 0.1
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 0.0 0.1 0.0
College Graduate da da 0.1 0.0 0.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.1 0.0 0.1
Part-Time da da 0.1 0.2 0.0
Unemployed da da 0.2 0.1 0.3
Other1 da da 0.1 0.1 0.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.59A – Any Use of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 25,630 462 25,168 2,147 23,021
GENDER          
Male 10,001 208 9,793 846 8,947
Female 15,628 254 15,374 1,301 14,074
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,364 302 22,062 1,846 20,216
White 19,289 228 19,061 1,485 17,577
Black or African American 1,890 41 1,850 211 1,639
AIAN 99 0 99 20 80
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 423 11 412 59 353
Two or More Races 547 21 526 59 467
Hispanic or Latino 3,266 160 3,106 301 2,805
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 2,278 210 2,069
High School Graduate da da 7,238 648 6,590
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 7,808 928 6,880
College Graduate da da 7,843 362 7,482
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 9,562 903 8,659
Part-Time da da 3,004 506 2,497
Unemployed da da 1,278 224 1,053
Other1 da da 11,325 514 10,811
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.59B – Any Use of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 9.2 1.8 9.9 6.4 10.4
GENDER          
Male 7.3 1.6 7.9 5.1 8.4
Female 10.9 2.0 11.8 7.8 12.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 9.7 1.6 10.5 7.2 10.9
White 11.3 1.7 12.1 8.4 12.5
Black or African American 5.5 1.2 6.0 4.6 6.3
AIAN 5.5 0.1 6.1 6.0 6.1
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 2.6 0.7 2.7 3.0 2.7
Two or More Races 10.1 2.3 11.7 6.5 13.1
Hispanic or Latino 6.6 2.4 7.2 3.8 7.9
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 7.9 5.6 8.3
High School Graduate da da 10.4 6.1 11.1
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 10.1 6.6 10.9
College Graduate da da 10.0 7.2 10.2
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 8.4 7.2 8.5
Part-Time da da 9.8 6.2 11.2
Unemployed da da 9.7 7.1 10.4
Other1 da da 11.8 5.4 12.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.60A – Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3,941 181 3,760 787 2,973
GENDER          
Male 1,895 94 1,801 391 1,410
Female 2,046 87 1,959 395 1,564
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,436 96 3,339 668 2,672
White 2,874 78 2,796 546 2,250
Black or African American 323 9 313 63 250
AIAN 42 * 42 5 37
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 64 * 64 17 47
Two or More Races 125 9 117 29 88
Hispanic or Latino 506 85 421 119 302
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 263 105 158
High School Graduate da da 1,216 262 954
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1,258 304 955
College Graduate da da 1,023 116 907
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1,789 347 1,442
Part-Time da da 477 182 296
Unemployed da da 336 87 249
Other1 da da 1,158 171 987
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.60B – Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.4 0.7 1.5 2.4 1.3
GENDER          
Male 1.4 0.7 1.5 2.3 1.3
Female 1.4 0.7 1.5 2.4 1.4
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.5 0.5 1.6 2.6 1.4
White 1.7 0.6 1.8 3.1 1.6
Black or African American 0.9 0.3 1.0 1.4 1.0
AIAN 2.3 * 2.6 1.5 2.8
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.4 * 0.4 0.9 0.4
Two or More Races 2.3 0.9 2.6 3.2 2.5
Hispanic or Latino 1.0 1.3 1.0 1.5 0.9
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 0.9 2.8 0.6
High School Graduate da da 1.7 2.5 1.6
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.6 2.2 1.5
College Graduate da da 1.3 2.3 1.2
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1.6 2.8 1.4
Part-Time da da 1.6 2.2 1.3
Unemployed da da 2.5 2.8 2.5
Other1 da da 1.2 1.8 1.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.61A – Any Use of Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 71,901 3,342 68,558 6,128 62,430
GENDER          
Male 32,469 1,477 30,992 2,723 28,268
Female 39,431 1,865 37,567 3,405 34,162
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 61,494 2,431 59,063 4,778 54,286
White 46,844 1,611 45,233 3,257 41,976
Black or African American 9,949 483 9,466 981 8,484
AIAN 581 * 540 * 451
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 2,348 163 2,186 243 1,943
Two or More Races 1,508 125 1,383 188 1,194
Hispanic or Latino 10,407 911 9,495 1,351 8,144
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 8,272 706 7,566
High School Graduate da da 19,732 1,969 17,763
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 23,243 2,672 20,571
College Graduate da da 17,311 781 16,530
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 27,138 2,419 24,719
Part-Time da da 7,833 1,359 6,474
Unemployed da da 3,828 702 3,125
Other1 da da 29,760 1,648 28,112
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any use of opioids includes the use of heroin or any use of prescription pain relievers.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.61B – Any Use of Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 25.7 12.8 27.0 18.3 28.3
GENDER          
Male 23.7 11.1 25.1 16.3 26.5
Female 27.6 14.6 28.8 20.3 30.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 26.7 12.5 28.0 18.6 29.3
White 27.4 12.3 28.6 18.4 29.9
Black or African American 29.0 13.7 30.8 21.5 32.4
AIAN 32.4 * 33.3 * 34.8
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 14.3 11.1 14.6 12.4 14.9
Two or More Races 28.0 13.7 30.9 20.7 33.5
Hispanic or Latino 20.9 13.7 22.0 17.3 23.1
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 28.8 18.9 30.2
High School Graduate da da 28.3 18.5 30.0
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 30.2 19.0 32.7
College Graduate da da 22.1 15.6 22.6
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 23.8 19.2 24.3
Part-Time da da 25.6 16.6 28.9
Unemployed da da 28.9 22.3 31.0
Other1 da da 31.1 17.3 32.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any use of opioids includes the use of heroin or any use of prescription pain relievers.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.62A – Misuse of Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 9,236 497 8,738 1,035 7,703
GENDER          
Male 4,697 199 4,498 491 4,007
Female 4,538 298 4,240 544 3,696
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,620 350 7,270 797 6,473
White 5,522 244 5,278 515 4,763
Black or African American 1,247 49 1,198 136 1,062
AIAN 82 * 73 * 46
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 372 18 353 55 299
Two or More Races 342 30 312 54 258
Hispanic or Latino 1,615 147 1,468 238 1,230
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1,492 175 1,317
High School Graduate da da 2,802 381 2,420
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 2,784 356 2,428
College Graduate da da 1,660 123 1,537
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 3,281 399 2,881
Part-Time da da 1,135 201 934
Unemployed da da 955 152 802
Other1 da da 3,368 282 3,085
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.62B – Misuse of Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3.3 1.9 3.4 3.1 3.5
GENDER          
Male 3.4 1.5 3.6 2.9 3.8
Female 3.2 2.3 3.3 3.3 3.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3.3 1.8 3.5 3.1 3.5
White 3.2 1.9 3.3 2.9 3.4
Black or African American 3.6 1.4 3.9 3.0 4.1
AIAN 4.6 * 4.5 * 3.5
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 2.3 1.2 2.4 2.8 2.3
Two or More Races 6.3 3.3 7.0 6.0 7.2
Hispanic or Latino 3.2 2.2 3.4 3.0 3.5
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 5.2 4.7 5.3
High School Graduate da da 4.0 3.6 4.1
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 3.6 2.5 3.9
College Graduate da da 2.1 2.5 2.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 2.9 3.2 2.8
Part-Time da da 3.7 2.5 4.2
Unemployed da da 7.2 4.8 8.0
Other1 da da 3.5 3.0 3.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.63A – Misuse of Opioids in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,791 115 2,676 221 2,456
GENDER          
Male 1,449 37 1,412 105 1,307
Female 1,342 78 1,264 116 1,148
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,282 75 2,207 159 2,048
White 1,718 40 1,678 94 1,584
Black or African American 352 15 337 27 311
AIAN 31 1 30 * 25
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 74 1 73 * 62
Two or More Races 99 18 81 14 67
Hispanic or Latino 509 40 469 62 407
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 479 48 431
High School Graduate da da 1,010 94 916
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 752 55 697
College Graduate da da 436 24 412
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 846 86 759
Part-Time da da 306 43 263
Unemployed da da 279 26 252
Other1 da da 1,246 65 1,181
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.63B – Misuse of Opioids in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.0 0.4 1.1 0.7 1.1
GENDER          
Male 1.1 0.3 1.1 0.6 1.2
Female 0.9 0.6 1.0 0.7 1.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.0 0.4 1.0 0.6 1.1
White 1.0 0.3 1.1 0.5 1.1
Black or African American 1.0 0.4 1.1 0.6 1.2
AIAN 1.7 0.5 1.8 * 1.9
NHOPI * * * * *
Asian 0.5 0.1 0.5 * 0.5
Two or More Races 1.8 2.0 1.8 1.6 1.9
Hispanic or Latino 1.0 0.6 1.1 0.8 1.2
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.7 1.3 1.7
High School Graduate da da 1.4 0.9 1.5
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.0 0.4 1.1
College Graduate da da 0.6 0.5 0.6
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 0.7 0.7 0.7
Part-Time da da 1.0 0.5 1.2
Unemployed da da 2.1 0.8 2.5
Other1 da da 1.3 0.7 1.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.64A – Any Use of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 21,329 1,841 19,488 4,064 15,424
GENDER          
Male 10,809 1,023 9,786 2,154 7,632
Female 10,520 818 9,702 1,911 7,791
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,186 1,533 16,653 3,387 13,266
White 14,660 1,227 13,433 2,690 10,743
Black or African American 1,912 146 1,766 274 1,493
AIAN 186 * 174 * 56
NHOPI 42 * 36 * 27
Asian 701 61 640 187 453
Two or More Races 685 81 604 109 495
Hispanic or Latino 3,143 308 2,835 677 2,157
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 2,047 437 1,609
High School Graduate da da 4,723 1,004 3,719
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 7,327 1,908 5,419
College Graduate da da 5,391 715 4,676
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 9,261 1,637 7,623
Part-Time da da 2,548 1,044 1,503
Unemployed da da 1,727 448 1,279
Other1 da da 5,953 935 5,018
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any use of central nervous system stimulants includes the use of cocaine, the use of methamphetamine, or any use of prescription stimulants.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.64B – Any Use of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 7.6 7.1 7.7 12.1 7.0
GENDER          
Male 7.9 7.7 7.9 12.9 7.1
Female 7.4 6.4 7.4 11.4 6.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 7.9 7.9 7.9 13.2 7.2
White 8.6 9.3 8.5 15.2 7.7
Black or African American 5.6 4.1 5.7 6.0 5.7
AIAN 10.4 * 10.7 * 4.3
NHOPI 4.1 * 4.1 * 3.7
Asian 4.3 4.2 4.3 9.6 3.5
Two or More Races 12.7 8.8 13.5 12.0 13.9
Hispanic or Latino 6.3 4.6 6.6 8.7 6.1
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 7.1 11.7 6.4
High School Graduate da da 6.8 9.5 6.3
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 9.5 13.6 8.6
College Graduate da da 6.9 14.2 6.4
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 8.1 13.0 7.5
Part-Time da da 8.3 12.8 6.7
Unemployed da da 13.1 14.2 12.7
Other1 da da 6.2 9.8 5.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any use of central nervous system stimulants includes the use of cocaine, the use of methamphetamine, or any use of prescription stimulants.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.65A – Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 9,177 339 8,838 2,111 6,727
GENDER          
Male 5,426 169 5,258 1,162 4,096
Female 3,750 170 3,580 949 2,631
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,630 250 7,380 1,758 5,622
White 6,047 202 5,845 1,387 4,458
Black or African American 871 21 850 115 735
AIAN 103 1 103 * 43
NHOPI 24 * 24 * 16
Asian 240 4 236 121 115
Two or More Races 345 22 323 68 256
Hispanic or Latino 1,546 88 1,458 353 1,105
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1,036 194 842
High School Graduate da da 2,609 526 2,083
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 3,259 964 2,295
College Graduate da da 1,933 426 1,508
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 3,770 888 2,882
Part-Time da da 1,345 549 795
Unemployed da da 1,083 239 844
Other1 da da 2,640 434 2,206
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.65B – Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3.3 1.3 3.5 6.3 3.1
GENDER          
Male 4.0 1.3 4.3 6.9 3.8
Female 2.6 1.3 2.7 5.7 2.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3.3 1.3 3.5 6.9 3.0
White 3.5 1.5 3.7 7.8 3.2
Black or African American 2.5 0.6 2.8 2.5 2.8
AIAN 5.8 0.5 6.3 * 3.3
NHOPI 2.3 * 2.7 * 2.2
Asian 1.5 0.3 1.6 6.2 0.9
Two or More Races 6.4 2.4 7.2 7.4 7.2
Hispanic or Latino 3.1 1.3 3.4 4.5 3.1
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 3.6 5.2 3.4
High School Graduate da da 3.7 5.0 3.5
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 4.2 6.9 3.6
College Graduate da da 2.5 8.5 2.1
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 3.3 7.0 2.8
Part-Time da da 4.4 6.7 3.6
Unemployed da da 8.2 7.6 8.4
Other1 da da 2.8 4.6 2.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.66A – Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 4,126 92 4,034 669 3,365
GENDER          
Male 2,406 33 2,373 353 2,019
Female 1,720 58 1,662 316 1,345
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,426 59 3,367 570 2,796
White 2,740 46 2,694 437 2,257
Black or African American 372 11 360 31 329
AIAN 30 * 30 8 22
NHOPI 14 * 14 * *
Asian 123 * 123 68 54
Two or More Races 147 1 146 18 129
Hispanic or Latino 700 33 667 99 568
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 544 66 478
High School Graduate da da 1,276 165 1,111
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1,479 308 1,171
College Graduate da da 734 131 604
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1,532 240 1,292
Part-Time da da 574 181 393
Unemployed da da 538 88 450
Other1 da da 1,390 160 1,230
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.66B – Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.5 0.4 1.6 2.0 1.5
GENDER          
Male 1.8 0.3 1.9 2.1 1.9
Female 1.2 0.5 1.3 1.9 1.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.5 0.3 1.6 2.2 1.5
White 1.6 0.3 1.7 2.5 1.6
Black or African American 1.1 0.3 1.2 0.7 1.3
AIAN 1.7 * 1.8 2.3 1.7
NHOPI 1.3 * 1.6 * *
Asian 0.7 * 0.8 3.5 0.4
Two or More Races 2.7 0.1 3.3 2.0 3.6
Hispanic or Latino 1.4 0.5 1.5 1.3 1.6
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1.9 1.8 1.9
High School Graduate da da 1.8 1.6 1.9
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 1.9 2.2 1.9
College Graduate da da 0.9 2.6 0.8
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 1.3 1.9 1.3
Part-Time da da 1.9 2.2 1.8
Unemployed da da 4.1 2.8 4.5
Other1 da da 1.5 1.7 1.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.67A – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 23,249 1,562 21,687 4,614 17,073
GENDER          
Male 12,676 713 11,963 2,490 9,473
Female 10,573 849 9,724 2,124 7,600
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,252 1,104 18,148 3,738 14,410
White 14,864 793 14,071 2,910 11,161
Black or African American 2,534 152 2,382 368 2,014
AIAN 188 * 175 * 105
NHOPI 117 * * * *
Asian 773 44 729 204 525
Two or More Races 776 79 697 171 526
Hispanic or Latino 3,997 458 3,539 875 2,663
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 2,514 465 2,049
High School Graduate da da 6,040 1,472 4,568
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 7,480 1,951 5,529
College Graduate da da 5,653 725 4,928
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 9,726 1,881 7,845
Part-Time da da 3,178 1,128 2,050
Unemployed da da 2,141 510 1,631
Other1 da da 6,642 1,094 5,548
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.67B – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 8.3 6.0 8.5 13.8 7.7
GENDER          
Male 9.3 5.4 9.7 14.9 8.9
Female 7.4 6.7 7.5 12.7 6.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 8.4 5.7 8.6 14.6 7.8
White 8.7 6.0 8.9 16.4 8.0
Black or African American 7.4 4.3 7.8 8.1 7.7
AIAN 10.5 * 10.8 * 8.1
NHOPI 11.4 * * * *
Asian 4.7 3.0 4.9 10.4 4.0
Two or More Races 14.4 8.6 15.6 18.8 14.7
Hispanic or Latino 8.0 6.9 8.2 11.2 7.5
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 8.7 12.4 8.2
High School Graduate da da 8.7 13.9 7.7
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 9.7 13.9 8.8
College Graduate da da 7.2 14.4 6.7
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 8.5 14.9 7.7
Part-Time da da 10.4 13.8 9.2
Unemployed da da 16.2 16.2 16.2
Other1 da da 6.9 11.5 6.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.68A – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 9,030 476 8,554 1,361 7,193
GENDER          
Male 5,037 227 4,810 727 4,083
Female 3,993 249 3,744 634 3,110
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,429 355 7,074 1,081 5,993
White 5,888 222 5,667 810 4,857
Black or African American 870 78 792 104 688
AIAN 88 * 76 15 61
NHOPI 33 * 32 * *
Asian 276 13 263 100 163
Two or More Races 273 29 244 41 204
Hispanic or Latino 1,602 122 1,480 280 1,199
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 1,064 127 937
High School Graduate da da 2,567 442 2,125
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 2,768 541 2,227
College Graduate da da 2,155 252 1,903
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 3,407 563 2,843
Part-Time da da 1,122 316 806
Unemployed da da 940 167 773
Other1 da da 3,086 316 2,770
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.68B – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Demographic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Demographic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3.2 1.8 3.4 4.1 3.3
GENDER          
Male 3.7 1.7 3.9 4.3 3.8
Female 2.8 2.0 2.9 3.8 2.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE          
Not Hispanic or Latino 3.2 1.8 3.4 4.2 3.2
White 3.4 1.7 3.6 4.6 3.5
Black or African American 2.5 2.2 2.6 2.3 2.6
AIAN 4.9 * 4.7 4.5 4.7
NHOPI 3.3 * 3.6 * *
Asian 1.7 0.9 1.8 5.1 1.2
Two or More Races 5.1 3.1 5.5 4.5 5.7
Hispanic or Latino 3.2 1.8 3.4 3.6 3.4
EDUCATION LEVEL          
< High School da da 3.7 3.4 3.7
High School Graduate da da 3.7 4.2 3.6
Some College/Associate’s Degree da da 3.6 3.8 3.5
College Graduate da da 2.8 5.0 2.6
EMPLOYMENT STATUS          
Full-Time da da 3.0 4.5 2.8
Part-Time da da 3.7 3.9 3.6
Unemployed da da 7.1 5.3 7.7
Other1 da da 3.2 3.3 3.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
1 Other Employment includes students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.69A – Illicit Drug Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 61,203 3,662 57,542 12,710 44,831
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 11,190 582 10,608 2,170 8,439
Midwest 12,927 796 12,131 2,929 9,202
South 19,787 1,264 18,523 4,232 14,291
West 17,299 1,020 16,279 3,379 12,900
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 34,374 1,993 32,381 6,904 25,477
Small Metro 19,192 1,183 18,009 4,222 13,787
Nonmetro 7,637 486 7,152 1,585 5,567
Urbanized 3,166 237 2,928 759 2,169
Less Urbanized 3,768 211 3,557 692 2,865
Completely Rural 703 37 666 133 533
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 11,396 708 10,688 3,153 7,536
100-199% 13,075 812 12,263 3,156 9,107
200% or More 36,719 2,142 34,576 6,388 28,188
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 33,071 1,922 31,149 7,336 23,813
Medicaid/CHIP 16,087 1,611 14,476 3,060 11,416
Other3 11,272 162 11,110 938 10,172
No Coverage 7,526 197 7,329 1,898 5,431
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.69B – Illicit Drug Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 21.9 14.1 22.7 38.0 20.3
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 22.9 14.0 23.7 37.9 21.6
Midwest 22.3 14.5 23.1 41.2 20.3
South 18.6 12.4 19.2 33.3 17.1
West 26.1 16.4 27.1 42.6 24.7
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 22.5 13.9 23.4 38.4 21.1
Small Metro 22.4 15.0 23.2 38.5 20.7
Nonmetro 18.4 12.9 19.0 35.1 16.8
Urbanized 20.1 16.6 20.4 39.1 17.5
Less Urbanized 17.7 10.9 18.4 32.6 16.7
Completely Rural 15.8 9.7 16.4 29.4 14.8
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 26.5 13.2 28.4 37.0 25.9
100-199% 23.4 14.6 24.4 39.8 21.5
200% or More 20.3 14.2 20.8 37.7 18.9
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 19.6 13.6 20.2 38.6 17.6
Medicaid/CHIP 28.2 15.3 31.1 36.2 30.0
Other3 14.7 11.2 14.8 37.1 14.0
No Coverage 28.1 14.3 28.8 38.1 26.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.70A – Illicit Drug Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 39,995 1,844 38,152 8,472 29,680
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 7,722 324 7,398 1,490 5,907
Midwest 8,683 426 8,257 1,950 6,307
South 12,014 593 11,421 2,615 8,806
West 11,576 500 11,076 2,416 8,660
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 22,356 940 21,416 4,649 16,767
Small Metro 12,616 625 11,991 2,748 9,242
Nonmetro 5,024 279 4,745 1,074 3,671
Urbanized 2,159 113 2,046 551 1,496
Less Urbanized 2,423 141 2,282 447 1,835
Completely Rural 442 25 416 76 340
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 7,650 347 7,303 2,158 5,145
100-199% 9,051 430 8,621 2,124 6,498
200% or More 23,284 1,067 22,217 4,181 18,037
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 20,211 927 19,284 4,689 14,595
Medicaid/CHIP 11,204 886 10,318 2,196 8,122
Other3 7,424 45 7,379 602 6,777
No Coverage 5,513 98 5,415 1,366 4,049
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.70B – Illicit Drug Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 14.3 7.1 15.0 25.3 13.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 15.8 7.8 16.5 26.0 15.1
Midwest 15.0 7.8 15.7 27.5 13.9
South 11.3 5.8 11.8 20.6 10.5
West 17.5 8.0 18.4 30.5 16.6
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 14.6 6.5 15.5 25.9 13.9
Small Metro 14.8 7.9 15.5 25.1 13.9
Nonmetro 12.1 7.4 12.6 23.8 11.1
Urbanized 13.7 7.9 14.3 28.4 12.1
Less Urbanized 11.4 7.3 11.8 21.1 10.7
Completely Rural 9.9 6.6 10.3 16.8 9.4
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 17.8 6.5 19.4 25.4 17.7
100-199% 16.2 7.7 17.1 26.8 15.3
200% or More 12.9 7.1 13.4 24.7 12.1
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 12.0 6.6 12.5 24.7 10.8
Medicaid/CHIP 19.6 8.4 22.2 26.0 21.4
Other3 9.7 3.1 9.8 23.8 9.3
No Coverage 20.6 7.1 21.3 27.4 19.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.71A – Marijuana Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 52,454 2,724 49,730 11,833 37,897
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 9,808 474 9,334 2,014 7,320
Midwest 11,391 614 10,777 2,766 8,010
South 16,258 875 15,382 3,844 11,538
West 14,997 760 14,237 3,209 11,029
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 29,354 1,438 27,916 6,462 21,454
Small Metro 16,587 912 15,675 3,914 11,761
Nonmetro 6,513 374 6,139 1,457 4,682
Urbanized 2,752 181 2,571 709 1,862
Less Urbanized 3,137 162 2,975 622 2,353
Completely Rural 624 31 593 126 467
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 9,647 513 9,133 2,925 6,209
100-199% 11,335 597 10,738 2,929 7,810
200% or More 31,459 1,614 29,845 5,967 23,878
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 28,466 1,432 27,034 6,855 20,178
Medicaid/CHIP 13,411 1,220 12,190 2,810 9,380
Other3 9,212 99 9,113 855 8,258
No Coverage 6,797 142 6,655 1,781 4,874
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.71B – Marijuana Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 18.7 10.5 19.6 35.4 17.2
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 20.0 11.4 20.8 35.2 18.7
Midwest 19.6 11.2 20.5 38.9 17.6
South 15.3 8.6 16.0 30.3 13.8
West 22.6 12.2 23.7 40.4 21.2
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 19.2 10.0 20.2 35.9 17.8
Small Metro 19.4 11.5 20.2 35.7 17.7
Nonmetro 15.7 10.0 16.3 32.2 14.1
Urbanized 17.4 12.6 17.9 36.5 15.0
Less Urbanized 14.8 8.4 15.4 29.3 13.7
Completely Rural 14.0 8.1 14.6 27.8 12.9
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 22.5 9.6 24.3 34.4 21.4
100-199% 20.3 10.7 21.4 36.9 18.4
200% or More 17.4 10.7 18.0 35.3 16.0
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 16.9 10.2 17.5 36.1 14.9
Medicaid/CHIP 23.5 11.6 26.2 33.2 24.7
Other3 12.0 6.8 12.1 33.8 11.4
No Coverage 25.3 10.3 26.2 35.7 23.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.72A – Marijuana Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 36,363 1,499 34,864 8,073 26,791
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 7,006 260 6,746 1,423 5,323
Midwest 8,039 375 7,664 1,889 5,775
South 10,753 455 10,298 2,518 7,780
West 10,564 408 10,156 2,244 7,912
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 20,384 749 19,636 4,448 15,188
Small Metro 11,404 522 10,882 2,593 8,290
Nonmetro 4,574 229 4,346 1,032 3,313
Urbanized 1,965 92 1,873 522 1,351
Less Urbanized 2,195 115 2,080 436 1,644
Completely Rural 415 22 393 75 319
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 6,810 276 6,534 2,017 4,517
100-199% 8,292 333 7,959 2,020 5,939
200% or More 21,250 890 20,361 4,027 16,334
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 18,657 775 17,882 4,491 13,391
Medicaid/CHIP 9,895 710 9,185 2,061 7,124
Other3 6,488 28 6,460 572 5,888
No Coverage 5,113 81 5,032 1,311 3,721
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.72B – Marijuana Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 13.0 5.8 13.7 24.1 12.2
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 14.3 6.3 15.1 24.9 13.6
Midwest 13.9 6.8 14.6 26.6 12.7
South 10.1 4.5 10.7 19.8 9.3
West 15.9 6.5 16.9 28.3 15.2
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 13.3 5.2 14.2 24.7 12.6
Small Metro 13.3 6.6 14.0 23.7 12.4
Nonmetro 11.0 6.1 11.5 22.9 10.0
Urbanized 12.4 6.4 13.0 26.9 10.9
Less Urbanized 10.3 5.9 10.8 20.5 9.6
Completely Rural 9.3 5.7 9.7 16.5 8.8
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 15.9 5.1 17.4 23.7 15.5
100-199% 14.9 6.0 15.8 25.5 14.0
200% or More 11.7 5.9 12.3 23.8 11.0
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 11.1 5.5 11.6 23.6 9.9
Medicaid/CHIP 17.4 6.7 19.8 24.4 18.7
Other3 8.5 2.0 8.6 22.6 8.1
No Coverage 19.1 5.9 19.8 26.3 18.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.73A – Cocaine Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 4,765 40 4,725 1,173 3,551
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1,029 4 1,026 203 823
Midwest 922 11 912 193 719
South 1,528 12 1,516 330 1,186
West 1,285 13 1,272 448 824
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 2,847 21 2,826 662 2,164
Small Metro 1,411 7 1,405 397 1,008
Nonmetro 506 12 494 114 380
Urbanized 219 * 213 54 160
Less Urbanized 213 6 207 53 154
Completely Rural 74 * 74 8 66
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 1,195 2 1,193 306 887
100-199% 1,009 7 1,002 248 754
200% or More 2,561 31 2,530 620 1,910
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 2,065 7 2,058 689 1,369
Medicaid/CHIP 1,598 16 1,583 191 1,392
Other3 788 5 783 94 688
No Coverage 821 12 809 223 586
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.73B – Cocaine Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.7 0.2 1.9 3.5 1.6
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 2.1 0.1 2.3 3.5 2.1
Midwest 1.6 0.2 1.7 2.7 1.6
South 1.4 0.1 1.6 2.6 1.4
West 1.9 0.2 2.1 5.6 1.6
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1.9 0.1 2.0 3.7 1.8
Small Metro 1.7 0.1 1.8 3.6 1.5
Nonmetro 1.2 0.3 1.3 2.5 1.1
Urbanized 1.4 * 1.5 2.8 1.3
Less Urbanized 1.0 0.3 1.1 2.5 0.9
Completely Rural 1.7 * 1.8 1.7 1.8
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2.8 0.0 3.2 3.6 3.1
100-199% 1.8 0.1 2.0 3.1 1.8
200% or More 1.4 0.2 1.5 3.7 1.3
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 1.2 0.0 1.3 3.6 1.0
Medicaid/CHIP 2.8 0.1 3.4 2.3 3.7
Other3 1.0 0.4 1.0 3.7 0.9
No Coverage 3.1 0.9 3.2 4.5 2.9
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.74A – Cocaine Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,833 5 1,828 373 1,455
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 536 3 533 92 441
Midwest 271 0 271 59 212
South 597 * 597 71 526
West 429 2 427 151 276
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1,112 4 1,109 231 878
Small Metro 575 2 574 104 469
Nonmetro 145 * 145 37 108
Urbanized 75 * 75 12 63
Less Urbanized 45 * 45 22 23
Completely Rural 26 * 26 3 22
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 439 * 439 91 347
100-199% 398 4 395 101 294
200% or More 996 2 994 181 813
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 633 1 632 206 426
Medicaid/CHIP 704 4 700 67 633
Other3 375 * 375 27 348
No Coverage 350 * 350 79 270
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.74B – Cocaine Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.7 0.0 0.7 1.1 0.7
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1.1 0.1 1.2 1.6 1.1
Midwest 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.8 0.5
South 0.6 * 0.6 0.6 0.6
West 0.6 0.0 0.7 1.9 0.5
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.7 0.0 0.8 1.3 0.7
Small Metro 0.7 0.0 0.7 1.0 0.7
Nonmetro 0.4 * 0.4 0.8 0.3
Urbanized 0.5 * 0.5 0.6 0.5
Less Urbanized 0.2 * 0.2 1.0 0.1
Completely Rural 0.6 * 0.6 0.8 0.6
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 1.0 * 1.2 1.1 1.2
100-199% 0.7 0.1 0.8 1.3 0.7
200% or More 0.6 0.0 0.6 1.1 0.5
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.4 0.0 0.4 1.1 0.3
Medicaid/CHIP 1.2 0.0 1.5 0.8 1.7
Other3 0.5 * 0.5 1.1 0.5
No Coverage 1.3 * 1.4 1.6 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.75A – Crack Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 10,640 996 527
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 1,795 285 189
Midwest 2,516 169 63
South 3,515 447 246
West 2,814 95 29
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 5,474 550 312
Small Metro 3,634 343 179
Nonmetro 1,532 103 36
Urbanized 582 37 26
Less Urbanized 751 25 6
Completely Rural 199 * 4
POVERTY LEVEL1      
Less Than 100% 2,939 393 208
100-199% 2,934 329 192
200% or More 4,767 275 127
HEALTH INSURANCE2      
Private 3,959 131 37
Medicaid/CHIP 4,104 577 325
Other3 2,767 324 218
No Coverage 1,683 188 99
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.75B – Crack Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 3.8 0.4 0.2
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 3.7 0.6 0.4
Midwest 4.3 0.3 0.1
South 3.3 0.4 0.2
West 4.2 0.1 0.0
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 3.6 0.4 0.2
Small Metro 4.2 0.4 0.2
Nonmetro 3.7 0.2 0.1
Urbanized 3.7 0.2 0.2
Less Urbanized 3.5 0.1 0.0
Completely Rural 4.5 * 0.1
POVERTY LEVEL1      
Less Than 100% 6.8 0.9 0.5
100-199% 5.3 0.6 0.3
200% or More 2.6 0.2 0.1
HEALTH INSURANCE2      
Private 2.3 0.1 0.0
Medicaid/CHIP 7.2 1.0 0.6
Other3 3.6 0.4 0.3
No Coverage 6.3 0.7 0.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.76A – Hallucinogen Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 45,826 7,406 2,234
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 7,993 1,086 361
Midwest 9,590 1,674 522
South 14,019 2,025 497
West 14,225 2,620 854
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 25,936 4,467 1,339
Small Metro 14,387 1,965 549
Nonmetro 5,503 974 346
Urbanized 2,397 533 184
Less Urbanized 2,524 389 136
Completely Rural 583 52 26
POVERTY LEVEL1      
Less Than 100% 6,531 1,378 496
100-199% 8,882 1,661 535
200% or More 30,405 4,367 1,202
HEALTH INSURANCE2      
Private 26,856 3,872 1,052
Medicaid/CHIP 9,752 2,045 711
Other3 10,095 733 157
No Coverage 5,044 1,126 402
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.76B – Hallucinogen Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Lifetime
(2021)
Past Year
(2021)
Past Month
(2021)
TOTAL 16.4 2.6 0.8
GEOGRAPHIC REGION      
Northeast 16.3 2.2 0.7
Midwest 16.5 2.9 0.9
South 13.2 1.9 0.5
West 21.5 4.0 1.3
COUNTY TYPE      
Large Metro 17.0 2.9 0.9
Small Metro 16.8 2.3 0.6
Nonmetro 13.3 2.3 0.8
Urbanized 15.2 3.4 1.2
Less Urbanized 11.9 1.8 0.6
Completely Rural 13.1 1.2 0.6
POVERTY LEVEL1      
Less Than 100% 15.2 3.2 1.2
100-199% 15.9 3.0 1.0
200% or More 16.8 2.4 0.7
HEALTH INSURANCE2      
Private 15.9 2.3 0.6
Medicaid/CHIP 17.1 3.6 1.2
Other3 13.2 1.0 0.2
No Coverage 18.8 4.2 1.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.77A – Inhalant Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,178 626 1,552 497 1,055
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 474 75 399 89 310
Midwest 371 109 262 83 179
South 735 219 517 172 345
West 597 223 374 153 221
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1,374 398 976 260 717
Small Metro 632 166 466 193 273
Nonmetro 171 62 110 44 65
Urbanized 69 23 46 14 32
Less Urbanized 95 34 61 29 33
Completely Rural 7 5 2 2 *
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 314 96 218 120 98
100-199% 415 117 298 168 130
200% or More 1,449 413 1,036 210 826
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 1,245 341 904 304 600
Medicaid/CHIP 610 258 352 101 251
Other3 228 40 188 34 153
No Coverage 269 18 252 82 169
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.77B – Inhalant Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.8 2.4 0.6 1.5 0.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1.0 1.8 0.9 1.6 0.8
Midwest 0.6 2.0 0.5 1.2 0.4
South 0.7 2.2 0.5 1.4 0.4
West 0.9 3.6 0.6 1.9 0.4
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.9 2.8 0.7 1.4 0.6
Small Metro 0.7 2.1 0.6 1.8 0.4
Nonmetro 0.4 1.6 0.3 1.0 0.2
Urbanized 0.4 1.6 0.3 0.7 0.3
Less Urbanized 0.4 1.7 0.3 1.3 0.2
Completely Rural 0.2 1.3 0.0 0.4 *
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 0.7 1.8 0.6 1.4 0.3
100-199% 0.7 2.1 0.6 2.1 0.3
200% or More 0.8 2.7 0.6 1.2 0.6
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.7 2.4 0.6 1.6 0.4
Medicaid/CHIP 1.1 2.5 0.8 1.2 0.7
Other3 0.3 2.7 0.2 1.4 0.2
No Coverage 1.0 1.3 1.0 1.6 0.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.78A – Inhalant Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 830 205 625 121 504
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 182 21 161 24 137
Midwest 135 32 102 22 80
South 306 73 232 49 184
West 208 79 129 25 103
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 512 129 384 49 335
Small Metro 261 55 206 56 150
Nonmetro 57 22 35 16 19
Urbanized 24 5 19 1 18
Less Urbanized 30 13 17 15 2
Completely Rural 3 3 * * *
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 95 28 67 39 27
100-199% 190 50 140 46 94
200% or More 545 127 418 35 383
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 492 111 382 73 309
Medicaid/CHIP 228 96 132 28 104
Other3 91 8 83 4 80
No Coverage 130 3 127 19 108
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.78B – Inhalant Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.3 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.2
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4
Midwest 0.2 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.2
South 0.3 0.7 0.2 0.4 0.2
West 0.3 1.3 0.2 0.3 0.2
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.3 0.9 0.3 0.3 0.3
Small Metro 0.3 0.7 0.3 0.5 0.2
Nonmetro 0.1 0.6 0.1 0.4 0.1
Urbanized 0.2 0.4 0.1 0.1 0.1
Less Urbanized 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.7 0.0
Completely Rural 0.1 0.9 * * *
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 0.2 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.1
100-199% 0.3 0.9 0.3 0.6 0.2
200% or More 0.3 0.8 0.3 0.2 0.3
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.3 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.2
Medicaid/CHIP 0.4 0.9 0.3 0.3 0.3
Other3 0.1 0.6 0.1 0.1 0.1
No Coverage 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.4 0.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.79A – Methamphetamine Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,549 37 2,512 166 2,346
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 284 0 284 27 256
Midwest 471 13 458 13 445
South 968 12 956 65 891
West 825 12 814 60 753
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1,193 20 1,173 54 1,120
Small Metro 730 3 727 73 655
Nonmetro 625 14 611 39 572
Urbanized 204 11 192 8 185
Less Urbanized 372 2 369 29 341
Completely Rural 50 * 50 * 47
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 887 8 879 67 812
100-199% 852 4 848 39 810
200% or More 809 25 784 61 724
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 357 6 350 47 303
Medicaid/CHIP 1,359 23 1,336 82 1,254
Other3 516 2 514 10 504
No Coverage 539 * 534 33 501
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.79B – Methamphetamine Use in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 0.1 1.0 0.5 1.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 0.6 0.0 0.6 0.5 0.7
Midwest 0.8 0.2 0.9 0.2 1.0
South 0.9 0.1 1.0 0.5 1.1
West 1.2 0.2 1.4 0.8 1.4
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.8 0.1 0.8 0.3 0.9
Small Metro 0.9 0.0 0.9 0.7 1.0
Nonmetro 1.5 0.4 1.6 0.9 1.7
Urbanized 1.3 0.8 1.3 0.4 1.5
Less Urbanized 1.7 0.1 1.9 1.3 2.0
Completely Rural 1.1 * 1.2 * 1.3
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2.1 0.2 2.3 0.8 2.8
100-199% 1.5 0.1 1.7 0.5 1.9
200% or More 0.4 0.2 0.5 0.4 0.5
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.2 0.0 0.2 0.2 0.2
Medicaid/CHIP 2.4 0.2 2.9 1.0 3.3
Other3 0.7 0.1 0.7 0.4 0.7
No Coverage 2.0 * 2.1 0.7 2.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.80A – Methamphetamine Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,617 14 1,603 90 1,513
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 103 * 103 15 88
Midwest 340 * 340 2 338
South 513 10 504 34 469
West 660 4 656 39 617
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 792 8 785 20 765
Small Metro 413 3 410 46 364
Nonmetro 412 4 409 24 385
Urbanized 145 1 144 3 141
Less Urbanized 222 2 220 21 199
Completely Rural 45 * 45 * 45
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 575 8 567 40 526
100-199% 531 2 529 18 511
200% or More 512 4 508 32 475
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 196 4 193 9 183
Medicaid/CHIP 886 10 876 49 827
Other3 318 * 318 9 309
No Coverage 362 * 362 27 335
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.80B – Methamphetamine Use in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.6 0.1 0.6 0.3 0.7
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 0.2 * 0.2 0.3 0.2
Midwest 0.6 * 0.6 0.0 0.7
South 0.5 0.1 0.5 0.3 0.6
West 1.0 0.1 1.1 0.5 1.2
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.5 0.1 0.6 0.1 0.6
Small Metro 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.4 0.5
Nonmetro 1.0 0.1 1.1 0.5 1.2
Urbanized 0.9 0.1 1.0 0.2 1.1
Less Urbanized 1.0 0.1 1.1 1.0 1.2
Completely Rural 1.0 * 1.1 * 1.2
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 1.3 0.2 1.5 0.5 1.8
100-199% 1.0 0.0 1.1 0.2 1.2
200% or More 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.2 0.3
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1
Medicaid/CHIP 1.6 0.1 1.9 0.6 2.2
Other3 0.4 * 0.4 0.4 0.4
No Coverage 1.3 * 1.4 0.5 1.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.81A – Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 71,688 3,342 68,346 6,119 62,227
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 10,315 473 9,842 864 8,979
Midwest 15,205 731 14,474 1,345 13,130
South 29,313 1,268 28,045 2,474 25,571
West 16,855 871 15,984 1,436 14,548
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 36,810 1,708 35,102 3,084 32,018
Small Metro 22,799 1,092 21,707 2,148 19,560
Nonmetro 12,079 542 11,536 887 10,649
Urbanized 4,500 202 4,298 356 3,941
Less Urbanized 6,171 293 5,879 410 5,469
Completely Rural 1,408 48 1,360 121 1,239
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 12,535 802 11,734 1,563 10,171
100-199% 15,401 811 14,590 1,543 13,047
200% or More 43,749 1,729 42,020 3,009 39,010
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 39,379 1,646 37,733 3,225 34,508
Medicaid/CHIP 18,094 1,510 16,584 1,797 14,787
Other3 24,815 154 24,661 516 24,145
No Coverage 5,670 190 5,479 910 4,569
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.81B – Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 25.6 12.8 26.9 18.3 28.2
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 21.1 11.4 22.0 15.1 23.0
Midwest 26.2 13.3 27.5 18.9 28.9
South 27.5 12.5 29.1 19.5 30.5
West 25.4 14.0 26.6 18.1 27.9
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 24.1 11.9 25.3 17.2 26.6
Small Metro 26.7 13.8 28.0 19.6 29.4
Nonmetro 29.1 14.4 30.6 19.6 32.1
Urbanized 28.5 14.1 29.9 18.3 31.8
Less Urbanized 29.0 15.1 30.4 19.3 31.8
Completely Rural 31.7 12.4 33.5 26.8 34.3
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 29.2 14.9 31.2 18.4 35.0
100-199% 27.6 14.6 29.0 19.5 30.8
200% or More 24.2 11.5 25.3 17.8 26.2
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 23.4 11.7 24.4 17.0 25.5
Medicaid/CHIP 31.7 14.3 35.7 21.2 38.9
Other3 32.4 10.6 32.8 20.4 33.2
No Coverage 21.1 13.8 21.5 18.3 22.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.82A – Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 8,711 497 8,213 1,018 7,195
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1,518 78 1,440 166 1,274
Midwest 1,680 127 1,554 189 1,364
South 3,383 189 3,194 394 2,801
West 2,129 104 2,025 269 1,756
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 4,579 286 4,293 532 3,761
Small Metro 2,851 153 2,698 352 2,346
Nonmetro 1,281 59 1,223 134 1,088
Urbanized 501 31 469 58 411
Less Urbanized 650 26 624 61 563
Completely Rural 131 2 129 15 114
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2,074 122 1,952 253 1,699
100-199% 1,968 111 1,858 310 1,547
200% or More 4,668 264 4,403 454 3,949
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 3,888 216 3,671 449 3,223
Medicaid/CHIP 3,013 240 2,773 317 2,456
Other3 1,956 37 1,919 88 1,831
No Coverage 1,135 38 1,096 200 896
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.82B – Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3.1 1.9 3.2 3.0 3.3
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 3.1 1.9 3.2 2.9 3.3
Midwest 2.9 2.3 3.0 2.7 3.0
South 3.2 1.9 3.3 3.1 3.3
West 3.2 1.7 3.4 3.4 3.4
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 3.0 2.0 3.1 3.0 3.1
Small Metro 3.3 1.9 3.5 3.2 3.5
Nonmetro 3.1 1.6 3.2 3.0 3.3
Urbanized 3.2 2.2 3.3 3.0 3.3
Less Urbanized 3.1 1.3 3.2 2.9 3.3
Completely Rural 2.9 0.5 3.2 3.2 3.2
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 4.8 2.3 5.2 3.0 5.8
100-199% 3.5 2.0 3.7 3.9 3.7
200% or More 2.6 1.8 2.7 2.7 2.7
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 2.3 1.5 2.4 2.4 2.4
Medicaid/CHIP 5.3 2.3 6.0 3.7 6.5
Other3 2.6 2.6 2.6 3.5 2.5
No Coverage 4.2 2.8 4.3 4.0 4.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.83A – Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,401 115 2,286 213 2,073
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 521 35 486 25 461
Midwest 413 15 398 41 357
South 929 52 876 73 803
West 538 12 526 74 452
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1,217 59 1,158 96 1,063
Small Metro 877 34 843 92 751
Nonmetro 307 22 285 25 259
Urbanized 113 11 102 7 95
Less Urbanized 168 10 158 17 141
Completely Rural 25 * 25 2 23
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 699 39 660 48 612
100-199% 591 45 547 82 464
200% or More 1,110 31 1,079 83 996
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 847 33 814 77 738
Medicaid/CHIP 1,008 65 944 99 845
Other3 733 8 726 12 714
No Coverage 302 14 288 39 249
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.83B – Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.9 0.4 0.9 0.6 0.9
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1.1 0.8 1.1 0.4 1.2
Midwest 0.7 0.3 0.8 0.6 0.8
South 0.9 0.5 0.9 0.6 1.0
West 0.8 0.2 0.9 0.9 0.9
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.8 0.4 0.8 0.5 0.9
Small Metro 1.0 0.4 1.1 0.8 1.1
Nonmetro 0.7 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.8
Urbanized 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.4 0.8
Less Urbanized 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.8 0.8
Completely Rural 0.6 * 0.6 0.4 0.6
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 1.6 0.7 1.8 0.6 2.1
100-199% 1.1 0.8 1.1 1.0 1.1
200% or More 0.6 0.2 0.7 0.5 0.7
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.4 0.5
Medicaid/CHIP 1.8 0.6 2.0 1.2 2.2
Other3 1.0 0.5 1.0 0.5 1.0
No Coverage 1.1 1.0 1.1 0.8 1.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.84A – Any Use of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 16,630 1,821 14,808 3,354 11,454
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 2,976 263 2,713 628 2,085
Midwest 3,613 444 3,170 679 2,491
South 6,321 715 5,606 1,252 4,355
West 3,719 400 3,319 796 2,524
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 9,296 971 8,325 1,856 6,469
Small Metro 5,308 545 4,762 1,089 3,673
Nonmetro 2,026 305 1,722 409 1,313
Urbanized 802 148 654 172 482
Less Urbanized 1,006 133 873 193 680
Completely Rural 219 23 195 44 151
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2,902 361 2,541 799 1,742
100-199% 3,133 378 2,755 658 2,097
200% or More 10,589 1,083 9,506 1,891 7,615
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 10,321 1,030 9,290 2,307 6,983
Medicaid/CHIP 4,299 762 3,537 638 2,899
Other3 2,667 112 2,555 237 2,317
No Coverage 1,287 84 1,203 322 881
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.84B – Any Use of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 5.9 7.0 5.8 10.0 5.2
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 6.1 6.3 6.1 11.0 5.3
Midwest 6.2 8.1 6.0 9.6 5.5
South 5.9 7.0 5.8 9.9 5.2
West 5.6 6.4 5.5 10.0 4.8
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 6.1 6.8 6.0 10.3 5.4
Small Metro 6.2 6.9 6.1 9.9 5.5
Nonmetro 4.9 8.1 4.6 9.0 4.0
Urbanized 5.1 10.3 4.6 8.9 3.9
Less Urbanized 4.7 6.9 4.5 9.1 4.0
Completely Rural 4.9 6.0 4.8 9.7 4.2
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 6.8 6.7 6.8 9.4 6.0
100-199% 5.6 6.8 5.5 8.3 5.0
200% or More 5.9 7.2 5.7 11.2 5.1
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 6.1 7.3 6.0 12.1 5.2
Medicaid/CHIP 7.5 7.2 7.6 7.5 7.6
Other3 3.5 7.8 3.4 9.4 3.2
No Coverage 4.8 6.1 4.7 6.5 4.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.85A – Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3,733 304 3,429 1,244 2,184
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 760 48 712 226 486
Midwest 936 85 852 285 566
South 1,180 92 1,088 402 686
West 856 79 777 331 446
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 2,147 200 1,947 672 1,275
Small Metro 1,169 76 1,093 426 667
Nonmetro 416 28 388 146 242
Urbanized 183 19 163 70 93
Less Urbanized 212 7 206 68 138
Completely Rural 21 2 19 8 11
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 741 54 687 319 368
100-199% 672 62 610 235 374
200% or More 2,320 188 2,132 690 1,442
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 2,267 196 2,071 898 1,172
Medicaid/CHIP 920 83 836 199 637
Other3 339 10 330 90 240
No Coverage 470 35 434 112 322
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.85B – Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.3 1.2 1.4 3.7 1.0
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1.6 1.2 1.6 3.9 1.2
Midwest 1.6 1.5 1.6 4.0 1.2
South 1.1 0.9 1.1 3.2 0.8
West 1.3 1.3 1.3 4.2 0.9
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1.4 1.4 1.4 3.7 1.1
Small Metro 1.4 1.0 1.4 3.9 1.0
Nonmetro 1.0 0.7 1.0 3.2 0.7
Urbanized 1.2 1.4 1.1 3.6 0.8
Less Urbanized 1.0 0.3 1.1 3.2 0.8
Completely Rural 0.5 0.4 0.5 1.8 0.3
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 1.7 1.0 1.8 3.7 1.3
100-199% 1.2 1.1 1.2 3.0 0.9
200% or More 1.3 1.2 1.3 4.1 1.0
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 1.3 1.4 1.3 4.7 0.9
Medicaid/CHIP 1.6 0.8 1.8 2.4 1.7
Other3 0.4 0.7 0.4 3.5 0.3
No Coverage 1.8 2.6 1.7 2.2 1.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.86A – Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,104 74 1,029 300 730
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 257 20 237 57 180
Midwest 355 13 342 84 258
South 270 16 254 84 170
West 221 25 196 74 123
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 660 52 608 176 433
Small Metro 317 14 303 94 209
Nonmetro 126 9 118 30 88
Urbanized 67 5 62 22 41
Less Urbanized 56 4 52 8 43
Completely Rural 4 * 4 0 4
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 223 6 218 88 130
100-199% 206 23 183 50 133
200% or More 674 45 629 162 467
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 623 45 577 218 359
Medicaid/CHIP 257 19 238 45 193
Other3 113 2 111 22 89
No Coverage 165 * 156 19 137
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.86B – Misuse of Prescription Stimulants in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.9 0.3
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 0.5
Midwest 0.6 0.2 0.7 1.2 0.6
South 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.7 0.2
West 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.9 0.2
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.4 0.4 0.4 1.0 0.4
Small Metro 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.9 0.3
Nonmetro 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.7 0.3
Urbanized 0.4 0.3 0.4 1.1 0.3
Less Urbanized 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3
Completely Rural 0.1 * 0.1 0.0 0.1
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 0.5 0.1 0.6 1.0 0.4
100-199% 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.3
200% or More 0.4 0.3 0.4 1.0 0.3
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.4 0.3 0.4 1.1 0.3
Medicaid/CHIP 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5
Other3 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.9 0.1
No Coverage 0.6 * 0.6 0.4 0.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.87A – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 40,899 1,002 39,897 2,950 36,947
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 6,642 80 6,562 474 6,089
Midwest 8,802 247 8,556 701 7,854
South 16,448 391 16,058 1,128 14,930
West 9,006 285 8,721 647 8,074
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 21,114 518 20,597 1,542 19,054
Small Metro 13,278 358 12,921 962 11,959
Nonmetro 6,506 126 6,379 446 5,934
Urbanized 2,406 64 2,342 206 2,136
Less Urbanized 3,551 55 3,496 196 3,300
Completely Rural 549 7 542 44 498
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 6,119 205 5,914 625 5,289
100-199% 8,139 245 7,894 703 7,190
200% or More 26,640 552 26,089 1,621 24,468
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 24,318 527 23,791 1,840 21,951
Medicaid/CHIP 9,165 471 8,695 689 8,006
Other3 15,105 40 15,065 218 14,847
No Coverage 2,582 45 2,537 330 2,208
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.87B – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 14.6 3.9 15.7 8.8 16.8
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 13.6 1.9 14.7 8.3 15.6
Midwest 15.2 4.5 16.3 9.9 17.3
South 15.4 3.8 16.7 8.9 17.8
West 13.6 4.6 14.5 8.2 15.5
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 13.8 3.6 14.9 8.6 15.8
Small Metro 15.5 4.5 16.7 8.8 17.9
Nonmetro 15.7 3.4 16.9 9.9 17.9
Urbanized 15.2 4.5 16.3 10.6 17.2
Less Urbanized 16.7 2.8 18.1 9.2 19.2
Completely Rural 12.4 1.9 13.3 9.6 13.8
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 14.2 3.8 15.7 7.3 18.2
100-199% 14.6 4.4 15.7 8.9 17.0
200% or More 14.7 3.7 15.7 9.6 16.4
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 14.4 3.7 15.4 9.7 16.2
Medicaid/CHIP 16.1 4.5 18.7 8.1 21.0
Other3 19.7 2.8 20.0 8.6 20.4
No Coverage 9.6 3.3 10.0 6.6 10.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.88A – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 4,887 225 4,662 874 3,788
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 870 15 855 147 708
Midwest 898 35 863 202 661
South 1,887 85 1,802 342 1,460
West 1,233 90 1,143 184 959
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 2,793 94 2,698 474 2,225
Small Metro 1,465 107 1,358 257 1,100
Nonmetro 630 24 606 144 462
Urbanized 267 13 254 70 184
Less Urbanized 330 11 319 66 253
Completely Rural 33 * 33 8 25
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 719 41 678 149 529
100-199% 1,108 79 1,029 254 775
200% or More 3,061 106 2,955 471 2,484
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 2,480 83 2,397 483 1,914
Medicaid/CHIP 1,511 148 1,363 249 1,114
Other3 1,013 18 995 36 959
No Coverage 481 * 472 129 342
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.88B – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.7 0.9 1.8 2.6 1.7
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1.8 0.4 1.9 2.6 1.8
Midwest 1.5 0.6 1.6 2.8 1.5
South 1.8 0.8 1.9 2.7 1.7
West 1.9 1.4 1.9 2.3 1.8
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1.8 0.7 1.9 2.6 1.8
Small Metro 1.7 1.4 1.7 2.3 1.7
Nonmetro 1.5 0.6 1.6 3.2 1.4
Urbanized 1.7 0.9 1.8 3.6 1.5
Less Urbanized 1.6 0.5 1.7 3.1 1.5
Completely Rural 0.7 * 0.8 1.7 0.7
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 1.7 0.8 1.8 1.8 1.8
100-199% 2.0 1.4 2.0 3.2 1.8
200% or More 1.7 0.7 1.8 2.8 1.7
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 1.5 0.6 1.6 2.5 1.4
Medicaid/CHIP 2.7 1.4 2.9 2.9 2.9
Other3 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.3
No Coverage 1.8 * 1.9 2.6 1.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.89A – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,373 44 1,330 164 1,166
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 250 9 241 42 200
Midwest 317 12 305 32 273
South 425 14 411 60 351
West 382 9 373 30 343
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 801 18 783 65 718
Small Metro 422 20 402 79 323
Nonmetro 150 5 144 19 125
Urbanized 80 5 74 7 67
Less Urbanized 65 * 65 11 54
Completely Rural 5 * 5 1 4
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 223 0 222 45 178
100-199% 272 16 256 43 213
200% or More 878 27 851 75 776
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 622 12 611 71 539
Medicaid/CHIP 404 22 382 69 313
Other3 398 1 398 10 388
No Coverage 199 * 190 19 171
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.89B – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers or Prescription Sedatives in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.7 0.5
Midwest 0.5 0.2 0.6 0.5 0.6
South 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.5 0.4
West 0.6 0.1 0.6 0.4 0.7
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.5 0.1 0.6 0.4 0.6
Small Metro 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.5
Nonmetro 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.4
Urbanized 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.5
Less Urbanized 0.3 * 0.3 0.5 0.3
Completely Rural 0.1 * 0.1 0.3 0.1
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 0.5 0.0 0.6 0.5 0.6
100-199% 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.5 0.5
200% or More 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.4 0.5
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.4
Medicaid/CHIP 0.7 0.2 0.8 0.8 0.8
Other3 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.4 0.5
No Coverage 0.7 * 0.7 0.4 0.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.90A – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 32,735 737 31,998 2,449 29,549
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 5,370 61 5,309 420 4,889
Midwest 7,236 164 7,071 577 6,494
South 13,111 290 12,821 953 11,867
West 7,019 222 6,797 498 6,300
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 16,634 386 16,248 1,310 14,938
Small Metro 10,946 266 10,680 764 9,916
Nonmetro 5,155 85 5,070 375 4,695
Urbanized 1,824 45 1,779 189 1,590
Less Urbanized 2,854 37 2,817 152 2,665
Completely Rural 477 4 474 33 440
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 5,034 124 4,910 475 4,435
100-199% 6,731 192 6,539 624 5,915
200% or More 20,970 421 20,549 1,349 19,200
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 19,180 391 18,789 1,498 17,290
Medicaid/CHIP 7,580 341 7,240 577 6,662
Other3 11,921 39 11,883 200 11,682
No Coverage 2,209 37 2,171 281 1,890
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.90B – Any Use of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 11.7 2.8 12.6 7.3 13.4
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 11.0 1.5 11.9 7.3 12.5
Midwest 12.5 3.0 13.5 8.1 14.3
South 12.3 2.9 13.3 7.5 14.2
West 10.6 3.6 11.3 6.3 12.1
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 10.9 2.7 11.7 7.3 12.4
Small Metro 12.8 3.4 13.8 7.0 14.9
Nonmetro 12.4 2.3 13.4 8.3 14.1
Urbanized 11.6 3.1 12.4 9.8 12.8
Less Urbanized 13.4 1.9 14.6 7.2 15.5
Completely Rural 10.7 1.0 11.7 7.4 12.2
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 11.7 2.3 13.1 5.6 15.3
100-199% 12.1 3.5 13.0 7.9 14.0
200% or More 11.6 2.8 12.4 8.0 12.9
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 11.4 2.8 12.2 7.9 12.8
Medicaid/CHIP 13.3 3.2 15.6 6.8 17.5
Other3 15.6 2.7 15.8 7.9 16.1
No Coverage 8.2 2.7 8.5 5.6 9.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.91A – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 4,317 198 4,119 810 3,309
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 784 14 769 144 625
Midwest 854 30 824 182 643
South 1,588 70 1,518 322 1,196
West 1,091 84 1,007 162 845
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 2,467 90 2,377 447 1,930
Small Metro 1,295 90 1,205 231 974
Nonmetro 555 18 537 132 405
Urbanized 236 9 227 62 165
Less Urbanized 286 9 277 63 214
Completely Rural 33 * 33 8 25
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 664 38 626 134 492
100-199% 1,034 76 959 226 732
200% or More 2,619 85 2,534 450 2,084
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 2,121 72 2,049 452 1,597
Medicaid/CHIP 1,408 131 1,277 221 1,056
Other3 827 18 810 34 776
No Coverage 467 * 458 125 332
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.91B – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.5 0.8 1.6 2.4 1.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1.6 0.3 1.7 2.5 1.6
Midwest 1.5 0.5 1.6 2.6 1.4
South 1.5 0.7 1.6 2.5 1.4
West 1.6 1.3 1.7 2.0 1.6
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1.6 0.6 1.7 2.5 1.6
Small Metro 1.5 1.1 1.6 2.1 1.5
Nonmetro 1.3 0.5 1.4 2.9 1.2
Urbanized 1.5 0.7 1.6 3.2 1.3
Less Urbanized 1.3 0.4 1.4 3.0 1.2
Completely Rural 0.7 * 0.8 1.7 0.7
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 1.5 0.7 1.7 1.6 1.7
100-199% 1.9 1.4 1.9 2.9 1.7
200% or More 1.4 0.6 1.5 2.7 1.4
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 1.3 0.5 1.3 2.4 1.2
Medicaid/CHIP 2.5 1.2 2.7 2.6 2.8
Other3 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.3 1.1
No Coverage 1.7 * 1.8 2.5 1.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.92A – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1,184 28 1,155 143 1,012
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 215 9 207 35 171
Midwest 290 9 281 25 256
South 366 7 358 56 303
West 312 3 310 28 282
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 684 14 670 58 612
Small Metro 373 12 361 67 294
Nonmetro 127 2 125 18 107
Urbanized 60 2 59 6 53
Less Urbanized 61 * 61 11 50
Completely Rural 5 * 5 1 4
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 193 0 193 31 162
100-199% 259 13 246 42 204
200% or More 732 15 717 70 647
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 517 9 508 69 439
Medicaid/CHIP 336 10 326 54 272
Other3 362 1 362 10 352
No Coverage 190 * 181 15 166
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.92B – Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizers in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.4 0.1 0.5 0.4 0.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 0.4 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.4
Midwest 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.3 0.6
South 0.3 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.4
West 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.3 0.5
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.4 0.1 0.5 0.3 0.5
Small Metro 0.4 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.4
Nonmetro 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.4 0.3
Urbanized 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.4
Less Urbanized 0.3 * 0.3 0.5 0.3
Completely Rural 0.1 * 0.1 0.3 0.1
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 0.4 0.0 0.5 0.4 0.6
100-199% 0.5 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5
200% or More 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.4
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.4 0.3
Medicaid/CHIP 0.6 0.1 0.7 0.6 0.7
Other3 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.4 0.5
No Coverage 0.7 * 0.7 0.3 0.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.93A – Any Use of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 14,548 408 14,140 846 13,295
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 2,411 40 2,371 107 2,264
Midwest 2,791 110 2,681 193 2,488
South 5,963 175 5,789 317 5,471
West 3,383 84 3,299 228 3,072
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 8,080 223 7,857 417 7,440
Small Metro 4,334 131 4,203 310 3,894
Nonmetro 2,134 54 2,080 119 1,961
Urbanized 863 26 837 56 781
Less Urbanized 1,130 25 1,105 53 1,053
Completely Rural 141 3 137 11 127
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2,250 123 2,127 219 1,908
100-199% 2,727 81 2,647 165 2,482
200% or More 9,571 204 9,366 462 8,904
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 8,952 209 8,743 559 8,185
Medicaid/CHIP 3,326 198 3,128 183 2,945
Other3 5,628 11 5,616 34 5,582
No Coverage 752 20 732 95 636
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.93B – Any Use of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 5.2 1.6 5.6 2.5 6.0
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 4.9 1.0 5.3 1.9 5.8
Midwest 4.8 2.0 5.1 2.7 5.5
South 5.6 1.7 6.0 2.5 6.5
West 5.1 1.3 5.5 2.9 5.9
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 5.3 1.6 5.7 2.3 6.2
Small Metro 5.1 1.7 5.4 2.8 5.8
Nonmetro 5.1 1.4 5.5 2.6 5.9
Urbanized 5.5 1.8 5.8 2.9 6.3
Less Urbanized 5.3 1.3 5.7 2.5 6.1
Completely Rural 3.2 0.9 3.4 2.3 3.5
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 5.2 2.3 5.7 2.6 6.6
100-199% 4.9 1.5 5.3 2.1 5.9
200% or More 5.3 1.4 5.6 2.7 6.0
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 5.3 1.5 5.7 2.9 6.0
Medicaid/CHIP 5.8 1.9 6.7 2.2 7.7
Other3 7.3 0.8 7.5 1.4 7.7
No Coverage 2.8 1.5 2.9 1.9 3.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.94A – Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 923 41 881 141 740
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 155 1 154 23 131
Midwest 114 6 108 35 73
South 423 18 405 46 359
West 231 17 214 37 178
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 517 15 501 54 447
Small Metro 280 19 260 55 205
Nonmetro 126 7 120 32 88
Urbanized 63 5 58 28 30
Less Urbanized 58 2 56 3 52
Completely Rural 6 * 6 0 6
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 136 5 131 42 89
100-199% 168 5 163 51 112
200% or More 619 32 587 48 539
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 514 23 491 67 424
Medicaid/CHIP 251 20 232 51 181
Other3 237 * 237 6 230
No Coverage 51 * 51 19 32
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.94B – Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.4 0.3
Midwest 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.5 0.2
South 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4
West 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.3
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.3 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.4
Small Metro 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.3
Nonmetro 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.7 0.3
Urbanized 0.4 0.3 0.4 1.5 0.2
Less Urbanized 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.3
Completely Rural 0.1 * 0.1 0.0 0.2
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.5 0.3
100-199% 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.6 0.3
200% or More 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.4
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3
Medicaid/CHIP 0.4 0.2 0.5 0.6 0.5
Other3 0.3 * 0.3 0.3 0.3
No Coverage 0.2 * 0.2 0.4 0.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.95A – Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 227 19 208 31 177
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 51 * 51 15 37
Midwest 34 2 32 9 22
South 64 9 55 5 50
West 78 7 70 2 68
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 127 6 121 8 113
Small Metro 75 9 65 21 44
Nonmetro 25 4 22 1 20
Urbanized 19 4 16 1 15
Less Urbanized 6 * 6 0 6
Completely Rural 0 * 0 * 0
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 42 * 42 21 21
100-199% 19 3 16 2 14
200% or More 165 16 150 8 142
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 113 7 106 4 102
Medicaid/CHIP 87 12 75 22 53
Other3 44 * 44 * 44
No Coverage 20 * 20 5 15
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.95B – Misuse of Prescription Sedatives in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 0.1 * 0.1 0.3 0.1
Midwest 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0
South 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1
West 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1
Small Metro 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1
Nonmetro 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1
Urbanized 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1
Less Urbanized 0.0 * 0.0 0.0 0.0
Completely Rural 0.0 * 0.0 * 0.0
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 0.1 * 0.1 0.2 0.1
100-199% 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
200% or More 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1
Medicaid/CHIP 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.1
Other3 0.1 * 0.1 * 0.1
No Coverage 0.1 * 0.1 0.1 0.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.96A – Any Use of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 25,630 462 25,168 2,147 23,021
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 4,292 50 4,242 393 3,849
Midwest 5,454 111 5,344 522 4,822
South 10,138 181 9,957 815 9,142
West 5,746 120 5,626 417 5,209
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 13,469 239 13,231 1,142 12,089
Small Metro 8,249 166 8,083 674 7,409
Nonmetro 3,911 57 3,854 332 3,523
Urbanized 1,414 24 1,390 169 1,222
Less Urbanized 2,187 32 2,155 144 2,011
Completely Rural 310 1 309 19 290
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 3,970 91 3,879 430 3,448
100-199% 5,352 143 5,209 561 4,648
200% or More 16,308 228 16,080 1,156 14,924
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 14,824 213 14,611 1,276 13,335
Medicaid/CHIP 6,131 243 5,889 521 5,368
Other3 8,722 31 8,691 184 8,507
No Coverage 1,828 29 1,799 251 1,548
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.96B – Any Use of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 9.2 1.8 9.9 6.4 10.4
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 8.8 1.2 9.5 6.9 9.9
Midwest 9.4 2.0 10.2 7.3 10.6
South 9.5 1.8 10.3 6.4 10.9
West 8.7 1.9 9.4 5.3 10.0
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 8.8 1.7 9.6 6.4 10.0
Small Metro 9.6 2.1 10.4 6.1 11.1
Nonmetro 9.4 1.5 10.2 7.3 10.6
Urbanized 9.0 1.7 9.7 8.7 9.8
Less Urbanized 10.3 1.7 11.2 6.8 11.7
Completely Rural 7.0 0.2 7.6 4.3 8.0
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 9.2 1.7 10.3 5.1 11.9
100-199% 9.6 2.6 10.4 7.1 11.0
200% or More 9.0 1.5 9.7 6.8 10.0
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 8.8 1.5 9.5 6.7 9.8
Medicaid/CHIP 10.8 2.3 12.7 6.2 14.1
Other3 11.4 2.2 11.6 7.3 11.7
No Coverage 6.8 2.1 7.1 5.0 7.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.97A – Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3,941 181 3,760 787 2,973
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 734 6 729 139 590
Midwest 793 30 763 175 588
South 1,477 71 1,405 304 1,101
West 937 74 863 169 694
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 2,299 71 2,229 436 1,793
Small Metro 1,115 91 1,024 220 804
Nonmetro 527 19 507 130 377
Urbanized 218 10 207 62 145
Less Urbanized 277 9 268 61 207
Completely Rural 32 * 32 8 25
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 615 39 576 126 450
100-199% 977 67 911 232 678
200% or More 2,349 76 2,274 429 1,845
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 1,919 64 1,855 438 1,417
Medicaid/CHIP 1,300 132 1,168 215 954
Other3 728 18 710 34 676
No Coverage 440 1 439 123 316
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.97B – Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepines in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.4 0.7 1.5 2.4 1.3
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1.5 0.1 1.6 2.4 1.5
Midwest 1.4 0.6 1.5 2.5 1.3
South 1.4 0.7 1.5 2.4 1.3
West 1.4 1.2 1.4 2.1 1.3
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1.5 0.5 1.6 2.4 1.5
Small Metro 1.3 1.2 1.3 2.0 1.2
Nonmetro 1.3 0.5 1.3 2.9 1.1
Urbanized 1.4 0.7 1.4 3.2 1.2
Less Urbanized 1.3 0.4 1.4 2.9 1.2
Completely Rural 0.7 * 0.8 1.7 0.7
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 1.4 0.7 1.5 1.5 1.5
100-199% 1.8 1.2 1.8 2.9 1.6
200% or More 1.3 0.5 1.4 2.5 1.2
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 1.1 0.5 1.2 2.3 1.0
Medicaid/CHIP 2.3 1.3 2.5 2.5 2.5
Other3 0.9 1.2 0.9 1.3 0.9
No Coverage 1.6 0.0 1.7 2.5 1.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.98A – Any Use of Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 71,901 3,342 68,558 6,128 62,430
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 10,352 473 9,880 865 9,015
Midwest 15,221 731 14,490 1,345 13,145
South 29,466 1,268 28,198 2,480 25,718
West 16,861 871 15,991 1,439 14,552
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 36,973 1,708 35,266 3,084 32,182
Small Metro 22,839 1,092 21,747 2,156 19,591
Nonmetro 12,088 542 11,546 889 10,657
Urbanized 4,502 202 4,300 356 3,943
Less Urbanized 6,176 293 5,884 411 5,473
Completely Rural 1,410 48 1,363 121 1,241
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 12,591 802 11,789 1,571 10,218
100-199% 15,443 811 14,632 1,544 13,087
200% or More 43,864 1,729 42,134 3,010 39,125
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 39,393 1,646 37,746 3,226 34,521
Medicaid/CHIP 18,158 1,510 16,648 1,800 14,848
Other3 24,944 154 24,791 516 24,275
No Coverage 5,702 190 5,512 916 4,595
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any use of opioids includes the use of heroin or any use of prescription pain relievers.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.98B – Any Use of Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 25.7 12.8 27.0 18.3 28.3
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 21.2 11.4 22.1 15.1 23.1
Midwest 26.2 13.3 27.6 18.9 28.9
South 27.6 12.5 29.2 19.5 30.7
West 25.4 14.0 26.6 18.1 27.9
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 24.2 11.9 25.5 17.2 26.7
Small Metro 26.7 13.8 28.0 19.7 29.4
Nonmetro 29.1 14.4 30.6 19.7 32.1
Urbanized 28.5 14.1 30.0 18.4 31.8
Less Urbanized 29.1 15.1 30.5 19.4 31.8
Completely Rural 31.7 12.4 33.5 26.8 34.4
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 29.3 14.9 31.4 18.5 35.1
100-199% 27.7 14.6 29.1 19.5 30.9
200% or More 24.2 11.5 25.4 17.8 26.3
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 23.4 11.7 24.4 17.0 25.5
Medicaid/CHIP 31.8 14.3 35.8 21.3 39.0
Other3 32.6 10.6 33.0 20.4 33.4
No Coverage 21.3 13.8 21.7 18.4 22.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any use of opioids includes the use of heroin or any use of prescription pain relievers.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.99A – Misuse of Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 9,236 497 8,738 1,035 7,703
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1,598 78 1,521 169 1,352
Midwest 1,747 127 1,621 190 1,431
South 3,639 189 3,450 405 3,045
West 2,251 104 2,147 273 1,874
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 4,861 286 4,575 537 4,038
Small Metro 3,048 153 2,895 362 2,533
Nonmetro 1,327 59 1,268 137 1,131
Urbanized 503 31 471 59 413
Less Urbanized 690 26 665 63 602
Completely Rural 134 2 132 15 117
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2,273 122 2,151 263 1,888
100-199% 2,079 111 1,969 314 1,655
200% or More 4,883 264 4,619 458 4,160
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 3,930 216 3,713 452 3,261
Medicaid/CHIP 3,217 240 2,977 322 2,654
Other3 2,133 37 2,096 88 2,008
No Coverage 1,318 38 1,280 209 1,071
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.99B – Misuse of Opioids in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3.3 1.9 3.4 3.1 3.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 3.3 1.9 3.4 2.9 3.5
Midwest 3.0 2.3 3.1 2.7 3.2
South 3.4 1.9 3.6 3.2 3.6
West 3.4 1.7 3.6 3.4 3.6
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 3.2 2.0 3.3 3.0 3.4
Small Metro 3.6 1.9 3.7 3.3 3.8
Nonmetro 3.2 1.6 3.4 3.0 3.4
Urbanized 3.2 2.2 3.3 3.0 3.3
Less Urbanized 3.2 1.3 3.4 3.0 3.5
Completely Rural 3.0 0.5 3.2 3.2 3.3
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 5.3 2.3 5.7 3.1 6.5
100-199% 3.7 2.0 3.9 4.0 3.9
200% or More 2.7 1.8 2.8 2.7 2.8
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 2.3 1.5 2.4 2.4 2.4
Medicaid/CHIP 5.6 2.3 6.4 3.8 7.0
Other3 2.8 2.6 2.8 3.5 2.8
No Coverage 4.9 2.8 5.0 4.2 5.2
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.100A – Misuse of Opioids in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 2,791 115 2,676 221 2,456
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 648 35 613 25 588
Midwest 491 15 476 41 435
South 976 52 924 77 847
West 676 12 664 77 587
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1,427 59 1,368 99 1,269
Small Metro 1,020 34 986 95 890
Nonmetro 344 22 322 26 296
Urbanized 127 11 115 8 108
Less Urbanized 193 10 182 17 165
Completely Rural 25 * 25 2 23
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 849 39 810 52 758
100-199% 692 45 648 86 562
200% or More 1,250 31 1,219 83 1,136
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 886 33 853 77 776
Medicaid/CHIP 1,246 65 1,182 101 1,081
Other3 776 8 769 12 757
No Coverage 415 14 401 44 357
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.100B – Misuse of Opioids in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.0 0.4 1.1 0.7 1.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1.3 0.8 1.4 0.4 1.5
Midwest 0.8 0.3 0.9 0.6 1.0
South 0.9 0.5 1.0 0.6 1.0
West 1.0 0.2 1.1 1.0 1.1
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 0.9 0.4 1.0 0.6 1.1
Small Metro 1.2 0.4 1.3 0.9 1.3
Nonmetro 0.8 0.6 0.9 0.6 0.9
Urbanized 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.4 0.9
Less Urbanized 0.9 0.5 0.9 0.8 1.0
Completely Rural 0.6 * 0.6 0.4 0.6
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2.0 0.7 2.2 0.6 2.6
100-199% 1.2 0.8 1.3 1.1 1.3
200% or More 0.7 0.2 0.7 0.5 0.8
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.5 0.2 0.6 0.4 0.6
Medicaid/CHIP 2.2 0.6 2.5 1.2 2.8
Other3 1.0 0.5 1.0 0.5 1.0
No Coverage 1.5 1.0 1.6 0.9 1.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.101A – Any Use of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 21,329 1,841 19,488 4,064 15,424
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 3,814 266 3,548 730 2,818
Midwest 4,445 444 4,001 798 3,203
South 7,973 720 7,253 1,461 5,793
West 5,097 411 4,686 1,077 3,610
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 11,955 982 10,974 2,209 8,765
Small Metro 6,601 549 6,052 1,366 4,686
Nonmetro 2,773 310 2,463 490 1,973
Urbanized 1,067 148 919 207 712
Less Urbanized 1,393 139 1,255 234 1,020
Completely Rural 313 23 289 49 241
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 4,189 361 3,828 993 2,835
100-199% 4,374 382 3,992 803 3,189
200% or More 12,760 1,098 11,662 2,263 9,399
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 11,853 1,034 10,819 2,629 8,190
Medicaid/CHIP 6,154 772 5,382 811 4,571
Other3 3,579 112 3,467 296 3,171
No Coverage 2,185 90 2,095 498 1,597
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any use of central nervous system stimulants includes the use of cocaine, the use of methamphetamine, or any use of prescription stimulants.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.101B – Any Use of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 7.6 7.1 7.7 12.1 7.0
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 7.8 6.4 7.9 12.8 7.2
Midwest 7.7 8.1 7.6 11.2 7.0
South 7.5 7.1 7.5 11.5 6.9
West 7.7 6.6 7.8 13.6 6.9
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 7.8 6.8 7.9 12.3 7.3
Small Metro 7.7 6.9 7.8 12.5 7.0
Nonmetro 6.7 8.2 6.5 10.8 5.9
Urbanized 6.8 10.3 6.4 10.7 5.7
Less Urbanized 6.6 7.1 6.5 11.0 5.9
Completely Rural 7.0 6.0 7.1 10.7 6.7
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 9.8 6.7 10.2 11.7 9.8
100-199% 7.8 6.9 7.9 10.1 7.5
200% or More 7.1 7.3 7.0 13.4 6.3
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 7.0 7.3 7.0 13.8 6.0
Medicaid/CHIP 10.8 7.3 11.6 9.6 12.0
Other3 4.7 7.8 4.6 11.7 4.4
No Coverage 8.1 6.5 8.2 10.0 7.8
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Any use of central nervous system stimulants includes the use of cocaine, the use of methamphetamine, or any use of prescription stimulants.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.102A – Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 9,177 339 8,838 2,111 6,727
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1,712 52 1,660 359 1,301
Midwest 1,897 88 1,809 420 1,389
South 3,128 105 3,023 669 2,354
West 2,439 94 2,345 662 1,683
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 5,193 218 4,975 1,124 3,851
Small Metro 2,725 83 2,642 746 1,896
Nonmetro 1,259 38 1,221 242 980
Urbanized 488 21 467 113 354
Less Urbanized 656 15 641 116 525
Completely Rural 115 2 113 13 100
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2,250 57 2,193 543 1,650
100-199% 2,146 68 2,078 465 1,613
200% or More 4,780 213 4,567 1,102 3,465
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 4,044 206 3,838 1,315 2,522
Medicaid/CHIP 3,060 101 2,958 406 2,552
Other3 1,371 10 1,361 165 1,196
No Coverage 1,513 41 1,472 305 1,167
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.102B – Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3.3 1.3 3.5 6.3 3.1
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 3.5 1.2 3.7 6.3 3.3
Midwest 3.3 1.6 3.4 5.9 3.1
South 2.9 1.0 3.1 5.3 2.8
West 3.7 1.5 3.9 8.3 3.2
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 3.4 1.5 3.6 6.2 3.2
Small Metro 3.2 1.1 3.4 6.8 2.8
Nonmetro 3.0 1.0 3.2 5.3 3.0
Urbanized 3.1 1.4 3.3 5.8 2.9
Less Urbanized 3.1 0.8 3.3 5.5 3.1
Completely Rural 2.6 0.4 2.8 2.9 2.8
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 5.2 1.1 5.8 6.4 5.7
100-199% 3.8 1.2 4.1 5.9 3.8
200% or More 2.6 1.4 2.8 6.5 2.3
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 2.4 1.5 2.5 6.9 1.9
Medicaid/CHIP 5.4 1.0 6.4 4.8 6.7
Other3 1.8 0.7 1.8 6.5 1.6
No Coverage 5.6 3.0 5.8 6.1 5.7
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.103A – Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 4,126 92 4,034 669 3,365
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 814 23 791 146 645
Midwest 828 14 815 131 683
South 1,265 26 1,239 153 1,085
West 1,219 29 1,190 239 951
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 2,371 63 2,308 388 1,920
Small Metro 1,154 16 1,138 210 928
Nonmetro 601 12 589 72 517
Urbanized 259 6 253 37 216
Less Urbanized 285 6 279 32 248
Completely Rural 56 * 56 4 53
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 1,075 14 1,061 180 881
100-199% 1,019 29 990 160 831
200% or More 2,032 49 1,983 329 1,653
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 1,362 48 1,314 392 921
Medicaid/CHIP 1,646 33 1,613 143 1,470
Other3 746 2 744 49 695
No Coverage 755 * 745 101 644
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.103B – Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 1.5 0.4 1.6 2.0 1.5
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1.7 0.5 1.8 2.5 1.7
Midwest 1.4 0.2 1.6 1.8 1.5
South 1.2 0.3 1.3 1.2 1.3
West 1.8 0.5 2.0 3.0 1.8
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 1.6 0.4 1.7 2.2 1.6
Small Metro 1.3 0.2 1.5 1.9 1.4
Nonmetro 1.4 0.3 1.6 1.6 1.6
Urbanized 1.6 0.4 1.8 1.9 1.7
Less Urbanized 1.3 0.3 1.4 1.5 1.4
Completely Rural 1.3 * 1.4 0.8 1.5
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2.5 0.3 2.8 2.1 3.0
100-199% 1.8 0.5 2.0 2.0 2.0
200% or More 1.1 0.3 1.2 1.9 1.1
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 0.8 0.3 0.9 2.1 0.7
Medicaid/CHIP 2.9 0.3 3.5 1.7 3.9
Other3 1.0 0.2 1.0 1.9 1.0
No Coverage 2.8 * 2.9 2.0 3.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.104A – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 23,249 1,562 21,687 4,614 17,073
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 3,979 181 3,799 712 3,087
Midwest 4,441 341 4,101 1,043 3,057
South 8,218 576 7,642 1,567 6,075
West 6,610 464 6,145 1,292 4,854
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 13,205 872 12,332 2,485 9,848
Small Metro 6,997 507 6,491 1,523 4,968
Nonmetro 3,046 183 2,864 606 2,258
Urbanized 1,296 100 1,196 299 896
Less Urbanized 1,497 75 1,422 271 1,151
Completely Rural 254 8 246 36 210
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 4,759 291 4,469 1,121 3,348
100-199% 5,175 341 4,835 1,226 3,608
200% or More 13,314 931 12,383 2,266 10,117
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 11,632 848 10,783 2,697 8,086
Medicaid/CHIP 6,987 675 6,312 1,016 5,297
Other3 4,074 77 3,997 357 3,640
No Coverage 3,106 86 3,020 705 2,314
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.104B – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 8.3 6.0 8.5 13.8 7.7
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 8.1 4.4 8.5 12.4 7.9
Midwest 7.7 6.2 7.8 14.7 6.7
South 7.7 5.7 7.9 12.3 7.3
West 10.0 7.4 10.2 16.3 9.3
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 8.6 6.1 8.9 13.8 8.2
Small Metro 8.2 6.4 8.4 13.9 7.5
Nonmetro 7.3 4.9 7.6 13.4 6.8
Urbanized 8.2 7.0 8.3 15.4 7.2
Less Urbanized 7.0 3.8 7.4 12.8 6.7
Completely Rural 5.7 2.1 6.1 7.8 5.8
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 11.1 5.4 11.9 13.2 11.5
100-199% 9.3 6.1 9.6 15.5 8.5
200% or More 7.4 6.2 7.5 13.4 6.8
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 6.9 6.0 7.0 14.2 6.0
Medicaid/CHIP 12.3 6.4 13.6 12.0 13.9
Other3 5.3 5.3 5.3 14.1 5.0
No Coverage 11.6 6.3 11.9 14.2 11.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.105A – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 9,030 476 8,554 1,361 7,193
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 1,735 73 1,662 251 1,411
Midwest 1,732 90 1,642 297 1,345
South 2,905 171 2,733 376 2,357
West 2,658 142 2,517 437 2,079
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 5,069 244 4,825 750 4,075
Small Metro 2,794 155 2,639 462 2,176
Nonmetro 1,167 77 1,090 149 942
Urbanized 539 41 499 80 419
Less Urbanized 520 33 487 58 429
Completely Rural 107 3 104 10 94
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 2,007 84 1,923 341 1,582
100-199% 2,088 128 1,960 389 1,571
200% or More 4,935 264 4,671 631 4,040
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 3,737 236 3,501 770 2,731
Medicaid/CHIP 3,135 229 2,906 343 2,562
Other3 1,774 17 1,758 90 1,667
No Coverage 1,437 22 1,416 200 1,216
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.105B – Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana in Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group and Geographic and Socioeconomic Characteristics, Percentages, 2021
Geographic/Socioeconomic Characteristic Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
TOTAL 3.2 1.8 3.4 4.1 3.3
GEOGRAPHIC REGION          
Northeast 3.5 1.8 3.7 4.4 3.6
Midwest 3.0 1.6 3.1 4.2 3.0
South 2.7 1.7 2.8 3.0 2.8
West 4.0 2.3 4.2 5.5 4.0
COUNTY TYPE          
Large Metro 3.3 1.7 3.5 4.2 3.4
Small Metro 3.3 2.0 3.4 4.2 3.3
Nonmetro 2.8 2.0 2.9 3.3 2.8
Urbanized 3.4 2.8 3.5 4.1 3.4
Less Urbanized 2.4 1.7 2.5 2.8 2.5
Completely Rural 2.4 0.9 2.6 2.2 2.6
POVERTY LEVEL1          
Less Than 100% 4.7 1.6 5.1 4.0 5.4
100-199% 3.7 2.3 3.9 4.9 3.7
200% or More 2.7 1.8 2.8 3.7 2.7
HEALTH INSURANCE2          
Private 2.2 1.7 2.3 4.1 2.0
Medicaid/CHIP 5.5 2.2 6.2 4.1 6.7
Other3 2.3 1.2 2.3 3.6 2.3
No Coverage 5.4 1.6 5.6 4.0 5.9
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana excludes respondents who used only marijuana but includes those who used marijuana in addition to other illicit drugs.
1 Respondents aged 18 to 22 who were living in a college dormitory were excluded.
2 Respondents could indicate multiple types of health insurance; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
3 Other Health Insurance is defined as having Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.106A – Specific Hallucinogen, Inhalant, Needle, and Heroin Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Numbers in Thousands, 2021
Drug or Method of Administration Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
HALLUCINOGENS 45,826 591 45,235 5,154 40,081
PCP 6,464 30 6,434 230 6,204
LSD 29,502 419 29,082 3,173 25,909
Peyote1 5,216 23 5,193 118 5,076
Mescaline1 6,982 17 6,965 91 6,874
Psilocybin/Mushrooms1 28,590 274 28,316 3,433 24,883
Ecstasy 21,122 146 20,976 2,658 18,318
Ketamine 4,537 52 4,485 508 3,977
DMT, AMT, or 5-MeO-DIPT/Foxy 3,538 51 3,487 486 3,001
Salvia divinorum 4,966 22 4,944 382 4,561
INHALANTS 25,596 2,294 23,302 2,770 20,532
Amyl Nitrite, Poppers, Locker Room Odorizers, or Rush1 7,931 162 7,769 576 7,193
Correction Fluid, Degreaser, or Cleaning Fluid1 1,371 229 1,142 108 1,034
Gasoline or Lighter Fluid1 2,789 537 2,253 292 1,960
Glue, Shoe Polish, or Toluene1 3,148 510 2,638 319 2,319
Halothane, Ether, or Other Anesthetics1 626 53 572 24 548
Lacquer Thinner or Other Paint Solvents1 1,209 173 1,037 139 898
Lighter Gases1 739 146 593 49 545
Nitrous Oxide or Whippits1 12,305 152 12,153 904 11,249
Felt-Tip Pens or Felt-Tip/Magic Markers1 6,920 1,696 5,223 1,404 3,820
Spray Paints1 1,929 461 1,468 262 1,206
Computer Cleaner/Air Duster1 2,701 172 2,529 278 2,251
Other Aerosol Sprays1 1,136 139 997 108 889
NEEDLE USE1 5,748 19 5,729 200 5,529
Heroin Needle Use1 3,168 3 3,165 121 3,044
Cocaine Needle Use1 2,585 2 2,583 44 2,538
Methamphetamine Needle Use1 3,057 2 3,055 84 2,970
HEROIN 6,635 6 6,629 327 6,302
Smoke Heroin1 3,127 2 3,125 191 2,934
Sniff or Snort Heroin1 4,546 * 4,545 217 4,328
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown specific drug information were excluded from the respective analyses.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.106B – Specific Hallucinogen, Inhalant, Needle, and Heroin Use in Lifetime: Among People Aged 12 or Older; by Age Group, Percentages, 2021
Drug or Method of Administration Aged 12+
(2021)
Aged 12-17
(2021)
Aged 18+
(2021)
Aged 18-25
(2021)
Aged 26+
(2021)
HALLUCINOGENS 16.4 2.3 17.8 15.4 18.2
PCP 2.3 0.1 2.5 0.7 2.8
LSD 10.5 1.6 11.5 9.5 11.8
Peyote1 1.9 0.1 2.0 0.4 2.3
Mescaline1 2.5 0.1 2.7 0.3 3.1
Psilocybin/Mushrooms1 10.2 1.1 11.2 10.3 11.3
Ecstasy 7.5 0.6 8.3 7.9 8.3
Ketamine 1.6 0.2 1.8 1.5 1.8
DMT, AMT, or 5-MeO-DIPT/Foxy 1.3 0.2 1.4 1.5 1.4
Salvia divinorum 1.8 0.1 1.9 1.1 2.1
INHALANTS 9.1 8.8 9.2 8.3 9.3
Amyl Nitrite, Poppers, Locker Room Odorizers, or Rush1 2.8 0.6 3.1 1.7 3.3
Correction Fluid, Degreaser, or Cleaning Fluid1 0.5 0.9 0.4 0.3 0.5
Gasoline or Lighter Fluid1 1.0 2.1 0.9 0.9 0.9
Glue, Shoe Polish, or Toluene1 1.1 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.1
Halothane, Ether, or Other Anesthetics1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.2
Lacquer Thinner or Other Paint Solvents1 0.4 0.7 0.4 0.4 0.4
Lighter Gases1 0.3 0.6 0.2 0.1 0.2
Nitrous Oxide or Whippits1 4.4 0.6 4.8 2.7 5.1
Felt-Tip Pens or Felt-Tip/Magic Markers1 2.5 6.5 2.1 4.2 1.7
Spray Paints1 0.7 1.8 0.6 0.8 0.5
Computer Cleaner/Air Duster1 1.0 0.7 1.0 0.8 1.0
Other Aerosol Sprays1 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.4
NEEDLE USE1 2.1 0.1 2.3 0.6 2.5
Heroin Needle Use1 1.1 0.0 1.2 0.4 1.4
Cocaine Needle Use1 0.9 0.0 1.0 0.1 1.2
Methamphetamine Needle Use1 1.1 0.0 1.2 0.3 1.3
HEROIN 2.4 0.0 2.6 1.0 2.9
Smoke Heroin1 1.1 0.0 1.2 0.6 1.3
Sniff or Snort Heroin1 1.6 * 1.8 0.6 2.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown specific drug information were excluded from the respective analyses.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.107A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 71,688 8,711 12.2
Hydrocodone Products1 35,521 4,049 11.4
Zohydro® ER1 529 87 *
Oxycodone Products1 20,471 2,605 12.8
OxyContin® 6,791 938 13.8
Tramadol Products1 14,331 1,385 9.7
Codeine Products1 19,751 2,256 11.5
Morphine Products1 4,844 420 8.7
Fentanyl Products 2,578 539 20.9
Buprenorphine Products1 3,487 771 22.2
Oxymorphone Products1 994 156 15.9
Demerol®1 496 61 *
Hydromorphone Products1 1,620 190 11.8
Methadone1 1,723 316 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 20,321 519 2.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.107B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 25.6 3.1 12.2
Hydrocodone Products1 12.7 1.4 11.4
Zohydro® ER1 0.2 0.0 *
Oxycodone Products1 7.3 0.9 12.8
OxyContin® 2.4 0.3 13.8
Tramadol Products1 5.1 0.5 9.7
Codeine Products1 7.1 0.8 11.5
Morphine Products1 1.7 0.2 8.7
Fentanyl Products 0.9 0.2 20.9
Buprenorphine Products1 1.2 0.3 22.2
Oxymorphone Products1 0.4 0.1 15.9
Demerol®1 0.2 0.0 *
Hydromorphone Products1 0.6 0.1 11.8
Methadone1 0.6 0.1 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 7.3 0.2 2.6
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.108A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 3,342 497 14.9
Hydrocodone Products1 671 86 12.9
Zohydro® ER1 56 7 *
Oxycodone Products1 600 118 19.9
OxyContin® 232 51 *
Tramadol Products1 286 28 *
Codeine Products1 1,279 261 20.5
Morphine Products1 269 7 2.6
Fentanyl Products 66 15 *
Buprenorphine Products1 71 7 *
Oxymorphone Products1 51 * *
Demerol®1 10 * *
Hydromorphone Products1 52 21 *
Methadone1 43 1 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 1,443 48 3.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.108B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 12.8 1.9 14.9
Hydrocodone Products1 2.6 0.3 12.9
Zohydro® ER1 0.2 0.0 *
Oxycodone Products1 2.3 0.5 19.9
OxyContin® 0.9 0.2 *
Tramadol Products1 1.1 0.1 *
Codeine Products1 4.9 1.0 20.5
Morphine Products1 1.0 0.0 2.6
Fentanyl Products 0.3 0.1 *
Buprenorphine Products1 0.3 0.0 *
Oxymorphone Products1 0.2 * *
Demerol®1 0.0 * *
Hydromorphone Products1 0.2 0.1 *
Methadone1 0.2 0.0 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 5.6 0.2 3.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.109A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 68,346 8,213 12.0
Hydrocodone Products1 34,851 3,962 11.4
Zohydro® ER1 474 80 *
Oxycodone Products1 19,871 2,487 12.5
OxyContin® 6,559 886 13.5
Tramadol Products1 14,045 1,358 9.7
Codeine Products1 18,472 1,995 10.8
Morphine Products1 4,576 414 9.0
Fentanyl Products 2,513 524 20.9
Buprenorphine Products1 3,416 764 22.4
Oxymorphone Products1 942 155 16.6
Demerol®1 486 61 *
Hydromorphone Products1 1,568 169 10.9
Methadone1 1,681 315 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 18,878 471 2.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.109B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 26.9 3.2 12.0
Hydrocodone Products1 13.8 1.6 11.4
Zohydro® ER1 0.2 0.0 *
Oxycodone Products1 7.8 1.0 12.5
OxyContin® 2.6 0.3 13.5
Tramadol Products1 5.5 0.5 9.7
Codeine Products1 7.3 0.8 10.8
Morphine Products1 1.8 0.2 9.0
Fentanyl Products 1.0 0.2 20.9
Buprenorphine Products1 1.3 0.3 22.4
Oxymorphone Products1 0.4 0.1 16.6
Demerol®1 0.2 0.0 *
Hydromorphone Products1 0.6 0.1 10.9
Methadone1 0.7 0.1 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 7.4 0.2 2.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.110A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 6,119 1,018 16.6
Hydrocodone Products1 2,466 386 15.7
Zohydro® ER1 40 8 *
Oxycodone Products1 1,896 465 24.6
OxyContin® 645 150 23.3
Tramadol Products1 838 135 16.2
Codeine Products1 1,748 214 12.2
Morphine Products1 539 92 17.0
Fentanyl Products 322 75 *
Buprenorphine Products1 213 50 *
Oxymorphone Products1 116 22 *
Demerol®1 41 6 *
Hydromorphone Products1 85 27 *
Methadone1 87 19 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 1,889 59 3.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.110B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 18.3 3.0 16.6
Hydrocodone Products1 7.4 1.2 15.7
Zohydro® ER1 0.1 0.0 *
Oxycodone Products1 5.7 1.4 24.6
OxyContin® 1.9 0.4 23.3
Tramadol Products1 2.5 0.4 16.2
Codeine Products1 5.2 0.6 12.2
Morphine Products1 1.6 0.3 17.0
Fentanyl Products 1.0 0.2 *
Buprenorphine Products1 0.6 0.1 *
Oxymorphone Products1 0.3 0.1 *
Demerol®1 0.1 0.0 *
Hydromorphone Products1 0.3 0.1 *
Methadone1 0.3 0.1 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 5.6 0.2 3.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.111A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 62,227 7,195 11.6
Hydrocodone Products1 32,385 3,576 11.1
Zohydro® ER1 434 72 *
Oxycodone Products1 17,974 2,022 11.3
OxyContin® 5,914 736 12.5
Tramadol Products1 13,208 1,223 9.3
Codeine Products1 16,723 1,781 10.7
Morphine Products1 4,036 322 8.0
Fentanyl Products 2,191 449 20.5
Buprenorphine Products1 3,203 714 22.4
Oxymorphone Products1 826 133 *
Demerol®1 445 55 *
Hydromorphone Products1 1,482 142 9.6
Methadone1 1,593 296 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 16,989 411 2.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.111B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Pain Reliever Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Pain Reliever Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Pain Reliever
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION PAIN RELIEVER 28.2 3.3 11.6
Hydrocodone Products1 14.7 1.6 11.1
Zohydro® ER1 0.2 0.0 *
Oxycodone Products1 8.2 0.9 11.3
OxyContin® 2.7 0.3 12.5
Tramadol Products1 6.0 0.6 9.3
Codeine Products1 7.6 0.8 10.7
Morphine Products1 1.8 0.1 8.0
Fentanyl Products 1.0 0.2 20.5
Buprenorphine Products1 1.5 0.3 22.4
Oxymorphone Products1 0.4 0.1 *
Demerol®1 0.2 0.0 *
Hydromorphone Products1 0.7 0.1 9.6
Methadone1 0.7 0.1 *
Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever1,2 7.7 0.2 2.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of pain relievers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription pain reliever” that correspond only to the specific pain reliever categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Pain Reliever and are included instead in the relevant pain reliever category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.112A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 16,630 3,733 22.4
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 12,749 3,447 27.1
Amphetamines1 11,038 3,210 29.1
Methylphenidate Products1 3,335 536 16.3
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 2,587 225 8.7
Provigil®1 364 100 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 2,228 24 1.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.112B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 5.9 1.3 22.4
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 4.6 1.2 27.1
Amphetamines1 3.9 1.1 29.1
Methylphenidate Products1 1.2 0.2 16.3
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 0.9 0.1 8.7
Provigil®1 0.1 0.0 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 0.8 0.0 1.1
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.113A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 1,821 304 16.7
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 1,621 285 17.6
Amphetamines1 1,209 226 18.7
Methylphenidate Products1 660 68 10.4
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 88 16 *
Provigil®1 27 3 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 287 * *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.113B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 7.0 1.2 16.7
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 6.2 1.1 17.6
Amphetamines1 4.6 0.9 18.7
Methylphenidate Products1 2.5 0.3 10.4
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 0.3 0.1 *
Provigil®1 0.1 0.0 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 1.1 * *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.114A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 14,808 3,429 23.2
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 11,128 3,162 28.5
Amphetamines1 9,830 2,984 30.4
Methylphenidate Products1 2,675 468 17.7
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 2,499 209 8.4
Provigil®1 337 97 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 1,941 24 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.114B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 5.8 1.4 23.2
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 4.4 1.2 28.5
Amphetamines1 3.9 1.2 30.4
Methylphenidate Products1 1.1 0.2 17.7
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 1.0 0.1 8.4
Provigil®1 0.1 0.0 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 0.8 0.0 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.115A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 3,354 1,244 37.1
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 3,112 1,218 39.2
Amphetamines1 2,733 1,151 42.1
Methylphenidate Products1 816 201 24.7
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 164 35 *
Provigil®1 25 16 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 199 8 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.115B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 10.0 3.7 37.1
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 9.3 3.6 39.2
Amphetamines1 8.2 3.4 42.1
Methylphenidate Products1 2.4 0.6 24.7
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 0.5 0.1 *
Provigil®1 0.1 0.0 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 0.6 0.0 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.116A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 11,454 2,184 19.1
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 8,017 1,943 24.4
Amphetamines1 7,097 1,833 25.9
Methylphenidate Products1 1,859 266 14.6
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 2,336 174 7.5
Provigil®1 312 81 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 1,741 16 1.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.116B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Stimulant Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Stimulant Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in Past
Year among Past Year Any
Users of Stimulant Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION STIMULANT 5.2 1.0 19.1
Amphetamines or Methylphenidate Products1 3.6 0.9 24.4
Amphetamines1 3.2 0.8 25.9
Methylphenidate Products1 0.8 0.1 14.6
Anorectic (Weight-Loss) Stimulants1 1.1 0.1 7.5
Provigil®1 0.1 0.0 *
Any Other Prescription Stimulant1,2 0.8 0.0 1.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of stimulants containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription stimulant” that correspond only to the specific stimulant categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Stimulant and are included instead in the relevant stimulant category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.117A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 32,735 4,317 13.2
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 24,488 3,838 15.7
Alprazolam Products1 13,968 2,737 19.6
Lorazepam Products1 6,956 655 9.4
Clonazepam Products1 5,394 949 17.7
Diazepam Products1 4,994 637 12.8
Muscle Relaxants1 6,876 539 7.9
Cyclobenzaprine1 6,236 327 5.3
Soma®1 880 235 *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 5,721 78 1.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.117B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 11.7 1.5 13.2
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 8.8 1.4 15.7
Alprazolam Products1 5.0 1.0 19.6
Lorazepam Products1 2.5 0.2 9.4
Clonazepam Products1 1.9 0.3 17.7
Diazepam Products1 1.8 0.2 12.8
Muscle Relaxants1 2.5 0.2 7.9
Cyclobenzaprine1 2.2 0.1 5.3
Soma®1 0.3 0.1 *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 2.0 0.0 1.4
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.118A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 737 198 26.9
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 421 177 *
Alprazolam Products1 344 165 *
Lorazepam Products1 66 8 *
Clonazepam Products1 52 9 *
Diazepam Products1 95 34 *
Muscle Relaxants1 56 11 *
Cyclobenzaprine1 45 10 *
Soma®1 11 * *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 311 10 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.118B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 2.8 0.8 26.9
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 1.6 0.7 *
Alprazolam Products1 1.3 0.6 *
Lorazepam Products1 0.3 0.0 *
Clonazepam Products1 0.2 0.0 *
Diazepam Products1 0.4 0.1 *
Muscle Relaxants1 0.2 0.0 *
Cyclobenzaprine1 0.2 0.0 *
Soma®1 0.0 * *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 1.2 0.0 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.119A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 31,998 4,119 12.9
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 24,067 3,662 15.2
Alprazolam Products1 13,624 2,572 18.9
Lorazepam Products1 6,890 647 9.4
Clonazepam Products1 5,342 940 17.7
Diazepam Products1 4,899 603 12.4
Muscle Relaxants1 6,820 528 7.8
Cyclobenzaprine1 6,191 317 5.1
Soma®1 869 234 *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 5,409 69 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.119B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 12.6 1.6 12.9
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 9.5 1.4 15.2
Alprazolam Products1 5.4 1.0 18.9
Lorazepam Products1 2.7 0.3 9.4
Clonazepam Products1 2.1 0.4 17.7
Diazepam Products1 1.9 0.2 12.4
Muscle Relaxants1 2.7 0.2 7.8
Cyclobenzaprine1 2.4 0.1 5.1
Soma®1 0.3 0.1 *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 2.1 0.0 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.120A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 2,449 810 33.1
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 2,084 772 37.1
Alprazolam Products1 1,403 665 47.7
Lorazepam Products1 539 100 18.7
Clonazepam Products1 510 164 32.3
Diazepam Products1 329 67 *
Muscle Relaxants1 257 54 *
Cyclobenzaprine1 213 23 *
Soma®1 52 35 *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 358 25 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.120B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 7.3 2.4 33.1
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 6.2 2.3 37.1
Alprazolam Products1 4.2 2.0 47.7
Lorazepam Products1 1.6 0.3 18.7
Clonazepam Products1 1.5 0.5 32.3
Diazepam Products1 1.0 0.2 *
Muscle Relaxants1 0.8 0.2 *
Cyclobenzaprine1 0.6 0.1 *
Soma®1 0.2 0.1 *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 1.1 0.1 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.121A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 29,549 3,309 11.2
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 21,982 2,890 13.2
Alprazolam Products1 12,222 1,907 15.6
Lorazepam Products1 6,351 547 8.6
Clonazepam Products1 4,832 776 16.1
Diazepam Products1 4,569 536 11.8
Muscle Relaxants1 6,563 473 7.2
Cyclobenzaprine1 5,978 294 4.9
Soma®1 817 198 *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 5,052 44 0.9
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.121B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Tranquilizer Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Tranquilizer Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Tranquilizer
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION TRANQUILIZER 13.4 1.5 11.2
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 10.0 1.3 13.2
Alprazolam Products1 5.5 0.9 15.6
Lorazepam Products1 2.9 0.2 8.6
Clonazepam Products1 2.2 0.4 16.1
Diazepam Products1 2.1 0.2 11.8
Muscle Relaxants1 3.0 0.2 7.2
Cyclobenzaprine1 2.7 0.1 4.9
Soma®1 0.4 0.1 *
Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer1,2 2.3 0.0 0.9
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of tranquilizers containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription tranquilizer” that correspond only to the specific tranquilizer categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Tranquilizer and are included instead in the relevant tranquilizer category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.122A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 14,548 923 6.3
Zolpidem Products1 7,023 706 10.0
Eszopiclone Products1 1,120 34 3.0
Zaleplon Products1 404 16 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 1,758 103 5.9
Flurazepam1 89 * *
Temazepam Products1 993 60 6.1
Triazolam Products1 700 38 5.5
Barbiturates1 756 51 6.8
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 5,912 86 1.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.122B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 5.2 0.3 6.3
Zolpidem Products1 2.5 0.3 10.0
Eszopiclone Products1 0.4 0.0 3.0
Zaleplon Products1 0.1 0.0 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.6 0.0 5.9
Flurazepam1 0.0 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.4 0.0 6.1
Triazolam Products1 0.3 0.0 5.5
Barbiturates1 0.3 0.0 6.8
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 2.1 0.0 1.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.123A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 408 41 10.2
Zolpidem Products1 102 11 *
Eszopiclone Products1 17 * *
Zaleplon Products1 16 2 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 55 5 *
Flurazepam1 17 * *
Temazepam Products1 14 * *
Triazolam Products1 26 4 *
Barbiturates1 43 3 *
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 266 15 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.123B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 1.6 0.2 10.2
Zolpidem Products1 0.4 0.0 *
Eszopiclone Products1 0.1 * *
Zaleplon Products1 0.1 0.0 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.2 0.0 *
Flurazepam1 0.1 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.1 * *
Triazolam Products1 0.1 0.0 *
Barbiturates1 0.2 0.0 *
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 1.0 0.1 *
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.124A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 14,140 881 6.2
Zolpidem Products1 6,921 695 10.0
Eszopiclone Products1 1,104 33 3.0
Zaleplon Products1 388 15 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 1,704 98 5.8
Flurazepam1 72 * *
Temazepam Products1 979 59 6.1
Triazolam Products1 674 35 5.2
Barbiturates1 713 49 6.8
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 5,646 71 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.124B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 5.6 0.3 6.2
Zolpidem Products1 2.7 0.3 10.0
Eszopiclone Products1 0.4 0.0 3.0
Zaleplon Products1 0.2 0.0 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.7 0.0 5.8
Flurazepam1 0.0 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.4 0.0 6.1
Triazolam Products1 0.3 0.0 5.2
Barbiturates1 0.3 0.0 6.8
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 2.2 0.0 1.3
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.125A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 846 141 16.7
Zolpidem Products1 326 78 24.0
Eszopiclone Products1 58 * *
Zaleplon Products1 22 15 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 115 16 *
Flurazepam1 25 * *
Temazepam Products1 44 14 *
Triazolam Products1 50 2 *
Barbiturates1 66 11 *
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 449 44 10.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.125B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 2.5 0.4 16.7
Zolpidem Products1 1.0 0.2 24.0
Eszopiclone Products1 0.2 * *
Zaleplon Products1 0.1 0.0 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.3 0.0 *
Flurazepam1 0.1 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.1 0.0 *
Triazolam Products1 0.1 0.0 *
Barbiturates1 0.2 0.0 *
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 1.3 0.1 10.0
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.126A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 13,295 740 5.6
Zolpidem Products1 6,595 617 9.3
Eszopiclone Products1 1,046 32 3.1
Zaleplon Products1 366 * *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 1,589 83 5.2
Flurazepam1 47 * *
Temazepam Products1 935 45 4.8
Triazolam Products1 624 32 5.2
Barbiturates1 647 37 *
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 5,197 27 0.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.126B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Sedative Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Sedative Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Sedative Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Sedative Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION SEDATIVE 6.0 0.3 5.6
Zolpidem Products1 3.0 0.3 9.3
Eszopiclone Products1 0.5 0.0 3.1
Zaleplon Products1 0.2 * *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.7 0.0 5.2
Flurazepam1 0.0 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.4 0.0 4.8
Triazolam Products1 0.3 0.0 5.2
Barbiturates1 0.3 0.0 *
Any Other Prescription Sedative1,2 2.4 0.0 0.5
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes use or misuse of sedatives containing other active ingredients. Reports of misuse of “any other prescription sedative” that correspond only to the specific sedative categories shown in the table are excluded from estimates for Any Other Prescription Sedative and are included instead in the relevant sedative category.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.127A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 25,630 3,941 15.4
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 24,488 3,838 15.7
Alprazolam Products1 13,968 2,737 19.6
Lorazepam Products1 6,956 655 9.4
Clonazepam Products1 5,394 949 17.7
Diazepam Products1 4,994 637 12.8
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 1,758 103 5.9
Flurazepam1 89 * *
Temazepam Products1 993 60 6.1
Triazolam Products1 700 38 5.5
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da 20 da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.127B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 12 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 9.2 1.4 15.4
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 8.8 1.4 15.7
Alprazolam Products1 5.0 1.0 19.6
Lorazepam Products1 2.5 0.2 9.4
Clonazepam Products1 1.9 0.3 17.7
Diazepam Products1 1.8 0.2 12.8
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.6 0.0 5.9
Flurazepam1 0.0 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.4 0.0 6.1
Triazolam Products1 0.3 0.0 5.5
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da 0.0 da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.128A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 462 181 *
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 421 177 *
Alprazolam Products1 344 165 *
Lorazepam Products1 66 8 *
Clonazepam Products1 52 9 *
Diazepam Products1 95 34 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 55 5 *
Flurazepam1 17 * *
Temazepam Products1 14 * *
Triazolam Products1 26 4 *
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da * da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.128B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 12 to 17; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 12 to 17; Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 1.8 0.7 *
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 1.6 0.7 *
Alprazolam Products1 1.3 0.6 *
Lorazepam Products1 0.3 0.0 *
Clonazepam Products1 0.2 0.0 *
Diazepam Products1 0.4 0.1 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.2 0.0 *
Flurazepam1 0.1 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.1 * *
Triazolam Products1 0.1 0.0 *
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da * da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.129A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 25,168 3,760 14.9
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 24,067 3,662 15.2
Alprazolam Products1 13,624 2,572 18.9
Lorazepam Products1 6,890 647 9.4
Clonazepam Products1 5,342 940 17.7
Diazepam Products1 4,899 603 12.4
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 1,704 98 5.8
Flurazepam1 72 * *
Temazepam Products1 979 59 6.1
Triazolam Products1 674 35 5.2
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da 20 da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.129B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 18 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 9.9 1.5 14.9
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 9.5 1.4 15.2
Alprazolam Products1 5.4 1.0 18.9
Lorazepam Products1 2.7 0.3 9.4
Clonazepam Products1 2.1 0.4 17.7
Diazepam Products1 1.9 0.2 12.4
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.7 0.0 5.8
Flurazepam1 0.0 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.4 0.0 6.1
Triazolam Products1 0.3 0.0 5.2
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da 0.0 da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.130A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 2,147 787 36.6
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 2,084 772 37.1
Alprazolam Products1 1,403 665 47.7
Lorazepam Products1 539 100 18.7
Clonazepam Products1 510 164 32.3
Diazepam Products1 329 67 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 115 16 *
Flurazepam1 25 * *
Temazepam Products1 44 14 *
Triazolam Products1 50 2 *
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da 8 da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.130B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 18 to 25; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 18 to 25; Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 6.4 2.4 36.6
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 6.2 2.3 37.1
Alprazolam Products1 4.2 2.0 47.7
Lorazepam Products1 1.6 0.3 18.7
Clonazepam Products1 1.5 0.5 32.3
Diazepam Products1 1.0 0.2 *
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.3 0.0 *
Flurazepam1 0.1 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.1 0.0 *
Triazolam Products1 0.1 0.0 *
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da 0.0 da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.131A – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Numbers in Thousands and Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 23,021 2,973 12.9
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 21,982 2,890 13.2
Alprazolam Products1 12,222 1,907 15.6
Lorazepam Products1 6,351 547 8.6
Clonazepam Products1 4,832 776 16.1
Diazepam Products1 4,569 536 11.8
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 1,589 83 5.2
Flurazepam1 47 * *
Temazepam Products1 935 45 4.8
Triazolam Products1 624 32 5.2
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da 12 da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.
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Table 1.131B – Any Use and Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among People Aged 26 or Older; Misuse of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes in Past Year: Among Past Year Any Users of Prescription Benzodiazepine Subtypes Aged 26 or Older; Percentages, 2021
Benzodiazepine Subtype Any Use in Past Year
(2021)
Misuse in Past Year among
Total Population
(2021)
Percentage Who Misused in
Past Year among Past Year
Any Users of Benzodiazepine
Subtypes
(2021)
ANY PRESCRIPTION BENZODIAZEPINE 10.4 1.3 12.9
Benzodiazepine Tranquilizers1 10.0 1.3 13.2
Alprazolam Products1 5.5 0.9 15.6
Lorazepam Products1 2.9 0.2 8.6
Clonazepam Products1 2.2 0.4 16.1
Diazepam Products1 2.1 0.2 11.8
Benzodiazepine Sedatives1 0.7 0.0 5.2
Flurazepam1 0.0 * *
Temazepam Products1 0.4 0.0 4.8
Triazolam Products1 0.3 0.0 5.2
Any Miscellaneous Prescription Benzodiazepine
   Tranquilizers or Sedatives1,2
da 0.0 da
* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.
NOTE: Estimates from years prior to 2021 are not shown because of methodological changes in 2021. See the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Methodological Summary and Definitions for details.
1 Respondents with unknown prescription drug subtype information were excluded from the respective analyses.
2 Includes misuse of benzodiazepine tranquilizers that were specified as other sedatives and benzodiazepine sedatives that were specified as other tranquilizers.
Definitions: Measures and terms are defined in Appendix A.
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021.

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