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Results from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health:
Detailed Tables

Prevalence Estimates, Standard Errors, and Sample Sizes

Section 1: Illicit Drug Use/Misuse Tables - 1.1 to 1.131
Section 2: Tobacco Product Use, Nicotine Vaping, and Alcohol Use Tables - 2.1 to 2.47
Section 3: Risk and Protective Factor Tables - 3.1 to 3.18
Section 4: Incidence Tables - 4.1 to 4.10
Section 5: Substance Use Disorder and Treatment Tables - 5.1 to 5.44
Section 6: Adult Mental Health Tables - 6.1 to 6.89
Section 7: Youth Mental Health Tables - 7.1 to 7.19
Section 8: Miscellaneous Tables - 8.1 to 8.42
Section 9: Sample Size and Population Tables - 9.1 to 9.8
Section 10: Perceived Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Tables - 10.1 to 10.17

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality
Rockville, Maryland

October 2022

Acknowledgments

This report was prepared for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under Contract No. HHSS283201700002C with RTI International. Production of the tables at SAMHSA was managed by Douglas Richesson and Jennifer Hoenig. Marlon Daniel served as the government project officer and as the contracting officer representative.

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality
Populations Survey Branch

October 2022

Introduction

The Results from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Detailed Tables is a collection of tables presenting national estimates from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). These tables present combined information for youths aged 12 to 17 and adults aged 18 or older on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use (including nicotine vaping), as well as substance use disorder (SUD), risk and availability of substance use, treatment, and health topics. Specific to youths, these tables present separate information on youth experiences, mental health service utilization, suicidality, major depressive episode (MDE), treatment for depression, and co-occurrence of MDE with substance use or with SUDs. Specific to adults, these tables present separate information on any mental illness (AMI), serious mental illness (SMI), mental health service utilization (i.e., treatment or counseling for mental health issues), suicidality, MDE, treatment for depression, serious psychological distress (SPD), and co-occurrence of mental disorders with substance use or with SUDs. Estimates are presented by a variety of demographic, geographic, and other variables. The tables include prevalence rates of the behaviors, numbers of people engaging in these behaviors, and other statistics. As discussed in Chapter 6 of the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological Summary and Definitions report, methodological investigations led to the conclusion that estimates based on multimode data collection in 2021 are not comparable with estimates from 2020 or prior years.1 Therefore, the detailed tables present NSDUH estimates from 2021 only.

The reference tools section summarizes the tools provided to help navigate the detailed tables and to define the topics presented within them. These tools include the Table of Contents, Key to Selected Variables, Glossary, List of Table Titles, and a search feature. The Key to Selected Variables lists key topics used in the detailed tables and provides the specific categories displayed for each topic in the tables. A glossary of topics and terms used in these detailed tables can be found in Appendix A. Where relevant, the Glossary provides cross-references between terms and specific question wording for clarity. In addition to these tools, several NSDUH reports also include more details on the topics presented in the detailed tables. The 2021 Methodological Summary and Definitions report also offers information on key definitions and shares the same glossary that appears with these detailed tables; moreover, this report provides further analytic details on the survey topics, design, and methodology. In addition to these detailed tables and the methodological summary report, the Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the US report focuses on presenting data among people aged 12 or older.2

Survey Background

NSDUH is an annual multimode survey sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NSDUH covers residents of households and people in noninstitutional group settings (e.g., shelters, boarding houses, college dormitories, migratory workers’ camps, halfway houses). The survey excludes people with no fixed address (e.g., people who are homeless and not in shelters), military personnel on active duty, and residents of institutional group settings, such as jails, nursing homes, mental health institutions, and long-term care hospitals. For more information on the survey design including details on differences in data collection procedures by mode, eligibility of areas for in-person data collection in 2021, and the percentages of interviews that were completed via the web or in person by quarter, see the 2021 Methodological Summary and Definitions report.

Analysis Weights

NSDUH person-level weights are calibrated to population estimates for the state and demographic domains provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Starting with the 2021 NSDUH, population estimates based on the 2020 decennial census were used in developing the person-level analysis weights.

As discussed in the 2021 Methodological Summary and Definitions report, the use of multimode data collection in 2021 increased nonresponse rates due to web respondents discontinuing the survey prior to completion (i.e., breaking off). To reduce the potential bias that would arise from handling missing data due to break-offs the same way that other missing data (i.e., responses of “don’t know” or “refused”) were handled in analyses (i.e., excluding missing data or zero-fill method), break-off analysis weights were created for 2021. These break-off analysis weights were used for a subset of the detailed tables that presented unimputed measures that were derived from questions asked later in the survey.

2021 Changes and Impact

NSDUH has undergone changes over the years to improve the quality of its data and to address the changing needs of policymakers and researchers with regard to substance use and mental health issues. Information pertaining to some of the major changes for the 2021 NSDUH are summarized below. In addition to these questionnaire changes, changes were made to how missing data were handled for some measures. Steps were taken to considerably reduce the number of variables for the 2021 NSDUH in which missing data were handled using the zero-fill imputation method. This resulted in some measures being statistically imputed starting with the 2021 NSDUH, whereas other measures were revised to replace the “zero imputation” method with complete case analysis (e.g., unknown or missing values were excluded from analyses). For more information on the revisions summarized below as well as imputed measures, see Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 6 of the 2021 Methodological Summary and Definitions report.

Changes to Marijuana Use

The 2021 NSDUH questionnaire included new questions to assess the use of vaping devices to vape marijuana. Questions about marijuana vaping appeared in a later section of the questionnaire, after respondents had answered questions about any marijuana use. Consequently, some respondents reported that they last vaped marijuana more recently than when they reported last using any marijuana. As part of the procedures for logically editing 2021 NSDUH data, respondents who reported that they vaped marijuana more recently than they previously reported using marijuana were inferred to be more recent users of any marijuana.

Changes to Substance Use Disorder

SUD estimates for drugs and alcohol in the 2021 NSDUH were based on the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5).3 Respondents were asked SUD questions separately for any drugs or alcohol they used in the 12 months prior to the survey.4 Drugs included marijuana, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, methamphetamine, and any use of prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives. Prior to 2021, respondents who used but did not misuse prescription pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives were skipped out of the corresponding SUD questions. Two versions of SUD measures related to prescription drugs are presented in the 2021 Detailed Tables. For more details on the creation and definition of these versions, see the 2021 Methodological Summary and Definitions report.

Table Presentation

The 2021 Detailed Tables present estimates from the 2021 NSDUH. The following sections provide information on how the tables are organized, the types and purpose of tables that are available, information about specific indicators used for the tables, information on missingness, information on the impact of rounding on estimates presented in the tables, and how totals are to be interpreted within the tables.

Table Numbering

The detailed tables are numbered using a three-part numbering scheme (e.g., 1.15A). The first part of the table number (1.15A) is the subject matter section to which a particular table belongs.5 The second part (1.15A) is the number of the table within a particular section. The third part (1.15A) is a table type indicator, an alphabetic letter appended to the table number. Each table number, as explained below, has multiple table types. Tables are numbered sequentially within each subject matter section. Identical tables across years may not be assigned the same table number each year.

The 10 subject matter sections and the number of tables per section in 2021 are as follows:

Section 1: Illicit Drug Use/Misuse Tables - 1.1 to 1.131

Section 2: Tobacco Product Use, Nicotine Vaping, and Alcohol Use Tables - 2.1 to 2.47

Section 3: Risk and Protective Factor Tables - 3.1 to 3.18

Section 4: Incidence Tables - 4.1 to 4.10

Section 5: Substance Use Disorder and Treatment Tables - 5.1 to 5.44

Section 6: Adult Mental Health Tables - 6.1 to 6.89

Section 7: Youth Mental Health Tables - 7.1 to 7.19

Section 8: Miscellaneous Tables - 8.1 to 8.42

Section 9: Sample Size and Population Tables - 9.1 to 9.8

Section 10: Perceived Effects of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Tables - 10.1 to 10.17

Table Types and Purpose

The table type indicators are primarily defined as follows; however, some exceptions do exist and are noted in subsequent text.

Table Type Purpose of the Table
A Presents estimates of the numbers of people exhibiting the specified behavior or characteristic (e.g., substance use) in the populations described by the column and row headings.
B Presents estimates of the percentages of people exhibiting the specified behavior or characteristic (e.g., substance use) in the populations described by the column and row headings.
C Presents the standard error associated with each of the estimates in the “A” tables.
D Presents the standard error associated with each of the percentages in the “B” tables.
N Presents the number of cases in the specified NSDUH sample with the characteristics defined by the column and row headings.

Most tables within the detailed tables consist of four table types (A, B, C, and D) as defined above. Table type N is used exclusively within Section 9 to display the sample size counts. Exceptions to this organization are noted as follows:

Table Indicators

Each 2021 detailed table, including those for all of the above table types, contains the following definitional footnote, regardless of whether any or all of the indicators were used in the table:

* = low precision; -- = not available; da = does not apply; nr = not reported due to measurement issues.

The “* = low precision” portion of the footnote indicates an estimate is being suppressed (i.e., not shown) due to low precision. For more information on how low precision is defined, see Section 3.2.2 of the 2021 Methodological Summary and Definitions report.

The “-- = not available” portion of the footnote indicates that for the given year, the questions used to produce the estimates were not available. For example, information about past year use of pipe tobacco is not collected. Thus, estimates for past year pipe tobacco use are shown with the “--” notation.

The “da = does not apply” portion of the footnote indicates that the question or estimate does not apply to a certain group. For example, in pregnancy tables, the trimester estimates are shown as “da” for overall females and nonpregnant females.

The “nr = not reported due to measurement issues” portion of the footnote indicates that the estimate could be calculated based on available data but is not calculated due to potential measurement issues. For example, lifetime use of prescription pain relievers is shown as “nr” because the questionnaire was changed to focus on past year misuse of pain relievers rather than lifetime use of pain relievers, and there appears to be an underestimate of lifetime pain reliever use compared with prior years.

Rounding

Prevalence estimates in percentages are rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent, and total estimates are rounded to the nearest thousand. Due to this rounding, prevalence estimates of 0.0 percent and total estimates of 0 are displayed in the tables. These estimates are rounded down from a percentage of < 0.05 percent or < 500, respectively, and do not represent an absence of people displaying a particular characteristic. Nonrounded estimates of zero are suppressed. For confidentiality protection, survey sample sizes greater than 100 were rounded to the nearest 10, and sample sizes less than 100 were not reported (i.e., are shown as “<100” in tables) in all Section 9 detailed tables.

Definitions of Totals

Totals are defined in different ways within the detailed tables. Totals can refer to the estimated number of people with a specific characteristic, as shown in table type A and displayed in numbers of thousands. For example, in Table 2.1, the total estimated population of youths aged 12 to 17 who used cigarettes in the past year in 2021 was approximately 944,000 and was shown as 944. Totals can also be presented in the table rows or columns, either as a total of a subgroup category or listed as the “Total Population.” If the estimate is a total of a subgroup category (e.g., total of gender), the estimate is the total number of both males and females combined. Instances where measures have missing data may cause the subcategories to not add up to a total and are noted in the tables. If the estimate is shown as the “Total Population” on the row, then that estimate is usually included as a reference for tables with a nonstandard denominator. This total population estimate is normally the number being used in the nonstandard denominator to allow users to easily see that estimate without having to switch tables. For example, in Table 6.46, the total population row for table type A shows the estimated number of people who fit the criteria in the columns, which are the column denominators (i.e., 19,688,000 adults reported a perceived unmet need for mental health services in the past year for 2021), and this number is used as the denominator in all the reason estimates.

Reference Tools

Reference tools are provided to help users navigate the Results from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Detailed Tables and to define the topics presented in the tables. These tools can be used independently or in conjunction with one another for table navigation. The tools provided with the 2021 Detailed Tables are described in Table 1. As shown in Table 1, selected tools include hyperlinks that lead directly to the detailed tables for easy reference. This document summarizes the organization of the detailed tables and provides information on the measures and terms used in them, followed by table navigation examples.

Table 1. Reference Tool Summary
Reference Tool Description Hyperlinks to the Detailed Tables
HTML PDF
Table of Contents (TOC) Provides the following:
  • Overview of the contents and organization of the detailed tables with links to the HTML and PDF tables (by subject matter and table type) and to the introduction and reference tools
  • Links from the first occurrence of each term in a subject matter section to the corresponding term in the key to selected variables
Yes --
Key to Selected Variables Lists key topics used in the detailed tables and provides the specific categories displayed for each topic in the tables. The topics listed in the key are mapped directly to those used in the TOC but may differ slightly from those used in the detailed tables. No No
Search Feature Allows users to enter a keyword or short phrase in a search box to return a list of specific detailed tables that contain that term, including links to those tables (by table type). Yes --
Appendix A: Glossary1 Defines and cross-references commonly used measures and terms in the 2021 Detailed Tables. For some key terms, specific question wording is provided for clarity. Not all measures and terms listed in the glossary are specifically mentioned in the TOC. No No
Appendix B: List of Tables Lists a condensed version of each table title by subject matter section with links to the HTML tables (by table type). Yes No
-- Reference tool not available in this file format.
1 The glossary is also available as Appendix A of the following report: Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. (2022). 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH): Methodological summary and definitions. https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2021-methodological-summary-and-definitions

Table Organization Summary

The detailed tables are organized by table type:

The table types are grouped into two categories:

Both categories of tables include 10 subject matter sections:

Refer to the Table Presentation section of the Introduction for more details about the table types, including some exceptions to the primary table types.

Measures and Terms Used in the Tables

A glossary and key to selected variables are included with the detailed tables to provide more information about the measures and terms used in the tables. The Glossary (Appendix A) can be used to determine how commonly used measures and terms are defined in the 2021 Detailed Tables and what other related selected topics are available. Where relevant, cross-references to additional details in the 2021 NSDUH Methodological Summary and Definitions report are provided.1 The Glossary may also be helpful when used in conjunction with the Table of Contents (TOC), the List of Tables (LOT), and the search feature in identifying tables that contain information for selected topics. The Key to Selected Variables can be used to determine the categories that are displayed in the tables for a respective measure or term. The Key to Selected Variables is designed to be used in conjunction with the TOC but may be helpful when using other reference tools as well.

For example, a user who has identified tables of interest (e.g., Tables 1.23 to 1.68) and would like more information about a topic included in those tables (e.g., race) can look up that topic (e.g., race) or the categories displayed for that topic (e.g., “NHOPI,” “Two or More Races,” “Hispanic or Latino”) in the glossary (Appendix A) to obtain more information. Alternatively, a user interested in tables that present information about the prevalence of alcohol use measures can first review the “Alcohol Use” entry in the glossary. By looking up “Alcohol Use” in the glossary, a user will find information about how alcohol use is defined, the alcohol use questions, and related measures (i.e., “Binge Use of Alcohol,” “Current Use or Misuse,” “Heavy Use of Alcohol,” “Lifetime Use or Misuse,” “Past Month Use or Misuse,” “Past Year Use or Misuse,” “Recency of Use or Misuse,” and “Underage Alcohol Use”). The related measures provide the time periods shown for the “Alcohol Use” measure, as well as other types of alcohol use measures. After reviewing the definitions for the various available measures, the user can determine measures of interest and use the TOC, LOT, or search feature to identify tables that contain the selected measures.

Table Navigation Examples

Using the TOC and the Key to Selected Variables

The TOC can be used to identify groups of tables in each of the 10 subject matter sections in the 2021 Detailed Tables. A user can click on the HTML or PDF links and be taken directly to the first table in the specified group. In addition, if the terms that define the group of tables are the first occurrence of those terms in that section of the TOC, a user can click on those terms to access the key to selected variables, which shows the categories displayed in the tables for the respective terms. If a term used to define the group of tables is not the first occurrence in that section of the TOC, the user would need to scroll up to the first occurrence in the section and click on that term to access the key to selected variables and see the categories displayed in the tables. A user can go directly to the key to selected variables by scrolling to the top of the TOC and clicking on the associated link.

For example, a user interested in information about the prevalence of illicit drug use by age can first review the TOC and see that tables pertaining to illicit drug use can be found in Section 1: Illicit Drug Use/Misuse Tables. Scanning through Section 1 of the TOC, the user can see that data on the prevalence of illicit drug use by standard age categories are provided in Tables 1.1 to 1.5. If a user would like more information concerning terms shown in these tables, then the Key to Selected Variables is helpful. If a user clicks on the term “standard age categories” (the first occurrence of this term in Section 1 of the TOC), the link will take the user to the Key to Selected Variables, which displays the categories 12 or Older, 12-17, 18 or Older, 18-25, and 26 or Older. However, the term “illicit drug use/misuse” is not the first occurrence of this term in Section 1 of the TOC, so this term is not linked to the corresponding term in the Key to Selected Variables. By scrolling up in the TOC, a user can find the first occurrence of that term. Clicking on the first occurrence of the term will open the Key to Selected Variables, displaying the “illicit drug use/misuse” categories. To access the detailed tables of interest, the user can click on “PE” under the HTML or PDF column in the TOC to open Table 1.1A, which is the first prevalence estimate table available for this table number. Clicking on “SE” under either column will open Table 1.1C, which is the first standard error table available for this table number.

Using the Search Feature

For the 2021 Detailed Tables, a robust search feature is available to help users navigate particular tables. When a keyword or short phrase is entered in the search box, the search returns a list of the tables that contain that term, including links to those tables (by table type). This search is operational from within the TOC, the combined HTML file of the detailed tables, and individual HTML tables or table sections.

Using the LOT

The LOT can be used to identify a specific table in the subject matter sections listed previously. For each table in a section, the LOT provides the table number, table type indicators, and a condensed version of the table title. To reduce redundancy, the portion of the actual table title that describes the table type is omitted. At the top of the LOT, the five table types are defined for easy reference. An example of a condensed table title is shown as follows.

Table 1.1 (A, B, C, D) Types of Illicit Drug Use in Lifetime, Past Year, and Past Month: Among People Aged 12 or Older (2021)

A user can click on the HTML or PDF version of the LOT. For the HTML LOT, a user can then click on any of the table type indicators included in the parentheses to go to the specified table part (A, B, C, D, or N) for that table number. For the PDF LOT, the table type indicators are not linked to the tables.

For example, a user interested in information about the prevalence of past month alcohol use among people aged 12 to 20 by demographic characteristics can review the LOT in Section 2: Tobacco Product Use, Nicotine Vaping, and Alcohol Use Tables and identify Table 2.44 and Table 2.45 as the tables of interest. In the HTML LOT, a user can click on the “A” in the parentheses after either of these table numbers to go to the numbers in thousands tables and click on the “B” to go to the percentage tables. In the PDF LOT, a user would need to move to the Section 2 PDF bookmark to locate the tables of interest or go to the TOC and click on the group of tables that includes the tables of interest.

Key to Selected Variables

The following key lists selected demographic, geographic, and socioeconomic and health characteristic variables along with substance use and mental health variables used throughout the Results from the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Detailed Tables. This key also provides the specific categories displayed for each variable in the tables. Definitions for many of the measures listed in the key are available in Appendix A. The label assigned to each variable listed in the key maps directly to the labels used in the table of contents but may differ slightly from those used in the detailed tables. For example, in the detailed tables, age category variables are typically referred to as “age group” or “detailed age categories”; however, in this key and the table of contents, more detailed labels (e.g., adult age categories, youth age categories, college age categories) are provided for the various age breakdowns. This key can be used in conjunction with the Table of Contents and other tools described in the Reference Tools section to help navigate the detailed tables.

Demographic Characteristics

Standard Age Categories: 12 or Older, 12-17, 18 or Older, 18-25, 26 or Older

Adult Age Categories: 18 or Older, 18-25, 26 or Older, 26 to 49, 50 or Older

Youth Age Categories: 12-17, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17

Detailed Age Categories: 12 or Older, 12-20, 21 or Older, 12-17, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18 or Older, 18-25, 18-20, 21-25, 26 or Older, 26-49, 26-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 or Older, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 or Older

Adult Detailed Age Categories: 18 or Older, 18-25, 18-20, 21-25, 26 or Older, 26-49, 26-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 or Older, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 or Older

Substance Use Initiation Age Categories: 12 or Older, 12-20, 21 or Older, 12-25, 12-17, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18 or Older, 18-25, 18-20, 21-25, 26 or Older

Age at Initiation Categories: Prior to Age 18, Prior to Age 21, at Age 21 or Older

Underage and Legal Age Categories: Alcohol and Tobacco: 12-20, 21 or Older

Underage Age Categories: 12-20, 12-14, 15-17, 18-20

Pregnancy Age Categories: 15-44, 15-17, 18-25, 26-44

College Age Categories: 18-22, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Driving Age Categories: 16 or Older, 16-25, 16-20, 21-25, 26 or Older

Probation/Parole Age Categories: 18 or Older, 18-49, 18-25, 26-34, 35-49

Gender: Male, Female

Gender/Youth Age Categories: Male 12-17, Female 12-17

Gender/Adult Age Categories: Male 18 or Older, Male 18-49, Female 18 or Older, Female 18-49

Hispanic Origin and Race: Not Hispanic or Latino; Not Hispanic or Latino, White; Not Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American; Not Hispanic or Latino, AIAN (American Indian or Alaska Native); Not Hispanic or Latino, NHOPI (Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander); Not Hispanic or Latino, Asian; Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races; Hispanic or Latino

Gender/Race/Hispanic Origin: Male White, Not Hispanic; Female White, Not Hispanic; Male Black, Not Hispanic; Female Black, Not Hispanic; Male Hispanic; Female Hispanic

Education Level: Less Than High School, High School Graduate, Some College or Associate’s Degree, College Graduate (Note: This variable is defined for adults aged 18 or older.)

College Enrollment Status: Full-Time College Students, Other People (including not enrolled in school, enrolled in college part time, enrolled in other grades full or part time, or enrolled with no other information available)

Employment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time, Unemployed, Other (including students, people keeping house or caring for children full time, retired or disabled people, or other people not in the labor force) (Note: This variable is defined for adults aged 18 or older.)

Family Income: Less Than $20,000, $20,000-$49,999, $50,000-$74,999, $75,000 or More

Geographic Characteristics

Region: Northeast, Midwest, South, West

County Type: Large Metro; Small Metro; Nonmetro (including urbanized counties, less urbanized counties, or completely rural counties)

Socioeconomic and Health Characteristics

Poverty Level: Three Categories for Poverty Level Defined Relative to the Poverty Threshold: Less Than 100 Percent, 100 to 199 Percent, 200 Percent or More

Health Insurance: Private Health Insurance, Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Other (including Medicare, military-related health care, or any other type of health insurance), No Coverage

Overall Health: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair/Poor

Pregnancy Status: Pregnant, Not Pregnant

Trimester: First, Second, Third

Probation Status: On Probation, Not on Probation

Parole/Supervised Release Status: On Parole/Supervised Release, Not on Parole/Supervised Release

Substance Use Measures

Prescription Psychotherapeutics: Psychotherapeutics, Pain Relievers, Stimulants, Tranquilizers or Sedatives, Tranquilizers, Sedatives, Benzodiazepines

Illicit Drug Use/Misuse: Use of Illicit Drugs, Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Hallucinogens, LSD, PCP, Ecstasy, Inhalants, Methamphetamine, Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana; Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics, Opioids, Central Nervous System Stimulants

Selected Drug Use/Misuse: Any Use of Prescription Psychotherapeutics, Opioids, Central Nervous System Stimulants; All Illicit Drug Use/Misuse Excluding Use of Heroin, LSD, PCP, Ecstasy

Tobacco Product Use: Use of Tobacco Products, Cigarettes, Smokeless Tobacco (i.e., Snuff, Dip, Chewing Tobacco, or “Snus”), Cigars, Pipe Tobacco; Daily Cigarette Use

Selected Tobacco Product Use: All Tobacco Product Use Excluding Use of Pipe Tobacco; Daily Cigarette Use

Selected Tobacco Product Use and Nicotine Vaping: Use of Tobacco Products or Nicotine Vaping; Selected Tobacco Product Use; Nicotine Vaping

Alcohol Use: Use of Alcohol; Binge Alcohol Use, Heavy Alcohol Use

Risk: Perceived Risk Associated with Use of Cigarettes, Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, LSD, Alcohol

Availability: Perceived Availability of Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, LSD; Approached by Someone Selling Drugs

Drugs Used with Alcohol: Marijuana, Cocaine (including Crack), Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine

Use of General Substances: Illicit Drugs, Tobacco Products, or Alcohol; Illicit Drugs or Alcohol; Tobacco Products or Alcohol

Other Substance Use: GHB, Nonprescription Cough or Cold Medicine, Kratom, Synthetic Marijuana (fake weed, K2, spice), Synthetic Stimulants (“bath salts,” flakka)

Vaping: Any Vaping, Nicotine Vaping, Marijuana Vaping, Vaping of Flavoring (no other substance)

Days Used Specific Substances: Past Year Use of Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine, Alcohol; Past Month Use of Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine, Cigarettes, Smokeless Tobacco, Cigars, Alcohol, Binge Alcohol; Past Month Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers, Prescription Stimulants, Prescription Tranquilizers, Prescription Sedatives

Daily or Almost Daily Use of Specific Substances: Daily or Almost Daily Use in Past Year of Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine, Alcohol; Daily or Almost Daily Use in Past Month of Marijuana, Cocaine, Crack, Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine, Smokeless Tobacco, Cigars, Alcohol, Binge Alcohol; Daily or Almost Daily Misuse in Past Month of Prescription Pain Relievers, Prescription Stimulants, Prescription Tranquilizers, Prescription Sedatives; Daily Use in Past Month of Cigarettes; Smoked One or More Packs of Cigarettes per Day in Past Month

Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder for Specific Substances: Use of Illicit Drugs, Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics, Prescription Pain Relievers, Prescription Stimulants, Prescription Tranquilizers or Sedatives, Prescription Tranquilizers, Prescription Sedatives, Opioids, Central Nervous System Stimulants; Use of Illicit Drugs and Alcohol, Illicit Drugs or Alcohol

Use Disorder for Specific Substances: Use of Illicit Drugs, Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine; Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics, Prescription Pain Relievers, Prescription Stimulants, Prescription Tranquilizers or Sedatives, Prescription Tranquilizers, Prescription Sedatives, Opioids, Central Nervous System Stimulants; Use of Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and Alcohol, Illicit Drugs or Alcohol

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) for Specific Substances: Use of Drugs, Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine; Any Use of Prescription Psychotherapeutics, Prescription Pain Relievers, Prescription Stimulants, Prescription Tranquilizers or Sedatives, Prescription Tranquilizers, Prescription Sedatives, Opioids, Central Nervous System Stimulants; Use of Alcohol, Drugs and Alcohol, Drugs or Alcohol, Drugs Only, Alcohol Only

SUD Status for Specific Substances: All SUD for Specific Substances, No SUD

SUD Status for Selected Substances: No SUD, Drug Use Disorder, Marijuana Use Disorder, Any Opioid Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Both Drug and Alcohol Use Disorder, Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder

SUD Status: Drug Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Both Drug and Alcohol Use Disorder, SUD, No SUD

Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder Status: Illicit Drug Use Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder, Both Illicit Drug and Alcohol Use Disorder, Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder, No Illicit Drug or Alcohol Use Disorder

SUD Severity Level for Specific Substances: Use of Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine, Alcohol; Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers, Prescription Stimulants, Prescription Tranquilizers, Prescription Sedatives; Misuse of Prescription Pain Relievers, Prescription Stimulants, Prescription Tranquilizers, Prescription Sedatives

Substances for Past Year Treatment: Use of Illicit Drugs, Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Methamphetamine; Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics, Prescription Pain Relievers, Prescription Stimulants, Prescription Tranquilizers or Sedatives, Prescription Tranquilizers, Prescription Sedatives, Opioids, Central Nervous System Stimulants; Use of Alcohol, Illicit Drugs and Alcohol, Illicit Drugs or Alcohol

Substance Use Treatment at Specialty Facility Status: Received Treatment at Specialty Facility, Did Not Receive Treatment at Specialty Facility

Locations: Hospital – Inpatient, Rehabilitation Facility – Inpatient, Rehabilitation Facility – Outpatient, Mental Health Center – Outpatient, Emergency Room, Private Doctor’s Office, Self-Help Group, Prison/Jail, Virtual Services

Sources of Payment: Private Health Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Public Assistance Other Than Medicaid, Own Savings or Earnings, Family Members, Courts, Military-Related Health Care, Employer

Mental Health Measures

Mental Illness: Any Mental Illness, Serious Mental Illness, Any Mental Illness Excluding Serious Mental Illness

Levels of Mental Illness: Mental Illness Plus No Mental Illness

Selected Levels of Mental Illness: Any Mental Illness, Serious Mental Illness

Serious Psychological Distress (SPD) Status: SPD, No SPD

Major Depressive Episode (MDE) Status: MDE, No MDE

MDE and MDE with Severe Impairment Status: MDE Status Plus MDE with Severe Impairment

Types of Mental Health Services: Inpatient, Outpatient, Prescription Medication, Virtual Services

Mental Health Service Status: Received Mental Health Services (Inpatient, Outpatient, or Prescription Medication), Did Not Receive Mental Health Services (Inpatient, Outpatient, or Prescription Medication)

Mental Health Service Including Virtual Service Status: Received Mental Health Services Including Virtual Services, Did Not Receive Mental Health Services Including Virtual Services

Locations of Outpatient Mental Health Services: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic or Center; Office of Private Therapist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Social Worker, or Counselor – Not Part of a Clinic; Doctor’s Office – Not Part of a Clinic; Outpatient Medical Clinic; Partial Day Hospital or Day Treatment Program; School or University Setting/Clinic/Center; Some Other Place

Sources of Payment for Outpatient Mental Health Services: Self or Family Member Living in Household, Family Member Not Living in Household, Private Health Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Rehabilitation Program, Employer, VA or Other Military Program, Other Public Source, Other Private Source, Free Treatment

Mental Health Service Setting: Settings for Youth: Specialty, Outpatient, Inpatient or Residential; Nonspecialty, Education, General Medicine, Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare; Virtual Services

Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior: Had Serious Thoughts of Suicide, Made Any Suicide Plans, Attempted Suicide

Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior Status: Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior Plus No Serious Thoughts of Suicide, Did Not Make Any Suicide Plans, Did Not Attempt Suicide

Treatment for Suicide Attempt: Received Medical Attention, Stayed Overnight or Longer in a Hospital

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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