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2006 National Survey on Drug Use & Health:  Detailed Tables

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Table 5.1A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Illicit Drug Dependence/Abuse Status1
Total
ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE/ABUSE STATUS
No Dependence or Abuse
Dependence or Abuse
Total
Dependence
Abuse
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
243,220 246,022 224,562b 227,223 18,658 18,799 7,974 8,407 10,685 10,392
NO DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
236,387b 239,002 221,002b 223,409 15,385 15,593 6,082 6,609 9,303 8,984
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
6,833 7,020 3,560 3,814 3,273 3,205 1,892 1,797 1,381 1,408
Dependence 4,718 4,838 2,507 2,693 2,211 2,145 1,366 1,329 845 816
Abuse 2,114 2,182 1,053 1,122 1,062 1,060 526 469 536 591
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Table 5.1B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Illicit Drug Dependence/Abuse Status1
Total
ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE/ABUSE STATUS
No Dependence or Abuse
Dependence or Abuse
Total
Dependence
Abuse
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
100.0 100.0 92.3 92.4 7.7 7.6 3.3 3.4 4.4 4.2
NO DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
97.2 97.1 90.9 90.8 6.3 6.3 2.5 2.7 3.8 3.7
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
2.8 2.9 1.5 1.6 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6
Dependence 1.9 2.0 1.0 1.1 0.9 0.9 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.3
Abuse 0.9 0.9 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
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Table 5.2A – Substance Dependence or Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Past Year Dependence or Abuse
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
ILLICIT DRUGS1
6,833 7,020 1,186 1,172 2,728 2,579 2,918 3,268
Marijuana and Hashish 4,090 4,172 907 867 1,911 1,851 1,271 1,454
Cocaine 1,549 1,671 93 93 484 422 972 1,156
Heroin 227 323 9 12 89 66 129 245
Hallucinogens 371 380 128 120 188 193 55 67
Inhalants 221 176 108 108 49 28 64 40
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2 1,959 2,035 329 349 702 658 928 1,028
Pain Relievers 1,546 1,635 275 264 541 485 730 887
Tranquilizers 419 402 71 61 176 153 173 187
Stimulants 409 390 73 95 170 139 166 156
Sedatives 97 121 34 23 20 31 44 67
ALCOHOL
18,658 18,799 1,407 1,360 5,692 5,774 11,560 11,664
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1
3,273 3,205 555 490 1,351 1,366 1,367 1,349
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1
22,218 22,613 2,038 2,043 7,069 6,987 13,111 13,583
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Table 5.2B – Substance Dependence or Abuse for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Past Year Dependence or Abuse
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
ILLICIT DRUGS1
2.8 2.9 4.7 4.6 8.4 7.9 1.6 1.7
Marijuana and Hashish 1.7 1.7 3.6 3.4 5.9 5.7 0.7 0.8
Cocaine 0.6 0.7 0.4 0.4 1.5 1.3 0.5 0.6
Heroin 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1
Hallucinogens 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.0 0.0
Inhalants 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.0
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2 0.8 0.8 1.3 1.4 2.2 2.0 0.5 0.5
Pain Relievers 0.6 0.7 1.1 1.0 1.7 1.5 0.4 0.5
Tranquilizers 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.1 0.1
Stimulants 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.1
Sedatives 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0
ALCOHOL
7.7 7.6 5.5 5.4 17.5 17.6 6.2 6.2
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1
1.3 1.3 2.2 1.9 4.2 4.2 0.7 0.7
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1
9.1 9.2 8.0 8.0 21.8 21.3 7.1 7.2
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Table 5.3A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Age Category
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
6,833 7,020 18,658 18,799 22,218 22,613
12 25 34 23 13 45 42
13 65 67 77 52 120 96
14 133 153 113 146 191a 249
15 235 226 291 276 422 409
16 330 343 400 406 576 583
17 398 349 502 467 683 663
18 481 519 622 724 883 950
19 427 367 793 708 1,000 885
20 387 392 769 682 959 886
21 327 320 776 841 915 981
22 349b 246 798 787 953 891
23 307 289 787 731 952 867
24 199 243 562a 687 685a 810
25 251 204 583 613 722 718
26-29 627 765 2,024 2,239 2,338 2,621
30-34 502 544 1,699 1,741 1,983 2,014
35-39 501 367 1,740 1,790 1,984 1,987
40-44 482a 719 1,771 1,775 2,024 2,226
45-49 356 332 1,599 1,336 1,769 1,580
50-54 308 245 918 1,278 1,104 1,457
55-59 108 205 754 723 820 847
60-64 24 60 443 318 467 365
65 or Older 10 30 612 464 622 485
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Table 5.3B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Age Category
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2.8 2.9 7.7 7.6 9.1 9.2
12 0.6 0.9 0.6 0.3 1.1 1.1
13 1.5 1.6 1.8 1.3 2.8 2.3
14 3.1 3.6 2.6 3.4 4.4a 5.8
15 5.4 5.0 6.7 6.1 9.7 9.0
16 7.6 7.9 9.3 9.4 13.4 13.5
17 9.7 8.3 12.2 11.1 16.6 15.8
18 10.5 11.3 13.6 15.8 19.3 20.7
19 10.0 8.8 18.5 17.0 23.3 21.2
20 9.4 9.7 18.7 16.9 23.3 22.0
21 8.1 7.4 19.3 19.6 22.8 22.8
22 8.6a 6.2 19.7 19.9 23.5 22.6
23 7.9 7.3 20.2 18.5 24.5 22.0
24 5.4 6.2 15.1 17.5 18.4 20.7
25 6.5 5.3 15.2 16.0 18.8 18.7
26-29 4.0 4.6 13.0 13.6 15.1 15.9
30-34 2.6 2.9 8.8 9.4 10.3 10.8
35-39 2.5 1.8 8.7 8.6 9.9 9.5
40-44 2.1a 3.2 7.6 7.9 8.7 9.9
45-49 1.6 1.5 7.3 6.1 8.1 7.2
50-54 1.6 1.2 4.7 6.1 5.6 7.0
55-59 0.6 1.2 4.4 4.1 4.8 4.8
60-64 0.2 0.4 3.3 2.4 3.5 2.7
65 or Older 0.0 0.1 1.7 1.3 1.8 1.4
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Table 5.4A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
6,833 7,020 18,658 18,799 22,218 22,613
AGE
           
12-17 1,186 1,172 1,407 1,360 2,038 2,043
18-25 2,728 2,579 5,692 5,774 7,069 6,987
26 or Older 2,918 3,268 11,560 11,664 13,111 13,583
GENDER
           
Male 4,180 4,473 12,178 12,312 14,200 14,628
Female 2,653 2,547 6,480 6,486 8,018 7,985
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,008 5,876 16,063 15,954 19,224 19,255
White 4,513 4,362 13,353 13,162 15,700 15,531
Black or African American 1,119 1,152 1,830 1,936 2,441 2,620
American Indian or Alaska Native 91 79 232 186 265 234
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 21 20 68 101 78 113
Asian 120 148 385 331 456 439
Two or More Races 145 114 196 237 284 317
Hispanic or Latino 824a 1,144 2,595 2,844 2,994 3,358
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Table 5.4B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2.8 2.9 7.7 7.6 9.1 9.2
AGE
           
12-17 4.7 4.6 5.5 5.4 8.0 8.0
18-25 8.4 7.9 17.5 17.6 21.8 21.3
26 or Older 1.6 1.7 6.2 6.2 7.1 7.2
GENDER
           
Male 3.5 3.7 10.3 10.3 12.0 12.3
Female 2.1 2.0 5.2 5.1 6.4 6.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 2.8 2.8 7.6 7.5 9.1 9.1
White 2.7 2.6 8.0 7.8 9.4 9.2
Black or African American 3.9 4.0 6.4 6.7 8.5 9.0
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.2 6.4 18.3 15.1 21.0 19.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 3.0 2.1 9.5 10.8 11.0 12.0
Asian 1.2 1.4 3.8 3.2 4.5 4.3
Two or More Races 5.5 4.3 7.5 9.0 10.9 12.0
Hispanic or Latino 2.6a 3.4 8.1 8.5 9.3 10.0
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Table 5.5A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1,186 1,172 1,407 1,360 2,038 2,043
GENDER
           
Male 623 605 660 658 1,005 1,036
Female 563 567 747 702 1,033 1,007
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 986 954 1,149 1,126 1,686 1,689
White 786 716 1,012 966 1,405 1,354
Black or African American 149 169 82 91 197 228
American Indian or Alaska Native 13 9 13 10 22 15
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 7a 34 15 29 18a 50
Two or More Races 28 24 21 29 35 37
Hispanic or Latino 200 218 258 234 352 354
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
           
Male, White, Not Hispanic 395 350 460 453 659 654
Female, White, Not Hispanic 392 366 552 512 745 700
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 93 105 47 56 118 140
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 56 64 34 35 80 88
Male, Hispanic 110 121 123 115 187 189
Female, Hispanic 90 97 135 119 165 165
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Table 5.5B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
4.7 4.6 5.5 5.4 8.0 8.0
GENDER
           
Male 4.8 4.7 5.1 5.1 7.8 8.0
Female 4.5 4.6 6.0 5.7 8.3 8.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 4.7 4.6 5.5 5.4 8.0 8.1
White 5.1 4.7 6.6 6.3 9.1 8.9
Black or African American 3.9 4.3 2.1 2.3 5.1 5.9
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.7 6.9 8.1 7.2 13.4 11.1
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 0.7a 3.3 1.4 2.8 1.7a 4.8
Two or More Races 7.0 5.7 5.3 6.9 8.8 9.0
Hispanic or Latino 4.6 4.8 5.9 5.1 8.0 7.8
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
           
Male, White, Not Hispanic 5.0 4.5 5.8 5.8 8.4 8.4
Female, White, Not Hispanic 5.2 4.9 7.3 6.9 9.9 9.4
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 4.8 5.3 2.4 2.8 6.0 7.0
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 2.9 3.4 1.8 1.8 4.2 4.6
Male, Hispanic 4.9 5.2 5.5 4.9 8.3 8.1
Female, Hispanic 4.2 4.4 6.3 5.3 7.7 7.4
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Table 5.6A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2,728 2,579 5,692 5,774 7,069 6,987
GENDER
           
Male 1,718 1,600 3,554 3,513 4,369 4,237
Female 1,011 979 2,138 2,261 2,700 2,751
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,330 2,243 4,825 4,951 5,963 6,023
White 1,863 1,787 4,001 4,162 4,887 4,966
Black or African American 336 315 495 463 693 647
American Indian or Alaska Native 24 25 48 44 62 57
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 51 70 172 164 194 207
Two or More Races 43 28 83 78 99 96
Hispanic or Latino 398 336 867 823 1,106 964
EDUCATION
           
< High School 744 699 1,015 987 1,434 1,330
High School Graduate 998 911 1,797 1,838 2,317 2,259
Some College 792 822 2,115 2,093 2,469 2,497
College Graduate 194 146 766 856 849 900
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
           
Full-Time 1,181 1,167 2,836 3,013 3,412 3,536
Part-Time 661 617 1,482 1,427 1,798 1,737
Unemployed 350 314 453 428 638 582
Other2 536 482 920 907 1,221 1,132
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Table 5.6B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
8.4 7.9 17.5 17.6 21.8 21.3
GENDER
           
Male 10.5 9.7 21.8 21.3 26.7 25.7
Female 6.3 6.0 13.2 13.9 16.7 16.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 8.7 8.3 18.0 18.4 22.3 22.4
White 9.3 8.9 19.9 20.6 24.3 24.6
Black or African American 7.6 7.0 11.2 10.3 15.6 14.4
American Indian or Alaska Native 11.2 13.9 22.3 24.6 28.7 31.3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 3.4 4.6 11.3 10.7 12.8 13.6
Two or More Races 12.6 8.2 24.1 22.3 29.0 27.6
Hispanic or Latino 6.9 5.8 15.1 14.1 19.2a 16.5
EDUCATION
           
< High School 11.2 10.7 15.2 15.1 21.5 20.4
High School Graduate 8.9 8.1 16.0 16.3 20.6 20.0
Some College 7.6 7.7 20.2 19.7 23.6 23.5
College Graduate 4.7 3.4 18.5 19.8 20.5 20.8
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
           
Full-Time 7.7 7.4 18.5 19.1 22.2 22.4
Part-Time 8.0 7.5 18.0 17.2 21.8 21.0
Unemployed 13.6 12.6 17.6 17.2 24.8 23.3
Other2 8.5 7.8 14.5 14.7 19.3 18.3
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Table 5.7A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2,918 3,268 11,560 11,664 13,111 13,583
GENDER
           
Male 1,840 2,268 7,964 8,141 8,826 9,355
Female 1,079 1,000 3,595 3,523 4,285 4,228
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,692 2,679 10,089 9,877 11,575 11,543
White 1,864 1,859 8,341 8,035 9,409 9,210
Black or African American 634 668 1,253 1,383 1,551 1,745
American Indian or Alaska Native * 45 * 132 * 163
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 61 45 198 139 244 182
Two or More Races 74 62 92 130 150 184
Hispanic or Latino 227b 589 1,471 1,787 1,537a 2,040
EDUCATION
           
< High School 708 754 1,838 2,017 2,202 2,449
High School Graduate 1,025 909 3,252 3,675 3,831 4,235
Some College 662a 1,036 2,903 2,765 3,239 3,453
College Graduate 523 569 3,566 3,208 3,839 3,446
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
           
Full-Time 1,736 1,666 8,009 8,160 8,882 9,124
Part-Time 360 352 1,210 977 1,391 1,199
Unemployed 263 368 534 625 698 791
Other2 560a 883 1,807 1,902 2,140 2,469
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Table 5.7B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1.6 1.7 6.2 6.2 7.1 7.2
GENDER
           
Male 2.1 2.5 9.0 9.1 10.0 10.4
Female 1.1 1.0 3.7 3.6 4.4 4.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.6 1.6 6.2 6.0 7.1 7.0
White 1.4 1.4 6.3 6.0 7.1 6.9
Black or African American 3.1 3.2 6.2 6.7 7.6 8.4
American Indian or Alaska Native * 4.9 * 14.4 * 17.8
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian 0.8 0.6 2.6 1.8 3.2 2.4
Two or More Races 3.9 3.3 4.9 7.0 8.0 9.8
Hispanic or Latino 1.0b 2.6 6.7 7.8 7.0 8.9
EDUCATION
           
< High School 2.4 2.5 6.3 6.7 7.6 8.1
High School Graduate 1.8 1.6 5.7 6.4 6.7 7.3
Some College 1.5b 2.3 6.5 6.2 7.2 7.7
College Graduate 1.0 1.0 6.6 5.8 7.1 6.2
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
           
Full-Time 1.6 1.6 7.6 7.7 8.4 8.6
Part-Time 1.8 1.7 6.0 4.7 6.9 5.8
Unemployed 5.2 8.1 10.6 13.7 13.9 17.3
Other2 1.0a 1.6 3.3 3.3 3.9 4.3
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Table 5.8A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
5,647 5,847 17,251 17,438 20,180 20,570
GENDER
           
Male 3,557 3,868 11,518 11,654 13,195 13,592
Female 2,089 1,979 5,733 5,784 6,985 6,979
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,022 4,922 14,914 14,828 17,538 17,566
White 3,727 3,646 12,341 12,197 14,295 14,177
Black or African American 970 983 1,749 1,846 2,244 2,392
American Indian or Alaska Native 78 70 219 176 243 219
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 18 18 61 99 68 108
Asian 112 115 370 303 438 389
Two or More Races 117 90 175 208 249 280
Hispanic or Latino 625a 925 2,337 2,610 2,642 3,004
EDUCATION
           
< High School 1,452 1,454 2,853 3,004 3,636 3,780
High School Graduate 2,023 1,820 5,049 5,513 6,148 6,494
Some College 1,454a 1,858 5,018 4,858 5,708 5,951
College Graduate 717 715 4,332 4,064 4,688 4,346
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
           
Full-Time 2,917 2,832 10,845 11,172 12,294 12,660
Part-Time 1,021 969 2,692 2,404 3,189 2,936
Unemployed 614 681 987 1,053 1,336 1,373
Other2 1,096 1,365 2,727 2,809 3,361 3,601
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Table 5.8B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2.6 2.7 7.9 7.9 9.3 9.3
GENDER
           
Male 3.4 3.6 11.0 11.0 12.6 12.8
Female 1.9 1.7 5.1 5.1 6.2 6.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
           
Not Hispanic or Latino 2.6 2.6 7.8 7.7 9.2 9.2
White 2.4 2.4 8.1 8.0 9.4 9.3
Black or African American 3.9 3.9 7.1 7.3 9.1 9.5
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.1 6.4 19.9 16.1 22.1 20.0
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.8 2.2 9.7 12.0 10.8 13.2
Asian 1.2 1.2 4.1 3.3 4.8 4.2
Two or More Races 5.3 4.1 7.9 9.4 11.3 12.6
Hispanic or Latino 2.3a 3.2 8.4 9.0 9.5 10.4
EDUCATION
           
< High School 4.1 4.0 8.0 8.2 10.2 10.3
High School Graduate 3.0 2.6 7.4 8.0 9.0 9.4
Some College 2.6a 3.4 9.1 8.8 10.3 10.8
College Graduate 1.2 1.2 7.4 6.8 8.0 7.3
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
           
Full-Time 2.4 2.3 9.0 9.2 10.2 10.4
Part-Time 3.6 3.4 9.5 8.3 11.2 10.2
Unemployed 8.1 9.7 13.0 14.9 17.6 19.5
Other2 1.8 2.2 4.4 4.5 5.5 5.7
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Table 5.9A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
6,833 7,020 18,658 18,799 22,218 22,613
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 1,299 1,259 3,198 3,145 3,894 3,849
New England 443a 309 1,044 1,015 1,285 1,189
Middle Atlantic 856 949 2,154 2,129 2,609 2,660
Midwest 1,418 1,509 4,501 4,650 5,243 5,447
East North Central 1,018 1,145 2,983 3,022 3,556 3,646
West North Central 400 365 1,518 1,628 1,686 1,801
South 2,429 2,577 6,439 6,147 7,682 7,576
South Atlantic 1,308 1,328 3,511 3,053 4,176 3,811
East South Central 389 422 806 897 1,027 1,138
West South Central 732 827 2,122 2,197 2,479 2,627
West 1,687 1,675 4,520 4,857 5,400 5,740
Mountain 547 470 1,435 1,510 1,735 1,755
Pacific 1,139 1,205 3,085 3,347 3,665 3,986
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 3,671 3,889 9,911 10,410 11,831 12,478
Small Metro 2,206 2,125 5,902a 5,214 7,068a 6,409
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 1,560 1,516 3,940 3,593 4,777 4,437
< 250K Pop. 646 609 1,962a 1,621 2,291 1,972
Nonmetro 956 1,005 2,845 3,175 3,320 3,725
Urbanized 441 387 1,106 1,273 1,326 1,506
Less Urbanized 418 516 1,361 1,524 1,548 1,798
Completely Rural 97 103 378 378 446 421
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Table 5.9B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2.8 2.9 7.7 7.6 9.1 9.2
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 2.8 2.7 7.0 6.9 8.5 8.4
New England 3.7a 2.6 8.7 8.4 10.7 9.9
Middle Atlantic 2.5 2.8 6.4 6.3 7.8 7.9
Midwest 2.6 2.8 8.3 8.5 9.6 10.0
East North Central 2.7 3.0 7.8 7.9 9.3 9.5
West North Central 2.4 2.2 9.2 9.9 10.3 11.0
South 2.8 2.9 7.4 6.9 8.8 8.5
South Atlantic 2.8 2.8 7.6a 6.5 9.1 8.1
East South Central 2.7 2.9 5.5 6.1 7.1 7.8
West South Central 2.7 3.0 7.9 8.0 9.2 9.6
West 3.0 3.0 8.1 8.6 9.7 10.2
Mountain 3.3 2.8 8.7 8.9 10.6 10.4
Pacific 2.9 3.0 7.9 8.5 9.4 10.1
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 2.8 2.9 7.6 7.8 9.0 9.4
Small Metro 3.1 3.0 8.2a 7.3 9.9a 9.0
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 3.3 3.2 8.3 7.7 10.0 9.5
< 250K Pop. 2.7 2.5 8.2a 6.7 9.6a 8.1
Nonmetro 2.4 2.4 7.0 7.5 8.2 8.9
Urbanized 2.9 2.4 7.2 7.8 8.6 9.2
Less Urbanized 2.1 2.4 6.7 7.2 7.6 8.5
Completely Rural 2.0 2.2 7.9 8.2 9.4 9.2
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Table 5.10A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1,186 1,172 1,407 1,360 2,038 2,043
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 216 201 230 263 351 377
New England 70 75 53a 76 101 122
Middle Atlantic 146 126 177 187 251 255
Midwest 243 230 340 320 468 448
East North Central 167 165 216 191 305 290
West North Central 75 65 123 128 163 158
South 426 421 469 422 704 700
South Atlantic 222 225 244 212 365 353
East South Central 61 64 85 69 117 112
West South Central 142 132 140 142 222 234
West 302 321 368 355 514 518
Mountain 115 83 137 103 197a 150
Pacific 187 238 231 251 316 368
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 601 657 705 704 1,015 1,087
Small Metro 387 358 408 409 624 611
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 278 250 286 275 433 406
< 250K Pop. 109 108 122 134 191 205
Nonmetro 198 157 294 247 398 345
Urbanized 86 64 114 93 158 139
Less Urbanized 98 81 132 121 183 166
Completely Rural 14 11 47 33 57 39
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Table 5.10B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
4.7 4.6 5.5 5.4 8.0 8.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 4.8 4.4 5.1 5.8 7.7 8.3
New England 6.0 6.4 4.5a 6.5 8.6 10.5
Middle Atlantic 4.3 3.8 5.2 5.6 7.4 7.6
Midwest 4.3 4.0 6.0 5.6 8.3 7.9
East North Central 4.2 4.1 5.4 4.8 7.6 7.3
West North Central 4.6 3.8 7.5 7.6 9.9 9.4
South 4.7 4.6 5.2 4.6 7.8 7.6
South Atlantic 4.8 4.8 5.3 4.6 7.9 7.6
East South Central 4.2 4.3 5.9 4.6 8.1 7.6
West South Central 4.8 4.4 4.7 4.7 7.4 7.8
West 5.0 5.3 6.1 5.9 8.5 8.6
Mountain 6.5a 4.6 7.8a 5.7 11.2a 8.4
Pacific 4.3 5.6 5.3 5.9 7.3 8.6
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 4.4 4.8 5.2 5.1 7.4 7.9
Small Metro 5.2 4.7 5.5 5.4 8.4 8.0
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 5.5 4.9 5.6 5.4 8.5 7.9
< 250K Pop. 4.6 4.4 5.2 5.4 8.1 8.2
Nonmetro 4.7 3.8 6.9 6.0 9.4 8.4
Urbanized 5.5 3.9 7.2 5.6 10.0 8.4
Less Urbanized 4.6 4.1 6.2 6.1 8.5 8.3
Completely Rural 2.8 2.4 9.3 7.1 11.3 8.4
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Table 5.11A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2,728 2,579 5,692 5,774 7,069 6,987
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 551 495 1,015 1,045 1,319 1,310
New England 188 150 295 340 396 422
Middle Atlantic 363 345 721 705 922 889
Midwest 561 550 1,531 1,528 1,787 1,780
East North Central 400 402 1,014 1,014 1,211 1,207
West North Central 160 148 516 514 575 573
South 938 947 1,764 1,831 2,269 2,283
South Atlantic 460 534 867 949 1,100 1,220
East South Central 156 155 243 289 348 354
West South Central 322 258 655 594 821a 709
West 678 587 1,382 1,370 1,695 1,615
Mountain 211 161 443 421 530 487
Pacific 467 426 939 949 1,165 1,128
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 1,497 1,317 3,038 2,960 3,801 3,602
Small Metro 864 881 1,852 1,900 2,298 2,303
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 602 618 1,198 1,253 1,503 1,552
< 250K Pop. 262 263 654 647 795 751
Nonmetro 368 381 802 914 970 1,083
Urbanized 206 154 389 406 475 476
Less Urbanized 140 190 351 402 418 482
Completely Rural 22 38 62a 105 77a 125
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Table 5.11B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
8.4 7.9 17.5 17.6 21.8 21.3
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 9.7 8.4 17.8 17.8 23.1 22.3
New England 12.6 9.9 19.7 22.3 26.5 27.6
Middle Atlantic 8.6 7.9 17.1 16.3 21.9 20.5
Midwest 7.5 7.5 20.5 20.7 24.0 24.1
East North Central 7.8 7.9 19.8 19.9 23.7 23.6
West North Central 6.9 6.5 22.2 22.5 24.7 25.1
South 8.0 8.1 15.1 15.7 19.4 19.5
South Atlantic 7.9 9.1 14.9 16.2 18.9 20.8
East South Central 8.0 8.2 12.4 15.2 17.9 18.7
West South Central 8.2 6.6 16.7 15.2 20.9 18.1
West 8.9 7.5 18.1 17.5 22.2 20.7
Mountain 9.0 6.8 18.9 17.9 22.6 20.7
Pacific 8.9 7.8 17.8 17.4 22.1 20.7
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 8.7a 7.5 17.6 16.9 22.1 20.6
Small Metro 8.4 8.7 17.9 18.7 22.3 22.6
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 8.9 9.2 17.7 18.7 22.2 23.1
< 250K Pop. 7.4 7.6 18.5 18.6 22.4 21.6
Nonmetro 7.4 7.5 16.2 18.0 19.6 21.4
Urbanized 9.8a 7.1 18.5 18.8 22.5 22.0
Less Urbanized 6.0 7.9 14.9 16.7 17.8 20.1
Completely Rural 4.4 7.4 12.6b 20.8 15.6b 24.7
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Table 5.12A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2,918 3,268 11,560 11,664 13,111 13,583
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 532 563 1,953 1,836 2,224 2,162
New England 185a 84 697 599 788 645
Middle Atlantic 347 479 1,257 1,237 1,436 1,517
Midwest 615 729 2,631 2,803 2,988 3,220
East North Central 450 578 1,753 1,817 2,040 2,150
West North Central 165 152 878 986 948 1,070
South 1,065 1,209 4,206 3,894 4,709 4,593
South Atlantic 625 569 2,400a 1,892 2,711 2,239
East South Central 172 204 478 540 562 671
West South Central 267 436 1,327 1,462 1,436 1,683
West 707 767 2,770 3,132 3,191 3,608
Mountain 222 226 855 986 1,007 1,117
Pacific 485 541 1,915 2,146 2,184 2,490
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 1,574 1,915 6,168 6,745 7,014 7,789
Small Metro 955 886 3,642b 2,905 4,146a 3,496
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 680 648 2,455 2,064 2,840 2,480
< 250K Pop. 275 239 1,186a 841 1,306 1,016
Nonmetro 390 467 1,750 2,014 1,951 2,298
Urbanized 149 169 603 773 693 891
Less Urbanized 180 245 878 1,001 947 1,150
Completely Rural 61 54 269 239 312 257
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Table 5.12B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1.6 1.7 6.2 6.2 7.1 7.2
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 1.5 1.6 5.5 5.2 6.3 6.1
New England 2.0a 0.9 7.5 6.4 8.5 6.9
Middle Atlantic 1.3 1.8 4.8 4.7 5.5 5.8
Midwest 1.5 1.8 6.4 6.7 7.2 7.7
East North Central 1.6 2.0 6.0 6.2 7.0 7.4
West North Central 1.3 1.2 7.1 7.9 7.6 8.6
South 1.6 1.8 6.3 5.7 7.0 6.7
South Atlantic 1.8 1.6 6.7a 5.2 7.6a 6.1
East South Central 1.5 1.8 4.3 4.8 5.0 6.0
West South Central 1.3 2.1 6.6 7.2 7.2 8.3
West 1.7 1.8 6.6 7.4 7.6 8.5
Mountain 1.8 1.8 6.9 7.7 8.2 8.8
Pacific 1.6 1.8 6.5 7.2 7.4 8.3
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 1.6 1.9 6.2 6.6 7.0 7.7
Small Metro 1.8 1.7 6.8b 5.5 7.7a 6.6
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 1.9 1.9 6.9 5.9 7.9 7.1
< 250K Pop. 1.5 1.3 6.6a 4.6 7.3a 5.6
Nonmetro 1.2 1.4 5.6 6.1 6.2 7.0
Urbanized 1.3 1.3 5.2 6.2 5.9 7.1
Less Urbanized 1.1 1.5 5.5 6.0 6.0 6.9
Completely Rural 1.6 1.5 7.1 6.6 8.3 7.1
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Table 5.13A – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
5,647 5,847 17,251 17,438 20,180 20,570
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 1,084 1,058 2,969 2,881 3,542 3,472
New England 373a 235 991 939 1,184 1,067
Middle Atlantic 711 823 1,977 1,942 2,358 2,406
Midwest 1,175 1,280 4,161 4,330 4,774 4,999
East North Central 850 980 2,767 2,831 3,251 3,356
West North Central 325 299 1,394 1,500 1,523 1,643
South 2,003 2,156 5,970 5,724 6,978 6,876
South Atlantic 1,085 1,103 3,267 2,840 3,811 3,459
East South Central 328 358 721 829 910 1,026
West South Central 590 694 1,982 2,055 2,257 2,392
West 1,385 1,354 4,152 4,502 4,886 5,222
Mountain 433 387 1,298 1,407 1,537 1,604
Pacific 952 967 2,854 3,095 3,348 3,618
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 3,070 3,232 9,206 9,706 10,815 11,391
Small Metro 1,819 1,767 5,494a 4,805 6,444a 5,798
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 1,282 1,266 3,653 3,318 4,344 4,031
< 250K Pop. 537 501 1,840a 1,487 2,100 1,767
Nonmetro 757 848 2,551 2,928 2,921a 3,381
Urbanized 354 323 992 1,180 1,167 1,367
Less Urbanized 321 434 1,229 1,403 1,365 1,632
Completely Rural 82 91 331 345 388 382
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Table 5.13B – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
TYPE OF PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2.6 2.7 7.9 7.9 9.3 9.3
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
           
Northeast 2.6 2.6 7.2 7.0 8.6 8.4
New England 3.5a 2.2 9.2 8.6 11.0 9.8
Middle Atlantic 2.3 2.7 6.5 6.4 7.8 7.9
Midwest 2.4 2.6 8.5 8.8 9.8 10.2
East North Central 2.5 2.9 8.1 8.3 9.5 9.8
West North Central 2.2 2.0 9.4 10.2 10.3 11.1
South 2.6 2.7 7.6 7.2 8.9 8.6
South Atlantic 2.6 2.6 7.9 6.7 9.2 8.2
East South Central 2.5 2.7 5.5 6.3 7.0 7.8
West South Central 2.5 2.9 8.3 8.5 9.4 9.8
West 2.8 2.7 8.4 8.9 9.9 10.4
Mountain 2.9 2.6 8.8 9.3 10.5 10.6
Pacific 2.7 2.7 8.2 8.8 9.6 10.2
COUNTY TYPE
           
Large Metro 2.6 2.7 7.8 8.1 9.2 9.6
Small Metro 2.8 2.8 8.6a 7.6 10.0a 9.1
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 3.0 3.0 8.6 8.0 10.2 9.7
< 250K Pop. 2.5 2.3 8.5a 6.8 9.8a 8.1
Nonmetro 2.1 2.2 7.0 7.7 8.0 8.9
Urbanized 2.6 2.2 7.2 8.0 8.5 9.3
Less Urbanized 1.8 2.3 6.7 7.3 7.5 8.5
Completely Rural 1.9 2.2 7.8 8.4 9.1 9.3
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Table 5.14A – Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Past Year Dependence
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
ILLICIT DRUGS1
4,718 4,838 678 637 1,899 1,777 2,141 2,424
Marijuana and Hashish 2,619 2,616 506 447 1,259 1,213 854 956
Cocaine 1,144 1,211 57 48 326 297 760 865
Heroin 199 296 4 6 82 55 113 236
Hallucinogens 143 120 56 38 80 70 * 12
Inhalants 46 48 33 34 7 14 * *
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2 1,366 1,310 187 187 476 434 703 688
Pain Relievers 1,102 1,072 162 134 353 332 586 605
Tranquilizers 243 177 30 21 90 64 123 92
Stimulants 273 277 35 58 125 109 113 111
Sedatives 54 53 13 13 9 17 32 23
ALCOHOL
7,974 8,407 549 474 2,350 2,497 5,075 5,437
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1
1,366 1,329 192 153 514 549 660 627
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1
11,326 11,916 1,036 958 3,735 3,724 6,555 7,234
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Table 5.14B – Substance Dependence for Specific Substances in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Past Year Dependence
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
ILLICIT DRUGS1
1.9 2.0 2.7 2.5 5.8 5.4 1.2 1.3
Marijuana and Hashish 1.1 1.1 2.0 1.8 3.9 3.7 0.5 0.5
Cocaine 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 1.0 0.9 0.4 0.5
Heroin 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1
Hallucinogens 0.1 0.0 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.2 * 0.0
Inhalants 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 * *
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics2 0.6 0.5 0.7 0.7 1.5 1.3 0.4 0.4
Pain Relievers 0.5 0.4 0.6 0.5 1.1 1.0 0.3 0.3
Tranquilizers 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0
Stimulants 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.1
Sedatives 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
ALCOHOL
3.3 3.4 2.2 1.9 7.2 7.6 2.7 2.9
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL1
0.6 0.5 0.8 0.6 1.6 1.7 0.4 0.3
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL1
4.7 4.8 4.1 3.8 11.5 11.4 3.5 3.9
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Table 5.15A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Age Category
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2,172 2,457 2,843 2,764 1,522 1,566 3,930 4,031
12 4 5 2 4 2 4 7 7
13 12 10 9 8 8 2 19 17
14 20 20 21 21 16 16 35 36
15 42 46 34 35 24 31 62 54
16 72 79 61 55 50 40 95 108
17 102 96 87 73 67 58 131 128
18 107 103 76 106 57 69 160 155
19 67 65 73 75 33 41 121 113
20 69 63 86 76 44 39 127 105
21 57 69 77 97 33 50 117 123
22 68 71 81 71 47 45 119 113
23 69 50 64 50 32 33 110 74
24 74 73 81 81 39 55 124 100
25 54 56 56 68 33 42 84 89
26-29 102b 337 161a 347 82a 213 227b 519
30-34 195 269 317 333 159 200 408 436
35-39 284 157 358 218 211a 81 453 334
40-44 362 378 386 403 285 231 476 579
45-49 259 238 343 238 203 148 456 349
50-54 73 74 161 87 45 31 221 135
55-59 43 98 105 199 13 81 172 236
60-64 39 85 77 59 39 44 81 100
65 or Older * 14 128 60 * 12 129 122
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Table 5.15B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Age Category
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.9 1.0 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.6 1.6
12 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2
13 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.4 0.4
14 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.8 0.9
15 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.7 1.4 1.2
16 1.7 1.8 1.4 1.3 1.2 0.9 2.2 2.5
17 2.5 2.3 2.1 1.8 1.6 1.4 3.2 3.1
18 2.3 2.3 1.7 2.3 1.2 1.5 3.5 3.4
19 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 0.8 1.0 2.8 2.7
20 1.7 1.6 2.1 1.9 1.1 1.0 3.1 2.6
21 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.3 0.8 1.2 2.9 2.9
22 1.7 1.8 2.0 1.8 1.2 1.1 2.9 2.9
23 1.8 1.3 1.7 1.3 0.8 0.8 2.8 1.9
24 2.0 1.9 2.2 2.1 1.1 1.4 3.3 2.5
25 1.4 1.5 1.4 1.8 0.8 1.1 2.2 2.3
26-29 0.7b 2.0 1.0a 2.1 0.5a 1.3 1.5b 3.1
30-34 1.0 1.4 1.6 1.8 0.8 1.1 2.1 2.3
35-39 1.4 0.7 1.8 1.0 1.1a 0.4 2.3 1.6
40-44 1.5 1.7 1.6 1.8 1.2 1.0 2.0 2.6
45-49 1.2 1.1 1.6 1.1 0.9 0.7 2.1 1.6
50-54 0.4 0.4 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.2 1.1 0.6
55-59 0.2 0.6 0.6 1.1 0.1 0.5 1.0 1.3
60-64 0.3 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.7
65 or Older * 0.0 0.4 0.2 * 0.0 0.4 0.3
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Table 5.16A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2,172 2,457 2,843 2,764 1,522 1,566 3,930 4,031
AGE
               
12-17 252 256 215 197 167 151 348 351
18-25 564 551 592 624 317 374 962 872
26 or Older 1,357 1,650 2,036 1,943 1,038 1,041 2,620 2,809
GENDER
               
Male 1,365 1,619 1,899 1,916 983 1,058 2,516 2,707
Female 807 838 944 847 539 508 1,414 1,324
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,831 1,897 2,370 2,160 1,260 1,154 3,284 3,231
White 1,258 1,355 1,782 1,695 845 804 2,438 2,458
Black or African American 498 446 516 368 378 281 726 603
American Indian or Alaska Native 17 28 38 30 14 20 45 69
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 7 6 2 9 2 3 8 15
Asian 25 34 17 26 8 25 38 44
Two or More Races 25 27 14 30 12 21 29 42
Hispanic or Latino 341 560 474 604 262 412 646 800
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Table 5.16B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.9 1.0 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.6 1.6
AGE
               
12-17 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 1.4 1.4
18-25 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.0 1.1 3.0 2.7
26 or Older 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.0 0.6 0.6 1.4 1.5
GENDER
               
Male 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.6 0.8 0.9 2.1 2.3
Female 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.4 0.4 1.1 1.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.0 0.6 0.5 1.6 1.5
White 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.0 0.5 0.5 1.5 1.5
Black or African American 1.7 1.5 1.8 1.3 1.3 1.0 2.5 2.1
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4 2.3 3.0 2.5 1.1 1.6 3.6 5.6
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.0 0.7 0.3 1.0 0.3 0.4 1.1 1.6
Asian 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.4
Two or More Races 1.0 1.0 0.5 1.1 0.5 0.8 1.1 1.6
Hispanic or Latino 1.1 1.7 1.5 1.8 0.8 1.2 2.0 2.4
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Table 5.17A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
252 256 215 197 167 151 348 351
GENDER
               
Male 142 135 112 104 92 70 184 194
Female 110 121 103 92 75 81 164 157
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 213 210 188 159 144 120 290 291
White 178 165 159 126 118 94 240 228
Black or African American 27 15 22 12 20 7 39 27
American Indian or Alaska Native 3 * 3 * 2 * 3 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 2 14 2 6 2 5 2 15
Two or More Races 4 8 2 6 2 6 4 11
Hispanic or Latino 38 46 27 38 23 31 58 59
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
               
Male, White, Not Hispanic 106 81 84 61 68a 37 126 122
Female, White, Not Hispanic 72 84 74 64 49 57 115 106
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 12 12 9 11 7 6 21 20
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 15 3 13 2 13 2 18 7
Male, Hispanic 22 24 18 18 15 15 34 32
Female, Hispanic 17 22 9 20 8 16 24 27
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Table 5.17B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 1.4 1.4
GENDER
               
Male 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.5 1.4 1.5
Female 0.9 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6 1.3 1.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.0 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 1.4 1.4
White 1.2 1.1 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.6 1.6 1.5
Black or African American 0.7 0.4 0.6 0.3 0.5 0.2 1.0 0.7
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6 * 1.7 * 1.3 * 2.1 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 0.2 1.3 0.2 0.6 0.2 0.5 0.2 1.4
Two or More Races 0.9 1.8 0.5 1.5 0.5 1.4 0.9 2.8
Hispanic or Latino 0.9 1.0 0.6 0.8 0.5 0.7 1.3 1.3
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
               
Male, White, Not Hispanic 1.3 1.0 1.1 0.8 0.9a 0.5 1.6 1.6
Female, White, Not Hispanic 1.0 1.1 1.0 0.9 0.7 0.8 1.5 1.4
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 1.1 1.0
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 0.8 0.2 0.7 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.9 0.4
Male, Hispanic 1.0 1.0 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 1.5 1.4
Female, Hispanic 0.8 1.0 0.4 0.9 0.4 0.7 1.1 1.2
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Table 5.18A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
564 551 592 624 317 374 962 872
GENDER
               
Male 355 312 417 393 217 210 632 547
Female 209 239 175 231 101a 164 329 325
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 493 480 500 544 274 327 802 760
White 411 359 414 442 215 241 667 615
Black or African American 58 86 65 74 48 65 96 103
American Indian or Alaska Native 9 * 7 5 6 2 10 12
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * 0 * * * * *
Asian 2 15 11 16 1 15 14 16
Two or More Races 8 7 3 7 3 4 9 11
Hispanic or Latino 71 71 92 80 44 47 160 112
EDUCATION
               
< High School 190 211 195 185 116 142 325 282
High School Graduate 230 201 211 217 116 136 371 309
Some College 124 132 155 203 72 93 225 254
College Graduate 20 6 32 19 14 2 41 26
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 241 239 270 302 135 166 423 416
Part-Time 114 105 141 140 72 78 210 178
Unemployed 111 88 94 81 62 64 160 114
Other3 98 120 88 101 48 66 168 163
70501
Table 5.18B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1.7 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.0 1.1 3.0 2.7
GENDER
               
Male 2.2 1.9 2.6 2.4 1.3 1.3 3.9 3.3
Female 1.3 1.5 1.1 1.4 0.6 1.0 2.0 2.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.0 1.0 1.2 3.0 2.8
White 2.0 1.8 2.1 2.2 1.1 1.2 3.3 3.0
Black or African American 1.3 1.9 1.5 1.7 1.1 1.4 2.2 2.3
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.0 * 3.3 2.8 3.0 1.2 4.6 6.9
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * 0.1 * * * * *
Asian 0.1 1.0 0.7 1.0 0.1 1.0 0.9 1.0
Two or More Races 2.2 1.9 0.9 1.9 0.8 1.2 2.5 3.1
Hispanic or Latino 1.2 1.2 1.6 1.4 0.8 0.8 2.8 1.9
EDUCATION
               
< High School 2.9 3.2 2.9 2.8 1.7 2.2 4.9 4.3
High School Graduate 2.1 1.8 1.9 1.9 1.0 1.2 3.3 2.7
Some College 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.9 0.7 0.9 2.2 2.4
College Graduate 0.5 0.1 0.8 0.4 0.3a 0.1 1.0 0.6
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 1.6 1.5 1.8 1.9 0.9 1.1 2.8 2.6
Part-Time 1.4 1.3 1.7 1.7 0.9 0.9 2.6 2.2
Unemployed 4.3 3.5 3.6 3.2 2.4 2.6 6.2 4.6
Other3 1.5 1.9 1.4 1.6 0.8 1.1 2.7 2.6
70501
Table 5.19A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1,357 1,650 2,036 1,943 1,038 1,041 2,620 2,809
GENDER
               
Male 868 1,172 1,370 1,419 674 777 1,700 1,967
Female 488 478 666 524 363 264 921 842
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,125 1,207 1,681 1,458 842 707 2,193 2,179
White 670 831 1,209 1,128 512 470 1,530 1,615
Black or African American 413 346 429 282 310 209 591 474
American Indian or Alaska Native 6 9 28 16 6 9 32 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 22 5 5 5 5 5 22 13
Two or More Races 14 13 9 17 7 11 16 20
Hispanic or Latino 231 443 355 486 195 334 428 629
EDUCATION
               
< High School 401 607 454 541 291 362 639 887
High School Graduate 415 490 682 647 335 316 846 923
Some College 418 451 575 493 340 279 721 693
College Graduate 121 102 325 262 71 84 415 305
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 633 664 926 1,007 460 455 1,234 1,368
Part-Time 157 176 194 191 106 84 280 296
Unemployed 142 182 189 176 111 96 246 276
Other3 425 627 728 569 361 407 861 868
70501
Table 5.19B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.7 0.9 1.1 1.0 0.6 0.6 1.4 1.5
GENDER
               
Male 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.6 0.8 0.9 1.9 2.2
Female 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.3 1.0 0.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.7 0.7 1.0 0.9 0.5 0.4 1.3 1.3
White 0.5 0.6 0.9 0.8 0.4 0.4 1.2 1.2
Black or African American 2.0 1.7 2.1 1.4 1.5 1.0 2.9 2.3
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7 1.0 3.2 1.8 0.7 1.0 3.6 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.2
Two or More Races 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.9 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.0
Hispanic or Latino 1.1 1.9 1.6 2.1 0.9 1.4 1.9 2.7
EDUCATION
               
< High School 1.4 2.0 1.6 1.8 1.0 1.2 2.2 2.9
High School Graduate 0.7 0.8 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.5 1.5 1.6
Some College 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.1 0.8 0.6 1.6 1.6
College Graduate 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.5 0.1 0.2 0.8 0.6
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 0.6 0.6 0.9 1.0 0.4 0.4 1.2 1.3
Part-Time 0.8 0.9 1.0 0.9 0.5 0.4 1.4 1.4
Unemployed 2.8 4.0 3.7 3.9 2.2 2.1 4.9 6.1
Other3 0.8 1.1 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.7 1.6 1.5
70501
Table 5.20A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1,920 2,201 2,628 2,567 1,355 1,415 3,582 3,680
GENDER
               
Male 1,223 1,484 1,787 1,812 891 987 2,332 2,513
Female 697 717 841 755 464 428 1,250 1,167
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,618 1,687 2,181 2,001 1,116 1,034 2,994 2,939
White 1,081 1,190 1,623 1,570 727 710 2,197 2,230
Black or African American 471 431 494 356 359 274 687 577
American Indian or Alaska Native 14 19 35 21 12 12 42 59
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 7 6 1 9 1 3 7 14
Asian 24 20 16 21 6 20 36 29
Two or More Races 21 19 12 24 10 15 25 30
Hispanic or Latino 303 514 447 566 239 381 588 741
EDUCATION
               
< High School 592 818 649 726 407 504 964 1,170
High School Graduate 646 691 893 864 451 452 1,216 1,232
Some College 542 583 730 696 413 372 946 947
College Graduate 141 108 357 281 84 87 456 331
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 874 903 1,196 1,309 595 621 1,657 1,784
Part-Time 271 281 334 331 178 163 490 474
Unemployed 253 270 282 257 174 159 406 390
Other3 522 746 816 670 408 472 1,029 1,032
70501
Table 5.20B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.9 1.0 1.2 1.2 0.6 0.6 1.6 1.7
GENDER
               
Male 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.7 0.8 0.9 2.2 2.4
Female 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.4 0.4 1.1 1.0
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.0 0.6 0.5 1.6 1.5
White 0.7 0.8 1.1 1.0 0.5 0.5 1.4 1.5
Black or African American 1.9 1.7 2.0 1.4 1.4 1.1 2.8 2.3
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3 1.7 3.2 1.9 1.1 1.1 3.8 5.4
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1.0 0.8 0.2 1.1 0.2 0.4 1.1 1.7
Asian 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.3
Two or More Races 1.0 0.9 0.5 1.1 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.4
Hispanic or Latino 1.1 1.8 1.6 2.0 0.9 1.3 2.1 2.6
EDUCATION
               
< High School 1.7 2.2 1.8 2.0 1.1 1.4 2.7 3.2
High School Graduate 0.9 1.0 1.3 1.3 0.7 0.7 1.8 1.8
Some College 1.0 1.1 1.3 1.3 0.7 0.7 1.7 1.7
College Graduate 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.8 0.6
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 0.7 0.7 1.0 1.1 0.5 0.5 1.4 1.5
Part-Time 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.7 1.6
Unemployed 3.3 3.8 3.7 3.6 2.3 2.3 5.3 5.5
Other3 0.9 1.2 1.3 1.1 0.7 0.7 1.7 1.6
70501
Table 5.21A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2,172 2,457 2,843 2,764 1,522 1,566 3,930 4,031
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
               
Northeast 448 536 604 595 363 382 746 774
New England 80 87 129 139 54 60 177 174
Middle Atlantic 369 449 476 456 310 322 569 600
Midwest 403 454 660 672 303 314 858 897
East North Central 231 334 421 514 167 244 554 665
West North Central 173 120 240 159 137 69 304 232
South 733 761 831 760 467 420 1,256 1,218
South Atlantic 452 398 496 418 287 188 773 698
East South Central 90 159 96 140 62 92 137 221
West South Central 190 204 239 202 118 140 346 299
West 588 706 748 737 388 450 1,070 1,142
Mountain 235 185 250a 148 137 81 379 327
Pacific 352 521 497 589 252 369 690 815
COUNTY TYPE
               
Large Metro 1,217 1,401 1,559 1,503 856 916 2,139 2,218
Small Metro 594 672 793 784 387 435 1,158 1,104
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 426 432 509 498 270 267 796 723
< 250K Pop. 168 241 284 287 117 168 361 381
Nonmetro 360 383 491 476 279 215 633 709
Urbanized 183 149 203 208 141 89 257 311
Less Urbanized 149 209 259 244 119 117 331 354
Completely Rural 29 26 29 24 19 9 45 44
70501
Table 5.21B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.9 1.0 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.6 1.6
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
               
Northeast 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.3 0.8 0.8 1.6 1.7
New England 0.7 0.7 1.1 1.2 0.4 0.5 1.5 1.4
Middle Atlantic 1.1 1.3 1.4 1.3 0.9 1.0 1.7 1.8
Midwest 0.7 0.8 1.2 1.2 0.6 0.6 1.6 1.6
East North Central 0.6 0.9 1.1 1.3 0.4 0.6 1.5 1.7
West North Central 1.1 0.7 1.5 1.0 0.8 0.4 1.9 1.4
South 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.5 0.5 1.4 1.4
South Atlantic 1.0 0.8 1.1 0.9 0.6 0.4 1.7 1.5
East South Central 0.6 1.1 0.7 1.0 0.4 0.6 0.9 1.5
West South Central 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.7 0.4 0.5 1.3 1.1
West 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3 0.7 0.8 1.9 2.0
Mountain 1.4 1.1 1.5a 0.9 0.8 0.5 2.3 1.9
Pacific 0.9 1.3 1.3 1.5 0.6 0.9 1.8 2.1
COUNTY TYPE
               
Large Metro 0.9 1.1 1.2 1.1 0.7 0.7 1.6 1.7
Small Metro 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.1 0.5 0.6 1.6 1.6
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.7 1.5
< 250K Pop. 0.7 1.0 1.2 1.2 0.5 0.7 1.5 1.6
Nonmetro 0.9 0.9 1.2 1.1 0.7 0.5 1.6 1.7
Urbanized 1.2 0.9 1.3 1.3 0.9a 0.5 1.7 1.9
Less Urbanized 0.7 1.0 1.3 1.2 0.6 0.6 1.6 1.7
Completely Rural 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.9 1.0
70501
Table 5.22A – Substances for Which Last or Current Treatment Was Received among Persons Who Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Substance for Which Last or Current
Treatment Was Received1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding specific substances for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Marijuana 1,062 1,229 185 188 332 378 546 663
Cocaine 797 928 32 48 140 166 624 714
Heroin 326 466 10 5 87 66 228 396
Hallucinogens 358 442 39 46 90 113 229 282
Inhalants 167 253 25 20 48 60 94 173
Pain Relievers 466 547 47 57 137 158 282 332
Tranquilizers 278 385 23 35 79 106 176 245
Stimulants 351 535 23 44 98 121 230 370
Sedatives 98 189 6 10 22 27 70 152
Alcohol 2,463 2,546 171 148 531 554 1,761 1,844
70501
Table 5.22B – Substances for Which Last or Current Treatment Was Received among Persons Who Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Substance for Which Last or Current
Treatment Was Received1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding specific substances for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Marijuana 27.0 30.5 53.1 53.6 34.5a 43.3 20.8 23.6
Cocaine 20.3 23.0 9.3 13.7 14.6 19.1 23.8 25.4
Heroin 8.3 11.6 3.0 1.3 9.1 7.5 8.7 14.1
Hallucinogens 9.1 11.0 11.1 13.3 9.4 13.0 8.7 10.0
Inhalants 4.2 6.3 7.2 5.7 5.0 6.9 3.6 6.2
Pain Relievers 11.9 13.6 13.6 16.3 14.2 18.1 10.8 11.8
Tranquilizers 7.1 9.6 6.6 9.8 8.2 12.1 6.7 8.7
Stimulants 8.9 13.3 6.6 12.5 10.2 13.9 8.8 13.2
Sedatives 2.5 4.7 1.9 2.9 2.3 3.1 2.7 5.4
Alcohol 62.7 63.2 49.1 42.2 55.2a 63.5 67.2 65.7
70501
Table 5.23A – Locations Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 419 514 54 47 103 99 263 367
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 569 636 55 46 123 154 392 436
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 882 1,045 90 78 241 254 552 713
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 576 681 53 74 145 133 378 475
Emergency Room 167 229 25 40 37 62 106 126
Private Doctor's Office 244 328 35 37 69 98 141 192
Self-Help Group 1,214 1,256 87 89 285 316 841 850
Prison/Jail 219 314 17 30 60 55 142 229
70501
Table 5.23B – Locations Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 19.3 20.9 21.3 18.4 18.2 18.1 19.3 22.3
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 26.2 25.9 21.7 18.1 21.8 28.0 28.9 26.4
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 40.6 42.5 35.6 30.5 42.7 46.2 40.7 43.2
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 26.5 27.7 21.2 28.7 25.7 24.1 27.8 28.8
Emergency Room 7.7 9.3 9.8 15.8 6.5 11.3 7.8 7.7
Private Doctor's Office 11.2 13.3 13.7 14.3 12.2 17.9 10.4 11.7
Self-Help Group 55.9 51.1 34.7 34.9 50.6 57.4 62.0 51.5
Prison/Jail 10.1 12.8 6.7 11.9 10.6 10.0 10.4 13.9
70501
Table 5.24A – Locations Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 602 476 55 43 80 107 468 327
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 822 629 43 37 90 128 689 464
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,164 957 64 63 207 217 893 676
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 827 692 55 47 132 143 640 501
Emergency Room 273 183 23 28 37 49 214 106
Private Doctor's Office 328 417 19 27 71 82 238 307
Self-Help Group 1,633 1,591 79 73 285 346 1,268 1,172
Prison/Jail 225 215 15 20 63 66 146 129
70501
Table 5.24B – Locations Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 21.2 17.2 25.4 21.8 13.4 17.1 23.0 16.8
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 28.9 22.8 19.9 18.9 15.3 20.5 33.8 23.9
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 40.9 34.6 29.9 32.1 34.9 34.8 43.9 34.8
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 29.1 25.0 25.7 24.1 22.3 23.0 31.4 25.8
Emergency Room 9.6 6.6 10.5 14.1 6.2 7.9 10.5 5.5
Private Doctor's Office 11.5 15.1 8.9 13.8 12.0 13.2 11.7 15.8
Self-Help Group 57.4 57.6 36.8 37.1 48.1 55.5 62.3 60.3
Prison/Jail 7.9 7.8 7.1 10.3 10.7 10.5 7.2 6.6
70501
Table 5.25A – Locations Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 773 816 73 65 149 156 550 595
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 1,109 934 71 54 174 192 864 688
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,546 1,621 115 106 359 353 1,072 1,161
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 1,046 1,104 73 97 224 215 748 792
Emergency Room 399 397 46 53 76 98 277 246
Private Doctor's Office 460 610 47 53 116 146 297 410
Self-Help Group 2,102 2,183 121 124 449 515 1,532 1,544
Prison/Jail 344 420 21 36 107 102 216 282
70501
Table 5.25B – Locations Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 19.7 20.2 21.0 18.6 15.5 17.9 21.0 21.2
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 28.2 23.2 20.3 15.3 18.1 22.0 33.0 24.5
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 39.3 40.2 33.2 30.4 37.3 40.5 40.9 41.3
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 26.6 27.4 21.1 27.8 23.3 24.7 28.5 28.2
Emergency Room 10.2 9.9 13.1 15.0 7.9 11.3 10.6 8.8
Private Doctor's Office 11.7 15.1 13.6 15.2 12.0 16.8 11.3 14.6
Self-Help Group 53.5 54.2 34.8 35.2 46.7b 59.1 58.4 55.0
Prison/Jail 8.8 10.4 6.0 10.2 11.1 11.7 8.3 10.0
70501
Table 5.26A – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Past Year Dependence and/or Abuse Status: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Dependence and/or
Abuse Status
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
DEPENDENCE
               
None 1,200 1,283 1,639 1,618 855 828 2,275 2,334
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 256 357 249 308 218 277 322 403
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 972 1,173 1,204 1,145 666 739 1,655 1,697
Illicit Drugs 707a 998 500 618 451 570 845a 1,115
Alcohol 521 532 953 836 434 446 1,131 986
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
               
None 989 1,021 1,219 1,226 689 664 1,747 1,792
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 461 548 401 482 362 410 553 671
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 1,183 1,436 1,624 1,538 833 902 2,183 2,239
Illicit Drugs 851a 1,133 633 753 559 659 1,044a 1,310
Alcohol 793 851 1,392 1,266 636 653 1,692 1,600
70501
Table 5.26B – Received Substance Use Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Past Year Dependence and/or Abuse Status: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Dependence and/or
Abuse Status
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment refers to treatment received in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use. It includes treatment received at any location, such as a hospital, rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), mental health center, emergency room, private doctor's office, self-help group, or prison/jail.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
DEPENDENCE
               
None 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.4 0.4 1.0 1.0
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 18.8 26.9 18.2 23.2 16.0 20.8 23.6 30.4
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 8.6 9.8 10.6 9.6 5.9 6.2 14.6 14.2
Illicit Drugs 15.0a 20.6 10.6 12.8 9.6 11.8 17.9a 23.0
Alcohol 6.5 6.3 12.0 9.9 5.4 5.3 14.2 11.7
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
               
None 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.8 0.8
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 14.1 17.1 12.2 15.0 11.1 12.8 16.9 20.9
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 5.3 6.3 7.3 6.8 3.7 4.0 9.8 9.9
Illicit Drugs 12.4a 16.1 9.3 10.7 8.2 9.4 15.3a 18.7
Alcohol 4.3 4.5 7.5 6.7 3.4 3.5 9.1 8.5
70501
Table 5.27A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Age Category
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1,280 1,576 1,626 1,557 748 731 2,308 2,537
12 1 5 0 4 * 4 1 5
13 2 5 3 5 2 0 3 9
14 4 9 8 10 3 5 10 15
15 25 21 19 16 13 13 32 26
16 47 40 44 24 35a 14 56 51
17 62 56 44 41 30 25 78 74
18 77 56 29 52 20 32 89 77
19 32 39 35 32 11 21 60 53
20 35 41 33 51 19 23 51 71
21 32 43 41 44 13 22 62 76
22 37 42 41 32 22 20 59 62
23 51 29 37 24 21 16 68a 38
24 50 56 38 42 16 32 73 68
25 35 34 39 39 15 18 61 59
26-29 60b 223 82a 195 39 93 109b 344
30-34 153 194 192 210 95 117 271 296
35-39 145 70 209 106 112 33 265 145
40-44 221 274 252 251 160 107 313 419
45-49 167 142 218 134 114 65 291 267
50-54 38 56 114 49 4 14 159 104
55-59 5 88 93 140 2 46 109 182
60-64 * 41 * 5 * * 35 46
65 or Older * 11 53 49 * 9 53 51
70501
Table 5.27B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Age Category
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.0
12 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 * 0.1 0.0 0.1
13 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.2
14 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4
15 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.7 0.6
16 1.1 0.9 1.0 0.6 0.8a 0.3 1.3 1.2
17 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.7 0.6 1.9 1.8
18 1.7 1.2 0.6 1.1 0.4 0.7 1.9 1.7
19 0.7 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.3 0.5 1.4 1.3
20 0.9 1.0 0.8 1.3 0.5 0.6 1.2 1.8
21 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.3 0.5 1.5 1.8
22 0.9 1.1 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.5 1.5 1.6
23 1.3 0.7 1.0 0.6 0.6 0.4 1.7a 1.0
24 1.3 1.4 1.0 1.1 0.4 0.8 2.0 1.7
25 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 0.4 0.5 1.6 1.5
26-29 0.4b 1.4 0.5a 1.2 0.3 0.6 0.7b 2.1
30-34 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.1 0.5 0.6 1.4 1.6
35-39 0.7 0.3 1.0 0.5 0.6 0.2 1.3 0.7
40-44 0.9 1.2 1.1 1.1 0.7 0.5 1.3 1.9
45-49 0.8 0.6 1.0 0.6 0.5 0.3 1.3 1.2
50-54 0.2 0.3 0.6 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.8 0.5
55-59 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.8 0.0 0.3 0.6 1.0
60-64 * 0.3 * 0.0 * * 0.3 0.3
65 or Older * 0.0 0.2 0.1 * 0.0 0.2 0.1
70501
Table 5.28A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1,280 1,576 1,626 1,557 748 731 2,308 2,537
AGE
               
12-17 142 136 119 101 84 62 181 181
18-25 350 340 295 317 138 184 522 503
26 or Older 789a 1,100 1,213 1,139 527 484 1,605 1,853
GENDER
               
Male 748 979 1,047 1,023 412 460 1,519 1,625
Female 532 597 579 534 337 271 789 913
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,098 1,272 1,374 1,227 641 566 1,934 2,026
White 722 919 969 961 387 408 1,372 1,540
Black or African American 343 299 368 208 237 124 507 395
American Indian or Alaska Native 11 14 21 18 8 6 24 28
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1 3 0 7 * 3 2 7
Asian 2 16 4 12 1 11 5 28
Two or More Races 19 21 12 22 7 15 25 28
Hispanic or Latino 182 304 252 330 107 165 373 511
70501
Table 5.28B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.0
AGE
               
12-17 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.7 0.7
18-25 1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 0.4 0.6 1.6 1.5
26 or Older 0.4 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.0
GENDER
               
Male 0.6 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.3 0.4 1.3 1.4
Female 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.6 0.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.0
White 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.8 0.9
Black or African American 1.2 1.0 1.3 0.7 0.8 0.4 1.8 1.4
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9 1.2 1.7 1.4 0.6 0.4 1.9 2.3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.8 * 0.3 0.3 0.8
Asian 0.0 0.2 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.3
Two or More Races 0.7 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.3 0.6 1.0 1.1
Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.9 0.8 1.0 0.3 0.5 1.2 1.5
70501
Table 5.29A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
142 136 119 101 84 62 181 181
GENDER
               
Male 77 62 50 56 39 30 92 90
Female 64 74 69 45 45 32 89 91
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 122 119 101 83 70 51 158 156
White 104 100 83 65 57 43 135 126
Black or African American 15 3 14 5 11 * 18 9
American Indian or Alaska Native 1 3 2 * 1 2 2 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 10 * * * * * 10
Two or More Races 2 3 1 2 1 2 2 3
Hispanic or Latino 20 18 17 18 14 11 23 25
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
               
Male, White, Not Hispanic 58 47 33 36 28 19 66 64
Female, White, Not Hispanic 47 53 50a 29 29 24 69 62
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 7 2 7 5 4 * 10 7
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 8 2 7 0 7 * 8 2
Male, Hispanic 13 4 9 4 7 3 15 5
Female, Hispanic 7 13 8 14 7 8 8 20
70501
Table 5.29B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 to 17, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.6 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.7 0.7
GENDER
               
Male 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.7 0.7
Female 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.7 0.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.8 0.7
White 0.7 0.7 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.9 0.8
Black or African American 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.1 0.3 * 0.5 0.2
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5 2.0 1.3 * 0.4 1.3 1.4 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 1.0 * * * * * 1.0
Two or More Races 0.5 0.7 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.4 0.6 0.7
Hispanic or Latino 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.5 0.5
GENDER/RACE/HISPANIC ORIGIN
               
Male, White, Not Hispanic 0.7 0.6 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.8 0.8
Female, White, Not Hispanic 0.6 0.7 0.7a 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.9 0.8
Male, Black, Not Hispanic 0.3 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.2 * 0.5 0.4
Female, Black, Not Hispanic 0.4 0.1 0.4 0.0 0.4 * 0.4 0.1
Male, Hispanic 0.6 0.2 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.7a 0.2
Female, Hispanic 0.3 0.6 0.4 0.7 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.9
70501
Table 5.30A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
350 340 295 317 138 184 522 503
GENDER
               
Male 212 191 199 195 87 98 337 302
Female 138 148 96 122 51 86 185 201
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 315 300 259 287 119 170 471 445
White 268 237 225 228 104 131 401 354
Black or African American 34 45 26 45 10a 30 51 61
American Indian or Alaska Native 4 * 2 2 2 0 5 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1 * 0 * * * 1 *
Asian 2 * 4 7 1 * 5 14
Two or More Races 6 5 2 5 1 3 8 8
Hispanic or Latino 35 40 35 29 19 14 51 59
EDUCATION
               
< High School 126 135 104 105 52 72 183 174
High School Graduate 152 121 109 108 51 66 219 169
Some College 70 82 67 99 33 47 105 154
College Graduate 2 2 15 4 2 * 15 6
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 133 153 123 151 52 83 210 241
Part-Time 73a 40 72 50 35 23 112a 71
Unemployed 71 69 56 59 26 44 104 85
Other3 73 79 44 56 25 35 95 105
70501
Table 5.30B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 to 25, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1.1 1.0 0.9 1.0 0.4 0.6 1.6 1.5
GENDER
               
Male 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.2 0.5 0.6 2.1 1.8
Female 0.9 0.9 0.6 0.8 0.3 0.5 1.1 1.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.1 0.4 0.6 1.8 1.7
White 1.3 1.2 1.1 1.1 0.5 0.6 2.0 1.8
Black or African American 0.8 1.0 0.6 1.0 0.2a 0.7 1.2 1.4
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9 * 1.0 1.2 0.8 0.1 2.2 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.7 * 0.1 * * * 0.8 *
Asian 0.1 * 0.3 0.5 0.1 * 0.3 0.9
Two or More Races 1.9 1.5 0.6 1.5 0.4 0.7 2.3 2.2
Hispanic or Latino 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.9 1.0
EDUCATION
               
< High School 1.9 2.1 1.6 1.6 0.8 1.1 2.7 2.7
High School Graduate 1.4 1.1 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.6 2.0 1.5
Some College 0.7 0.8 0.6 0.9 0.3 0.4 1.0 1.4
College Graduate 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.1 0.0 * 0.4 0.1
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 0.9 1.0 0.8 1.0 0.3 0.5 1.4 1.5
Part-Time 0.9a 0.5 0.9 0.6 0.4 0.3 1.4a 0.9
Unemployed 2.8 2.8 2.2 2.4 1.0 1.8 4.0 3.4
Other3 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.9 0.4 0.6 1.5 1.7
70501
Table 5.31A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
789a 1,100 1,213 1,139 527 484 1,605 1,853
GENDER
               
Male 459a 726 799 772 286 332 1,090 1,232
Female 329 375 415 368 240 152 515 621
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 661 853 1,014 857 453 345 1,306 1,426
White 350a 582 661 668 226 234 835 1,060
Black or African American 294 250 328a 158 216 94 437 326
American Indian or Alaska Native 6 5 17 9 6 4 17 11
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * * * * * * * 5
Two or More Races 11 13 9 15 5 10 15 17
Hispanic or Latino 128 247 199 283 74 139 300 428
EDUCATION
               
< High School 248 420 321 347 168 180 439 645
High School Graduate 280 330 407 393 180 169 529 576
Some College 196 289 285 246 148 84 390 454
College Graduate 64 61 200 153 30 51 247 179
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 364 460 500 570 246 253 647 791
Part-Time 108 105 118 111 66 12 159 223
Unemployed 73 87 108 93 44 15 172 165
Other3 244a 448 487 364 171 205 627 674
70501
Table 5.31B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 26 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.4 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.0
GENDER
               
Male 0.5 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.3 0.4 1.2 1.4
Female 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.6
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.8 0.9
White 0.3a 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.8
Black or African American 1.4 1.2 1.6a 0.8 1.1 0.5 2.2 1.6
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7 0.6 1.9 1.0 0.7 0.4 1.9 1.2
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * * * * * * * 0.1
Two or More Races 0.6 0.7 0.5 0.8 0.2 0.6 0.8 0.9
Hispanic or Latino 0.6 1.1 0.9 1.2 0.3 0.6 1.4 1.9
EDUCATION
               
< High School 0.9 1.4 1.1 1.2 0.6 0.6 1.5 2.1
High School Graduate 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.0
Some College 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.9 1.0
College Graduate 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.3
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.6 0.7
Part-Time 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.8 1.1
Unemployed 1.4 1.9 2.2 2.0 0.9 0.3 3.4 3.6
Other3 0.4a 0.8 0.9 0.6 0.3 0.4 1.1 1.2
70501
Table 5.32A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1,139 1,440 1,508 1,456 665 669 2,127 2,356
GENDER
               
Male 671 917 997 966 373 430 1,427 1,534
Female 468 523 510 490 292 239 700 822
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 976 1,153 1,273 1,144 571 515 1,777 1,870
White 617 819 886 896 330 365 1,237 1,414
Black or African American 329 296 353 202 226 124 489 387
American Indian or Alaska Native 10 11 19 11 7 4 21 19
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 1 3 0 7 * 3 2 7
Asian 2 7 4 7 1 7 5 19
Two or More Races 17 18 11 20 6 13 23 25
Hispanic or Latino 163 287 235 312 93 154 350 486
EDUCATION
               
< High School 374 555 425 453 220 252 622 819
High School Graduate 433 451 516 501 232 235 748 745
Some College 266 371 351 345 181 131 495 608
College Graduate 66 63 215 157 32 51 262 184
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 497 613 623 722 298 336 858 1,032
Part-Time 180 145 190 162 101a 34 272 294
Unemployed 144 156 164 152 70 59 276 251
Other3 317a 526 531 420 196 240 722 780
70501
Table 5.32B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
3The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.5 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.1
GENDER
               
Male 0.6 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.4 0.4 1.4 1.4
Female 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.6 0.7
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.0
White 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.2 0.2 0.8 0.9
Black or African American 1.3 1.2 1.4 0.8 0.9 0.5 2.0 1.5
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9 1.0 1.7 1.0 0.7 0.3 1.9 1.8
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.9 * 0.3 0.4 0.9
Asian 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.2
Two or More Races 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.9 0.3 0.6 1.0 1.1
Hispanic or Latino 0.6 1.0 0.8 1.1 0.3 0.5 1.3 1.7
EDUCATION
               
< High School 1.0 1.5 1.2 1.2 0.6 0.7 1.7 2.2
High School Graduate 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.3 0.3 1.1 1.1
Some College 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.9 1.1
College Graduate 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.3
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.2 0.3 0.7 0.8
Part-Time 0.6 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.4a 0.1 1.0 1.0
Unemployed 1.9 2.2 2.2 2.2 0.9 0.8 3.6 3.6
Other3 0.5a 0.8 0.9 0.7 0.3 0.4 1.2 1.2
70501
Table 5.33A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
1,280 1,576 1,626 1,557 748 731 2,308 2,537
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
               
Northeast 320 364 394 301 225 160 513 561
New England 42 40 74 81 28 22 89 102
Middle Atlantic 278 324 321 220 197 138 424 459
Midwest 276 323 397 459 161 174 539 628
East North Central 170 228 234 340 100 128 308a 458
West North Central 106 95 163 119 61 46 231 170
South 424 511 489 388 236 202 701 728
South Atlantic 285 276 304 181 163 75 440 393
East South Central 57 121 70 110 30 57 101 175
West South Central 82 114 115 96 43 71 159 159
West 261 377 345 409 127 195 555 621
Mountain 132 106 171a 81 59 41 246 155
Pacific 130 271 175 328 68 154 309 466
COUNTY TYPE
               
Large Metro 714 870 881 790 421 378 1,273 1,381
Small Metro 352 437 474 465 201 231 647 697
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 280 291 325 272 148 145 473 438
< 250K Pop. 72a 146 149 193 53 86 174 259
Nonmetro 215 270 271 302 126 122 388 458
Urbanized 105 102 99 144 71 55 138 196
Less Urbanized 93 149 158 142 48 65 217 231
Completely Rural 16 18 14 16 7 2 33 32
70501
Table 5.33B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs1
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol1
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1,2
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.0
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
               
Northeast 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.3 1.1 1.2
New England 0.4 0.3 0.6 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.7 0.8
Middle Atlantic 0.8 1.0 1.0 0.6 0.6 0.4 1.3 1.4
Midwest 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.1
East North Central 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.3 0.3 0.8a 1.2
West North Central 0.6 0.6 1.0 0.7 0.4 0.3 1.4 1.0
South 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.8 0.8
South Atlantic 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.4 0.4 0.2 1.0 0.8
East South Central 0.4 0.8 0.5 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.2
West South Central 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.6 0.6
West 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.2 0.3 1.0 1.1
Mountain 0.8 0.6 1.0a 0.5 0.4 0.2 1.5 0.9
Pacific 0.3 0.7 0.4 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.8 1.2
COUNTY TYPE
               
Large Metro 0.5 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.0
Small Metro 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.3 0.3 0.9 1.0
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.3 0.3 1.0 0.9
< 250K Pop. 0.3a 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.1
Nonmetro 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.3 0.3 1.0 1.1
Urbanized 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.5 0.3 0.9 1.2
Less Urbanized 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.2 0.3 1.1 1.1
Completely Rural 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.7 0.7
70501
Table 5.34A – Substances for Which Last or Current Treatment Was Received among Persons Who Received Their Last or Current Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Substance for Which Last or Current
Treatment Was Received1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding specific substances for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Marijuana 556 668 87 * 169 201 300 387
Cocaine 438 650 19 * 68a 117 351 506
Heroin 190 377 3 3 57 42 * 332
Hallucinogens 215 286 18 * 48 * 148 182
Inhalants 85 126 10 * 23 38 52 77
Pain Relievers 259 347 29 * 79 99 151 213
Tranquilizers 140 228 17 * 40 * 83 138
Stimulants 170 277 10 * 41 * 120 172
Sedatives 60 101 5 6 17 13 38 82
Alcohol 1,211 1,234 76 * 205 227 931 934
70501
Table 5.34B – Substances for Which Last or Current Treatment Was Received among Persons Who Received Their Last or Current Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Substance for Which Last or Current
Treatment Was Received1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding specific substances for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple substances for which they received their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Marijuana 33.2 34.8 69.4 * 46.5 56.8 25.3 26.9
Cocaine 26.2 33.8 15.3 * 18.8b 33.0 29.6 35.2
Heroin 11.3 19.6 2.7 2.4 15.7 11.8 * 23.1
Hallucinogens 12.8 14.9 14.6 * 13.2 * 12.5 12.6
Inhalants 5.1 6.5 7.7 * 6.4 10.9 4.4 5.4
Pain Relievers 15.5 18.1 22.9 * 21.8 28.1 12.7 14.8
Tranquilizers 8.3 11.9 13.4 * 11.1 * 7.0 9.6
Stimulants 10.2 14.5 7.9 * 11.3 * 10.1 11.9
Sedatives 3.6 5.2 3.8 5.0 4.7 3.6 3.2 5.7
Alcohol 72.3 64.3 60.9 * 56.2 64.4 78.4a 65.0
70501
Table 5.35A – Source of Payment for Last or Current Illicit Drug Treatment among Persons Who Received Their Last or Current Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Source of Payment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug use.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding the sources of payment for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Private Health Insurance 231 326 * * 106 * * *
Medicare 229 181 * * 65 39 * 110
Medicaid 218 267 * * 64 41 * *
Public Assistance Other Than Medicaid 262 244 * * 63 45 * *
Own Savings or Earnings 323 427 * * 103 106 * *
Family Members 226 191 * * 95 74 * 63
Courts 78a 174 * * 20 31 * 131
CHAMPUS, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, the VA or Some Other Military Health Care * * * * 7 * * *
Employer 43 34 * * 5 5 * 28
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Table 5.35B – Source of Payment for Last or Current Illicit Drug Treatment among Persons Who Received Their Last or Current Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Source of Payment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug use.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding the sources of payment for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Private Health Insurance 26.7 26.6 * * 40.4 * * *
Medicare 26.4a 14.8 * * 24.9 16.3 * 12.2
Medicaid 25.1 21.8 * * 24.3 17.3 * *
Public Assistance Other Than Medicaid 30.2 19.9 * * 24.2 19.1 * *
Own Savings or Earnings 37.3 34.8 * * 39.1 44.9 * *
Family Members 26.1a 15.6 * * 36.3 31.3 * 7.0
Courts 9.0 14.2 * * 7.7 13.1 * 14.5
CHAMPUS, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, the VA or Some Other Military Health Care * * * * 2.8 * * *
Employer 5.0 2.8 * * 2.0 2.1 * 3.1
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Table 5.36A – Source of Payment for Last or Current Alcohol Treatment among Persons Who Received Their Last or Current Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Source of Payment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with alcohol use.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding the sources of payment for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Private Health Insurance 364 466 * * 77 * 245 337
Medicare 251 243 * * 39 41 186 *
Medicaid 300 280 * * 44 40 * *
Public Assistance Other Than Medicaid 342 216 * * 40 * * 149
Own Savings or Earnings 481 461 * * 79 90 * 352
Family Members 251 199 * * 53 48 * 120
Courts 75 129 * * 25 25 36 95
CHAMPUS, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, the VA or Some Other Military Health Care * 40 * * * * * 24
Employer 62 47 * * 6 3 54 41
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Table 5.36B – Source of Payment for Last or Current Alcohol Treatment among Persons Who Received Their Last or Current Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Source of Payment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with alcohol use.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding the sources of payment for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Private Health Insurance 31.4 42.3 * * 41.8 * 27.3 41.1
Medicare 21.7 22.1 * * 21.0 19.7 20.7 *
Medicaid 25.9 25.4 * * 23.6 19.1 * *
Public Assistance Other Than Medicaid 29.5 19.6 * * 21.8 * * 18.2
Own Savings or Earnings 41.5 41.9 * * 42.9 43.4 * 42.9
Family Members 21.7 18.0 * * 28.7 23.0 * 14.7
Courts 6.4 11.7 * * 13.6 12.2 4.0a 11.6
CHAMPUS, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, the VA or Some Other Military Health Care * 3.6 * * * * * 3.0
Employer 5.4 4.2 * * 3.4 1.5 6.0 5.0
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Table 5.37A – Source of Payment for Last or Current Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment among Persons Who Received Their Last or Current Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Source of Payment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding the sources of payment for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Private Health Insurance 534 718 73 * 156 165 306 472
Medicare 348 400 43 * 87 65 218 288
Medicaid 407 517 41 * 89 71 277 405
Public Assistance Other Than Medicaid 468 411 17 * 94 72 356 294
Own Savings or Earnings 759 808 26 * 166 168 567 609
Family Members 392 313 63 * 120 94 208 147
Courts 105b 250 23 * 39 43 42b 189
CHAMPUS, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, the VA or Some Other Military Health Care 112 112 3 * 13 17 * *
Employer 116 79 7 * 9 9 100 64
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Table 5.37B – Source of Payment for Last or Current Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment among Persons Who Received Their Last or Current Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Source of Payment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
NOTE: If respondents reported that they were currently receiving treatment, they were asked questions regarding the sources of payment for their current treatment; otherwise, questions pertained to the last treatment they received.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple sources of payment for their last or current treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Private Health Insurance 31.9 37.4 58.0 * 42.8 46.7 25.8 32.8
Medicare 20.8 20.9 34.4 * 23.9 18.3 18.3 20.0
Medicaid 24.3 26.9 32.7 * 24.5 20.2 23.4 28.2
Public Assistance Other Than Medicaid 27.9 21.4 13.3 * 26.0 20.3 30.1 20.4
Own Savings or Earnings 45.3 42.1 21.1 * 45.6 47.7 47.8 42.3
Family Members 23.4 16.3 50.5 * 33.1 26.7 17.6 10.2
Courts 6.3b 13.1 18.7 * 10.7 12.2 3.6b 13.2
CHAMPUS, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, the VA or Some Other Military Health Care 6.7 5.9 2.2 * 3.5 4.7 * *
Employer 6.9 4.1 5.3 * 2.5 2.5 8.4 4.4
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Table 5.38A – Locations Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 419 514 54 * 103 99 263 367
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 569 636 55 * 123 154 * 436
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 882 1,045 90 * 241 254 * 713
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 576 681 53 * 145 133 * 475
Emergency Room 161 207 24 * 31 51 * 119
Private Doctor's Office 125a 247 16 * 35a 72 75 153
Self-Help Group 803 902 56 * 199 223 548 *
Prison/Jail 149a 293 14 * 42 52 93 215
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Table 5.38B – Locations Received Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 32.7 32.6 37.7 * 29.4 29.3 33.3 33.4
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 44.4 40.4 38.5 * 35.1 45.5 * 39.6
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 68.9 66.3 63.2 * 68.7 74.9 * 64.8
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 45.0 43.2 37.7 * 41.4 39.1 * 43.2
Emergency Room 12.6 13.1 17.1 * 8.9 15.0 * 10.8
Private Doctor's Office 9.8 15.6 11.0 * 9.9b 21.3 9.5 13.9
Self-Help Group 62.7 57.2 39.8 * 56.7 65.8 69.5 *
Prison/Jail 11.6 18.6 10.0 * 12.0 15.2 11.8 19.5
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Table 5.39A – Locations Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 602 476 55 * 80 107 468 327
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 822 629 43 * 90 128 689 464
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,164 957 64 * 207 217 893 676
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 827 692 55 * 132 143 640 501
Emergency Room 257 175 18 * 32 42 206 106
Private Doctor's Office 185 271 12 * 38 52 134 201
Self-Help Group 966 951 42 * 163 196 760 710
Prison/Jail 157 201 14 * 47 55 97 129
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Table 5.39B – Locations Received Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 37.0 30.6 46.0 * 27.0 33.8 38.5 28.7
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 50.6 40.4 36.1 * 30.7 40.5 56.8a 40.7
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 71.6 61.4 54.1 * 70.3 68.7 73.6a 59.3
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 50.9 44.4 46.6 * 44.8 45.3 52.8 44.0
Emergency Room 15.8 11.2 15.5 * 11.0 13.4 17.0 9.3
Private Doctor's Office 11.3 17.4 10.4 * 12.9 16.4 11.1 17.7
Self-Help Group 59.4 61.1 35.6 * 55.4 61.8 62.7 62.3
Prison/Jail 9.7 12.9 11.7 * 15.9 17.4 8.0 11.3
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Table 5.40A – Locations Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 773 816 73 65 149 156 550 595
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 1,109 934 71 54 174 192 864 688
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 1,546 1,621 115 106 359 353 1,072 1,161
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 1,046 1,104 73 97 224 215 748 792
Emergency Room 361 369 41 * 65 84 255 235
Private Doctor's Office 254a 422 26 33 63a 105 165 284
Self-Help Group 1,376 1,462 74 85 285 334 1,017 1,043
Prison/Jail 229 377 18 * 82 79 129 269
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Table 5.40B – Locations Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Who Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year, by Age Group: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Location of Treatment1
Total
AGE GROUP
12-17
18-25
26 or Older
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Received Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple locations of treatment; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
Hospital as an Inpatient 33.5 32.2 40.4 36.1 28.6 31.0 34.3 32.1
Rehabilitation Facility - Inpatient 48.0a 36.8 39.0 29.6 33.3 38.1 53.8b 37.1
Rehabilitation Facility - Outpatient 67.0 63.9 63.8 58.8 68.8 70.2 66.8 62.6
Mental Health Center - Outpatient 45.3 43.5 40.6 53.9 43.0 42.7 46.6 42.7
Emergency Room 15.7 14.5 22.7 * 12.5 16.7 15.9 12.7
Private Doctor's Office 11.0a 16.6 14.2 18.2 12.0a 20.8 10.3 15.3
Self-Help Group 59.6 57.6 40.7 46.8 54.7a 66.4 63.3 56.3
Prison/Jail 9.9 14.9 9.7 * 15.8 15.8 8.1 14.5
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Table 5.41A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Past Year Dependence and/or Abuse Status: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Dependence and/or
Abuse Status
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
DEPENDENCE
               
None 680 701 824 795 372 328 1,240 1,267
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 190 242 191 223 147 168 245 311
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 601a 875 802 761 377 403 1,068 1,270
Illicit Drugs 479b 748 336 382 277 284 549b 880
Alcohol 312 369 657 602 246 287 764 702
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
               
None 558 553 585 586 294 255 954 978
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 305 383 281 322 223 250 388 480
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 722a 1,023 1,041 971 454 476 1,354 1,559
Illicit Drugs 564b 839 416 457 325 338 680b 996
Alcohol 464 567 907 836 352 388 1,062 1,043
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Table 5.41B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Past Year Dependence and/or Abuse Status: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Dependence and/or
Abuse Status
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol1
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
DEPENDENCE
               
None 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.5
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 13.9 18.2 14.0 16.8 10.7 12.7 17.9 23.4
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 5.3a 7.3 7.1 6.4 3.3 3.4 9.4 10.7
Illicit Drugs 10.2b 15.5 7.1 7.9 5.9 5.9 11.6b 18.2
Alcohol 3.9 4.4 8.2 7.2 3.1 3.4 9.6 8.3
DEPENDENCE OR ABUSE
               
None 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.4
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol 9.3 12.0 8.6 10.0 6.8 7.8 11.8 15.0
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol 3.3a 4.5 4.7 4.3 2.0 2.1 6.1 6.9
Illicit Drugs 8.2b 12.0 6.1 6.5 4.8 4.8 9.9b 14.2
Alcohol 2.5 3.0 4.9 4.4 1.9 2.1 5.7 5.5
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Table 5.42A – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Past Year Dependence or Abuse of Specific Substances: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Past Year Dependence or Abuse1
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs2
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol2
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol2,3
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
2 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
3 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
4 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
ILLICIT DRUGS2
564b 839 416 457 325 338 680b 996
Marijuana and Hashish 274 326 195 251 158 178 319 426
Cocaine 248a 424 210 210 171 156 304a 485
Heroin * * * * * * * *
Hallucinogens 42 * 31 27 21 26 53 *
Inhalants 19 11 * * 9 * * 11
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics4 196 295 165 209 111 140 252 372
Pain Relievers 147 238 123 178 90 123 183a 301
Tranquilizers 50 82 * * 26 * 75 *
Stimulants 62 101 44 * 33 44 72 *
Sedatives * * * * * * * *
ALCOHOL
464 567 907 836 352 388 1,062 1,043
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL2
305 383 281 322 223 250 388 480
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL2
722a 1,023 1,041 971 454 476 1,354 1,559
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Table 5.42B – Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Past Year Dependence or Abuse of Specific Substances: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Past Year Dependence or Abuse1
SUBSTANCE FOR WHICH TREATMENT AT A SPECIALTY FACILITY WAS RECEIVED IN PAST YEAR
Illicit Drugs2
Alcohol
Both Illicit Drugs and Alcohol2
Illicit Drugs or Alcohol2,3
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Received Substance Use Treatment at a Specialty Facility refers to treatment received at a hospital (inpatient), rehabilitation facility (inpatient or outpatient), or mental health center in order to reduce or stop illicit drug or alcohol use, or for medical problems associated with illicit drug or alcohol use.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Dependence or abuse is based on definitions found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
2 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
3 Estimates include persons who received treatment specifically for illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as persons who received treatment but did not specify for what substance(s).
4 Nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics includes the nonmedical use of pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, or sedatives and does not include over-the-counter drugs.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
ILLICIT DRUGS2
8.2b 12.0 6.1 6.5 4.8 4.8 9.9b 14.2
Marijuana and Hashish 6.7 7.8 4.8 6.0 3.9 4.3 7.8 10.2
Cocaine 16.0a 25.4 13.5 12.6 11.1 9.3 19.6a 29.0
Heroin * * * * * * * *
Hallucinogens 11.4 * 8.2 7.0 5.5 6.8 14.3 *
Inhalants 8.6 6.1 * * 4.0 * * 6.1
Nonmedical Use of Psychotherapeutics4 10.0 14.5 8.4 10.2 5.7 6.9 12.9 18.3
Pain Relievers 9.5 14.6 8.0 10.9 5.8 7.5 11.8a 18.4
Tranquilizers 11.8 20.3 * * 6.3 * 17.9 *
Stimulants 15.2 26.0 10.8 * 8.2 11.2 17.7 *
Sedatives * * * * * * * *
ALCOHOL
2.5 3.0 4.9 4.4 1.9 2.1 5.7 5.5
BOTH ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL2
9.3 12.0 8.6 10.0 6.8 7.8 11.8 15.0
ILLICIT DRUGS OR ALCOHOL2
3.3a 4.5 4.7 4.3 2.0 2.1 6.1 6.9
70501
Table 5.43A – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Age Category
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
7,550 7,756 1,280 1,576 6,269 6,180 17.0 20.3
12 25 35 1 5 24 30 * *
13 68 71 2 5 65 66 * *
14 135 159 4 9 131 150 3.0 5.7
15 242 229 25 21 217 208 10.4 9.3
16 358 349 47 40 310 309 13.2 11.4
17 426 372 62 56 364 316 14.5 15.1
18 493 533 77 56 416 477 15.7 10.5
19 437 382 32 39 405 343 7.4 10.3
20 400 413 35 41 364 373 8.9 9.8
21 340 354 32 43 309 311 9.3 *
22 362a 261 37 42 325b 219 10.2 16.1
23 335 297 51 29 283 268 15.4 9.7
24 229 262 50 56 180 206 21.7 21.4
25 258 219 35 34 223 185 13.6 15.6
26-29 661 863 60b 223 601 640 9.1b 25.9
30-34 610 671 153 194 457 477 * 28.9
35-39 573 393 145 70 428 323 * *
40-44 622 861 221 274 400 587 * 31.8
45-49 491 441 167 142 324 299 * *
50-54 340 249 38 56 302 193 * *
55-59 112 210 5 88 107 122 * *
60-64 24 101 * 41 24 60 * *
65 or Older 10 30 * 11 10 19 * *
70501
Table 5.43B – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem in the Past Year, by Detailed Age Category: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Age Category
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
3.1 3.2 0.5 0.6 2.6 2.5 17.0 20.3
12 0.6 0.9 0.0 0.1 0.6 0.8 * *
13 1.6 1.7 0.1 0.1 1.5 1.6 * *
14 3.1 3.7 0.1 0.2 3.0 3.5 3.0 5.7
15 5.6 5.1 0.6 0.5 5.0 4.6 10.4 9.3
16 8.3 8.1 1.1 0.9 7.2 7.1 13.2 11.4
17 10.4 8.9 1.5 1.3 8.8 7.5 14.5 15.1
18 10.8 11.6 1.7 1.2 9.1 10.4 15.7 10.5
19 10.2 9.2 0.7 0.9 9.4 8.2 7.4 10.3
20 9.7 10.3 0.9 1.0 8.9 9.3 8.9 9.8
21 8.5 8.2 0.8 1.0 7.7 7.2 9.3 *
22 8.9a 6.6 0.9 1.1 8.0b 5.5 10.2 16.1
23 8.6 7.5 1.3 0.7 7.3 6.8 15.4 9.7
24 6.2 6.7 1.3 1.4 4.8 5.3 21.7 21.4
25 6.7 5.7 0.9 0.9 5.8 4.8 13.6 15.6
26-29 4.3 5.2 0.4b 1.4 3.9 3.9 9.1b 25.9
30-34 3.2 3.6 0.8 1.0 2.4 2.6 * 28.9
35-39 2.9a 1.9 0.7 0.3 2.1 1.5 * *
40-44 2.7a 3.8 0.9 1.2 1.7a 2.6 * 31.8
45-49 2.2 2.0 0.8 0.6 1.5 1.4 * *
50-54 1.7 1.2 0.2 0.3 1.5 0.9 * *
55-59 0.7 1.2 0.0 0.5 0.6 0.7 * *
60-64 0.2 0.8 * 0.3 0.2 0.4 * *
65 or Older 0.0 0.1 * 0.0 0.0 0.1 * *
70501
Table 5.44A – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG PROBLEM
IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
7,550 7,756 1,280 1,576 6,269 6,180 17.0 20.3
AGE
               
12-17 1,254 1,215 142 136 1,112 1,079 11.3 11.2
18-25 2,854 2,721 350 340 2,504 2,382 12.3 12.5
26 or Older 3,442 3,820 789a 1,100 2,653 2,720 22.9 28.8
GENDER
               
Male 4,626 4,947 748 979 3,877 3,968 16.2 19.8
Female 2,924 2,809 532 597 2,392 2,212 18.2 21.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,611 6,489 1,098 1,272 5,513 5,217 16.6 19.6
White 4,853 4,795 722 919 4,131 3,876 14.9a 19.2
Black or African American 1,372 1,308 343 299 1,028 1,009 25.0 22.9
American Indian or Alaska Native 98 84 11 14 87 70 * *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 21 23 1 3 20 20 * *
Asian 121 155 2 16 119 139 * *
Two or More Races 146 124 19 21 127 103 * *
Hispanic or Latino 939a 1,268 182 304 757 963 19.4 24.0
70501
Table 5.44B – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG PROBLEM
IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
3.1 3.2 0.5 0.6 2.6 2.5 17.0 20.3
AGE
               
12-17 4.9 4.8 0.6 0.5 4.4 4.2 11.3 11.2
18-25 8.8 8.3 1.1 1.0 7.7 7.3 12.3 12.5
26 or Older 1.9 2.0 0.4 0.6 1.4 1.4 22.9 28.8
GENDER
               
Male 3.9 4.1 0.6 0.8 3.3 3.3 16.2 19.8
Female 2.3 2.2 0.4 0.5 1.9 1.7 18.2 21.3
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 3.1 3.1 0.5 0.6 2.6 2.5 16.6 19.6
White 2.9 2.8 0.4 0.5 2.5 2.3 14.9a 19.2
Black or African American 4.8 4.5 1.2 1.0 3.6 3.5 25.0 22.9
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.8 6.8 0.9 1.2 6.9 5.7 * *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 3.0 2.4 0.1 0.3 2.8 2.1 * *
Asian 1.2 1.5 0.0 0.2 1.2 1.3 * *
Two or More Races 5.6 4.7 0.7 0.8 4.9 3.9 * *
Hispanic or Latino 2.9a 3.8 0.6 0.9 2.4 2.9 19.4 24.0
70501
Table 5.45A – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG PROBLEM
IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
6,296 6,542 1,139 1,440 5,158 5,102 18.1 22.0
GENDER
               
Male 3,969 4,319 671 917 3,298 3,402 16.9 21.2
Female 2,327 2,222 468 523 1,860 1,699 20.1 23.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,567 5,494 976 1,153 4,591 4,341 17.5 21.0
White 4,018 4,041 617 819 3,401 3,222 15.4a 20.3
Black or African American 1,216 1,138 329 296 887 842 27.0 26.0
American Indian or Alaska Native 85 73 10 11 75 62 * *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 18 21 1 3 17 18 * *
Asian 114 121 2 7 112 115 * *
Two or More Races 117 99 17 18 100 82 * *
Hispanic or Latino 729a 1,048 163 287 566 761 * *
EDUCATION
               
< High School 1,688 1,753 374 555 1,314 1,198 22.2a 31.7
High School Graduate 2,249 2,063 433 451 1,816 1,612 19.2 21.9
Some College 1,610a 2,000 266 371 1,343a 1,629 16.5 18.6
College Graduate 750 725 66 63 684 663 8.8 *
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 3,237 3,189 497 613 2,740 2,576 15.4 19.2
Part-Time 1,112 1,021 180 145 931 876 16.2 14.2
Unemployed 676 752 144 156 532 596 21.3 20.7
Other1 1,272a 1,580 317a 526 955 1,054 24.9 33.3
70501
Table 5.45B – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG PROBLEM
IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
2.9 3.0 0.5 0.7 2.4 2.3 18.1 22.0
GENDER
               
Male 3.8 4.1 0.6 0.9 3.1 3.2 16.9 21.2
Female 2.1 1.9 0.4 0.5 1.6 1.5 20.1 23.5
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 2.9 2.9 0.5 0.6 2.4 2.3 17.5 21.0
White 2.6 2.6 0.4 0.5 2.2 2.1 15.4a 20.3
Black or African American 4.9 4.5 1.3 1.2 3.6 3.3 27.0 26.0
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.7 6.7 0.9 1.0 6.8 5.6 * *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.8 2.5 0.1 0.3 2.7 2.2 * *
Asian 1.3 1.3 0.0 0.1 1.2 1.2 * *
Two or More Races 5.3 4.5 0.8 0.8 4.5 3.7 * *
Hispanic or Latino 2.6a 3.6 0.6 1.0 2.0 2.6 * *
EDUCATION
               
< High School 4.7 4.8 1.0 1.5 3.7 3.3 22.2a 31.7
High School Graduate 3.3 3.0 0.6 0.7 2.7 2.3 19.2 21.9
Some College 2.9a 3.6 0.5 0.7 2.4a 2.9 16.5 18.6
College Graduate 1.3 1.2 0.1 0.1 1.2 1.1 8.8 *
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 2.7 2.6 0.4 0.5 2.3 2.1 15.4 19.2
Part-Time 3.9 3.5 0.6 0.5 3.3 3.0 16.2 14.2
Unemployed 8.9 10.7 1.9 2.2 7.0 8.4 21.3 20.7
Other1 2.1 2.5 0.5a 0.8 1.6 1.7 24.9 33.3
70501
Table 5.46A – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
7,550 7,756 1,280 1,576 6,269 6,180 17.0 20.3
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
               
Northeast 1,470 1,416 320 364 1,151 1,052 21.7 25.7
New England 462a 318 42 40 419a 278 9.1 12.6
Middle Atlantic 1,009 1,098 278 324 731 773 27.5 29.5
Midwest 1,545 1,659 276 323 1,270 1,336 17.8 19.5
East North Central 1,095 1,230 170 228 925 1,002 15.5 18.5
West North Central 450 429 106 95 344 334 * 22.1
South 2,662 2,771 424 511 2,238 2,259 15.9 18.5
South Atlantic 1,484 1,453 285 276 1,199 1,177 19.2 19.0
East South Central 403 472 57 121 346 350 14.0 *
West South Central 775 846 82 114 692 732 10.6 13.5
West 1,872 1,910 261 377 1,611 1,533 14.0 19.7
Mountain 643 510 132 106 512 405 20.4 20.7
Pacific 1,229 1,400 130 271 1,099 1,129 10.6 19.4
COUNTY TYPE
               
Large Metro 4,081 4,300 714 870 3,366 3,430 17.5 20.2
Small Metro 2,400 2,336 352 437 2,049 1,900 14.6 18.7
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 1,719 1,636 280 291 1,439 1,345 16.3 17.8
< 250K Pop. 682 700 72a 146 610 555 10.6a 20.8
Nonmetro 1,069 1,120 215 270 854 850 20.1 24.1
Urbanized 496 429 105 102 391 327 21.2 23.9
Less Urbanized 466 580 93 149 373 431 20.0 25.8
Completely Rural 107 111 16 18 91 93 * *
70501
Table 5.46B – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Geographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Geographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
3.1 3.2 0.5 0.6 2.6 2.5 17.0 20.3
GEOGRAPHIC DIVISION
               
Northeast 3.2 3.1 0.7 0.8 2.5 2.3 21.7 25.7
New England 3.9a 2.6 0.4 0.3 3.5a 2.3 9.1 12.6
Middle Atlantic 3.0 3.2 0.8 1.0 2.2 2.3 27.5 29.5
Midwest 2.8 3.0 0.5 0.6 2.3 2.4 17.8 19.5
East North Central 2.9 3.2 0.4 0.6 2.4 2.6 15.5 18.5
West North Central 2.7 2.6 0.6 0.6 2.1 2.0 * 22.1
South 3.0 3.1 0.5 0.6 2.6 2.5 15.9 18.5
South Atlantic 3.2 3.1 0.6 0.6 2.6 2.5 19.2 19.0
East South Central 2.8 3.2 0.4 0.8 2.4 2.4 14.0 *
West South Central 2.9 3.1 0.3 0.4 2.6 2.7 10.6 13.5
West 3.4 3.4 0.5 0.7 2.9 2.7 14.0 19.7
Mountain 3.9a 3.0 0.8 0.6 3.1 2.4 20.4 20.7
Pacific 3.1 3.5 0.3 0.7 2.8 2.8 10.6 19.4
COUNTY TYPE
               
Large Metro 3.1 3.2 0.5 0.7 2.6 2.6 17.5 20.2
Small Metro 3.4 3.3 0.5 0.6 2.9 2.7 14.6 18.7
250K - 1 Mil. Pop. 3.6 3.5 0.6 0.6 3.0 2.9 16.3 17.8
< 250K Pop. 2.9 2.9 0.3a 0.6 2.6 2.3 10.6a 20.8
Nonmetro 2.6 2.7 0.5 0.6 2.1 2.0 20.1 24.1
Urbanized 3.2 2.6 0.7 0.6 2.5 2.0 21.2 23.9
Less Urbanized 2.3 2.7 0.5 0.7 1.8 2.0 20.0 25.8
Completely Rural 2.2 2.4 0.3 0.4 1.9 2.0 * *
70501
Table 5.47A – Perceived Need for Illicit Drug Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
Total Needing But Not Receiving Treatment1
FELT NEED FOR TREATMENT2
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment2
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but have not received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an illicit drug problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
6,269 6,180 601 496 175 182 426 314 5,668 5,684
AGE
                   
12-17 1,112 1,079 38 35 7 13 31 22 1,074 1,044
18-25 2,504 2,382 156 135 52a 26 103 109 2,349 2,247
26 or Older 2,653 2,720 408 326 116 143 292 184 2,246 2,394
GENDER
                   
Male 3,877 3,968 310 340 68 145 241 195 3,567 3,628
Female 2,392 2,212 292a 156 107a 37 185 119 2,101 2,056
70501
Table 5.47B – Perceived Need for Illicit Drug Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for an Illicit Drug Problem, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
Total Needing But Not Receiving Treatment1
FELT NEED FOR TREATMENT2
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment2
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but have not received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an illicit drug problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
100.0 100.0 9.6 8.0 2.8 2.9 6.8 5.1 90.4 92.0
AGE
                   
12-17 100.0 100.0 3.4 3.2 0.6 1.2 2.8 2.0 96.6 96.8
18-25 100.0 100.0 6.2 5.7 2.1a 1.1 4.1 4.6 93.8 94.3
26 or Older 100.0 100.0 15.4 12.0 4.4 5.2 11.0 6.8 84.6 88.0
GENDER
                   
Male 100.0 100.0 8.0 8.6 1.8 3.7 6.2 4.9 92.0 91.4
Female 100.0 100.0 12.2a 7.1 4.5a 1.7 7.7 5.4 87.8a 92.9
70501
Table 5.48A – Needed and Received Treatment for an Alcohol Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on alcohol; (2) abuse of alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
19,378 19,520 1,626 1,557 17,752 17,963 8.4 8.0
AGE
               
12-17 1,460 1,406 119 101 1,341 1,306 8.1 7.2
18-25 5,816 5,904 295 317 5,522 5,588 5.1 5.4
26 or Older 12,102 12,209 1,213 1,139 10,889 11,070 10.0 9.3
GENDER
               
Male 12,687 12,750 1,047 1,023 11,640 11,727 8.3 8.0
Female 6,691 6,770 579 534 6,112 6,236 8.7 7.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,656 16,527 1,374 1,227 15,282 15,300 8.2 7.4
White 13,685 13,623 969 961 12,716 12,662 7.1 7.1
Black or African American 2,078 2,018 368 208 1,710 1,810 17.7 10.3
American Indian or Alaska Native 240 198 21 18 219 181 8.7 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 68 104 0 7 68 97 * *
Asian 387 342 4 12 383 331 1.0 *
Two or More Races 197 241 12 22 185 220 6.1 *
Hispanic or Latino 2,722 2,993 252 330 2,470 2,662 9.3 11.0
70501
Table 5.48B – Needed and Received Treatment for an Alcohol Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on alcohol; (2) abuse of alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
8.0 7.9 0.7 0.6 7.3 7.3 8.4 8.0
AGE
               
12-17 5.8 5.5 0.5 0.4 5.3 5.1 8.1 7.2
18-25 17.9 18.0 0.9 1.0 17.0 17.1 5.1 5.4
26 or Older 6.5 6.5 0.7 0.6 5.9 5.9 10.0 9.3
GENDER
               
Male 10.8 10.7 0.9 0.9 9.9 9.8 8.3 8.0
Female 5.3 5.3 0.5 0.4 4.9 4.9 8.7 7.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 7.9 7.8 0.7 0.6 7.2 7.2 8.2 7.4
White 8.2 8.1 0.6 0.6 7.6 7.5 7.1 7.1
Black or African American 7.3 6.9 1.3 0.7 6.0 6.2 17.7 10.3
American Indian or Alaska Native 19.0 16.1 1.7 1.4 17.3 14.7 8.7 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 9.6 11.1 0.0 0.8 9.5 10.3 * *
Asian 3.8 3.3 0.0 0.1 3.8 3.2 1.0 *
Two or More Races 7.6 9.2 0.5 0.8 7.1 8.3 6.1 *
Hispanic or Latino 8.5 9.0 0.8 1.0 7.7 8.0 9.3 11.0
70501
Table 5.49A – Needed and Received Treatment for an Alcohol Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on alcohol; (2) abuse of alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
17,918 18,113 1,508 1,456 16,410 16,657 8.4 8.0
GENDER
               
Male 11,997 12,059 997 966 11,000 11,093 8.3 8.0
Female 5,921 6,054 510 490 5,411 5,564 8.6 8.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,459 15,363 1,273 1,144 14,186 14,219 8.2 7.4
White 12,631 12,633 886 896 11,746 11,737 7.0 7.1
Black or African American 1,992 1,924 353 202 1,639 1,722 17.7 10.5
American Indian or Alaska Native 226 184 19 11 207 172 8.3 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 61 101 0 7 61 94 * *
Asian 373 309 4 7 369 302 1.1 *
Two or More Races 176 212 11 20 165 192 * *
Hispanic or Latino 2,459 2,750 235 312 2,224 2,438 9.5 11.3
EDUCATION
               
< High School 3,076 3,213 425 453 2,650 2,760 13.8 14.1
High School Graduate 5,259 5,807 516 501 4,743 5,307 9.8 8.6
Some College 5,171 4,977 351 345 4,820 4,631 6.8 6.9
College Graduate 4,412 4,117 215 157 4,197 3,959 4.9 3.8
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 11,115 11,477 623 722 10,492 10,755 5.6 6.3
Part-Time 2,749 2,503 190 162 2,560 2,341 6.9 6.5
Unemployed 1,073 1,119 164 152 909 967 15.3 13.6
Other1 2,980 3,014 531 420 2,450 2,594 17.8 13.9
70501
Table 5.49B – Needed and Received Treatment for an Alcohol Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on alcohol; (2) abuse of alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
8.2 8.2 0.7 0.7 7.5 7.5 8.4 8.0
GENDER
               
Male 11.4 11.3 0.9 0.9 10.5 10.4 8.3 8.0
Female 5.2 5.3 0.5 0.4 4.8 4.9 8.6 8.1
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 8.1 8.0 0.7 0.6 7.5 7.4 8.2 7.4
White 8.3 8.2 0.6 0.6 7.7 7.7 7.0 7.1
Black or African American 8.1 7.6 1.4 0.8 6.6 6.8 17.7 10.5
American Indian or Alaska Native 20.5 16.8 1.7 1.0 18.8 15.7 8.3 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 9.7 12.3 0.0 0.9 9.7 11.4 * *
Asian 4.1 3.3 0.0 0.1 4.1 3.3 1.1 *
Two or More Races 7.9 9.5 0.5 0.9 7.5 8.7 * *
Hispanic or Latino 8.9 9.5 0.8 1.1 8.0 8.4 9.5 11.3
EDUCATION
               
< High School 8.6 8.8 1.2 1.2 7.4 7.5 13.8 14.1
High School Graduate 7.7 8.4 0.8 0.7 6.9 7.7 9.8 8.6
Some College 9.4 9.0 0.6 0.6 8.7 8.4 6.8 6.9
College Graduate 7.6 6.9 0.4 0.3 7.2 6.6 4.9 3.8
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 9.2 9.4 0.5 0.6 8.7 8.8 5.6 6.3
Part-Time 9.7 8.7 0.7 0.6 9.0 8.1 6.9 6.5
Unemployed 14.1 15.9 2.2 2.2 12.0 13.7 15.3 13.6
Other1 4.9 4.8 0.9 0.7 4.0 4.1 17.8 13.9
70501
Table 5.50A – Perceived Need for Alcohol Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for an Alcohol Problem, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
Total Needing But Not Receiving Treatment1
FELT NEED FOR TREATMENT2
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment2
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but have not received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
2 Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an alcohol problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
17,752 17,963 641 541 154 220 487 321 17,110 17,422
AGE
                   
12-17 1,341 1,306 29 17 3 5 25 12 1,313 1,288
18-25 5,522 5,588 136 134 38 32 97 102 5,386 5,454
26 or Older 10,889 11,070 477 389 112 183 365 207 10,412 10,680
GENDER
                   
Male 11,640 11,727 463 376 119 153 344 223 11,176 11,351
Female 6,112 6,236 178 165 35 67 143 98 5,934 6,071
70501
Table 5.50B – Perceived Need for Alcohol Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for an Alcohol Problem, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
Total Needing But Not Receiving Treatment1
FELT NEED FOR TREATMENT2
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment2
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but have not received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
2 Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an alcohol problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
100.0 100.0 3.6 3.0 0.9 1.2 2.7 1.8 96.4 97.0
AGE
                   
12-17 100.0 100.0 2.1 1.3 0.3 0.4 1.9 0.9 97.9 98.7
18-25 100.0 100.0 2.5 2.4 0.7 0.6 1.8 1.8 97.5 97.6
26 or Older 100.0 100.0 4.4 3.5 1.0 1.7 3.4 1.9 95.6 96.5
GENDER
                   
Male 100.0 100.0 4.0 3.2 1.0 1.3 3.0 1.9 96.0 96.8
Female 100.0 100.0 2.9 2.7 0.6 1.1 2.3 1.6 97.1 97.3
70501
Table 5.51A – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug or Alcohol Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol; (2) abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
23,172 23,591 2,308 2,537 20,864 21,054 10.0 10.8
AGE
               
12-17 2,096 2,086 181 181 1,915 1,906 8.6 8.7
18-25 7,220 7,143 522 503 6,699 6,640 7.2 7.0
26 or Older 13,856 14,361 1,605 1,853 12,251 12,508 11.6 12.9
GENDER
               
Male 14,901 15,208 1,519 1,625 13,383 13,584 10.2 10.7
Female 8,271 8,382 789 913 7,482 7,470 9.5 10.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,982 20,023 1,934 2,026 18,048 17,996 9.7 10.1
White 16,135 16,081 1,372 1,540 14,763 14,541 8.5 9.6
Black or African American 2,755 2,794 507 395 2,248 2,398 18.4 14.2
American Indian or Alaska Native 272 249 24 28 249 221 8.7 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 78 116 2 7 75 108 * *
Asian 456 457 5 28 451 429 1.0 6.2
Two or More Races 286 326 25 28 261 298 8.8 8.6
Hispanic or Latino 3,190 3,568 373 511 2,817 3,057 11.7 14.3
70501
Table 5.51B – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug or Alcohol Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol; (2) abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
9.5 9.6 0.9 1.0 8.6 8.6 10.0 10.8
AGE
               
12-17 8.3 8.2 0.7 0.7 7.6 7.5 8.6 8.7
18-25 22.2 21.8 1.6 1.5 20.6 20.3 7.2 7.0
26 or Older 7.5 7.6 0.9 1.0 6.6 6.7 11.6 12.9
GENDER
               
Male 12.6 12.7 1.3 1.4 11.3 11.4 10.2 10.7
Female 6.6 6.6 0.6 0.7 6.0 5.9 9.5 10.9
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 9.5 9.4 0.9 1.0 8.5 8.5 9.7 10.1
White 9.6 9.5 0.8 0.9 8.8 8.6 8.5 9.6
Black or African American 9.6 9.6 1.8 1.4 7.9 8.2 18.4 14.2
American Indian or Alaska Native 21.5 20.2 1.9 2.3 19.7 18.0 8.7 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 11.0 12.3 0.3 0.8 10.7 11.5 * *
Asian 4.5 4.4 0.0 0.3 4.5 4.2 1.0 6.2
Two or More Races 11.0 12.4 1.0 1.1 10.0 11.3 8.8 8.6
Hispanic or Latino 9.9 10.7 1.2 1.5 8.8 9.1 11.7 14.3
70501
Table 5.52A – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug or Alcohol Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol; (2) abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
21,076 21,504 2,127 2,356 18,949 19,148 10.1 11.0
GENDER
               
Male 13,864 14,144 1,427 1,534 12,437 12,609 10.3 10.8
Female 7,213 7,361 700 822 6,513 6,539 9.7 11.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,245 18,296 1,777 1,870 16,468 16,426 9.7 10.2
White 14,681 14,700 1,237 1,414 13,444 13,286 8.4 9.6
Black or African American 2,557 2,561 489 387 2,068 2,174 19.1 15.1
American Indian or Alaska Native 250 229 21 19 229 210 8.5 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 68 111 2 7 66 104 * *
Asian 438 407 5 19 434 389 1.1 *
Two or More Races 250 289 23 25 227 264 9.1 *
Hispanic or Latino 2,832 3,208 350 486 2,481 2,722 12.4 15.2
EDUCATION
               
< High School 3,951 4,157 622 819 3,330 3,337 15.7 19.7
High School Graduate 6,416 6,820 748 745 5,667 6,075 11.7 10.9
Some College 5,924 6,132 495 608 5,429 5,525 8.4 9.9
College Graduate 4,786 4,395 262 184 4,524 4,211 5.5 4.2
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 12,672 13,068 858 1,032 11,814 12,036 6.8 7.9
Part-Time 3,280 3,072 272 294 3,009 2,778 8.3 9.6
Unemployed 1,445 1,458 276 251 1,170 1,207 19.1 17.2
Other1 3,679 3,907 722 780 2,957 3,127 19.6 20.0
70501
Table 5.52B – Needed and Received Treatment for an Illicit Drug or Alcohol Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 18 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
NEEDED TREATMENT FOR AN ILLICIT DRUG OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM IN THE PAST YEAR
Percentage Who Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility among Persons Who Needed Treatment
Total
Received Treatment at a Specialty Facility
Did Not Receive Treatment at a Specialty Facility
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol; (2) abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 The Other Employment category includes retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
9.7 9.7 1.0 1.1 8.7 8.7 10.1 11.0
GENDER
               
Male 13.2 13.3 1.4 1.4 11.8 11.9 10.3 10.8
Female 6.4 6.4 0.6 0.7 5.8 5.7 9.7 11.2
HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE
               
Not Hispanic or Latino 9.6 9.5 0.9 1.0 8.7 8.6 9.7 10.2
White 9.6 9.6 0.8 0.9 8.8 8.7 8.4 9.6
Black or African American 10.3 10.2 2.0 1.5 8.4 8.6 19.1 15.1
American Indian or Alaska Native 22.7 20.9 1.9 1.8 20.8 19.1 8.5 *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 10.8 13.5 0.4 0.9 10.5 12.6 * *
Asian 4.8 4.4 0.1 0.2 4.8 4.2 1.1 *
Two or More Races 11.3 13.0 1.0 1.1 10.3 11.9 9.1 *
Hispanic or Latino 10.2 11.1 1.3 1.7 8.9 9.4 12.4 15.2
EDUCATION
               
< High School 11.1 11.3 1.7 2.2 9.3 9.1 15.7 19.7
High School Graduate 9.4 9.9 1.1 1.1 8.3 8.8 11.7 10.9
Some College 10.7 11.1 0.9 1.1 9.8 10.0 8.4 9.9
College Graduate 8.2 7.4 0.4 0.3 7.7 7.1 5.5 4.2
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
               
Full-Time 10.5 10.7 0.7 0.8 9.8 9.9 6.8 7.9
Part-Time 11.6 10.6 1.0 1.0 10.6 9.6 8.3 9.6
Unemployed 19.0 20.7 3.6 3.6 15.4 17.1 19.1 17.2
Other1 6.0 6.2 1.2 1.2 4.8 5.0 19.6 20.0
70501
Table 5.53A – Perceived Need for Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for an Illicit Drug or Alcohol Problem, by Demographic Characteristics: Numbers in Thousands, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
Total Needing But Not Receiving Treatment1
FELT NEED FOR TREATMENT2
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment2
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs or alcohol, but have not received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
20,864 21,054 1,161 940 296 314 865 625 19,703 20,114
AGE
                   
12-17 1,915 1,906 67 55 13 16 54 39 1,848 1,851
18-25 6,699 6,640 276 249 81 49 195 200 6,423 6,391
26 or Older 12,251 12,508 818 636 203 249 615 386 11,433 11,872
GENDER
                   
Male 13,383 13,584 751 633 176 216 575 418 12,631 12,950
Female 7,482 7,470 410 306 120 99 290 207 7,072 7,163
70501
Table 5.53B – Perceived Need for Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment and Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for an Illicit Drug or Alcohol Problem, by Demographic Characteristics: Percentages, 2005 and 2006
Demographic Characteristic
Total Needing But Not Receiving Treatment1
FELT NEED FOR TREATMENT2
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment2
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
2005
2006
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
a Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.05 level.
b Difference between estimate and 2006 estimate is statistically significant at the 0.01 level.
1 Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs or alcohol, but have not received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2005 and 2006.
TOTAL
100.0 100.0 5.6 4.5 1.4 1.5 4.1a 3.0 94.4 95.5
AGE
                   
12-17 100.0 100.0 3.5 2.9 0.7 0.8 2.8 2.0 96.5 97.1
18-25 100.0 100.0 4.1 3.8 1.2 0.7 2.9 3.0 95.9 96.2
26 or Older 100.0 100.0 6.7 5.1 1.7 2.0 5.0a 3.1 93.3 94.9
GENDER
                   
Male 100.0 100.0 5.6 4.7 1.3 1.6 4.3 3.1 94.4 95.3
Female 100.0 100.0 5.5 4.1 1.6 1.3 3.9 2.8 94.5 95.9
70501
Table 5.54A – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility and Who Felt a Need for Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year, by Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2004-2006
Reason Did Not Receive Illicit Drug Treatment1
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but have not received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility.
NOTE: Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an illicit drug problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
TOTAL POPULATION
565 184 382
No Health Coverage and Could Not Afford Cost 199 * 115
Had Health Coverage But Did Not Cover Treatment or Did Not Cover Cost 24 8 16
No Transportation/Inconvenient 41 15 26
No Program Having Type of Treatment 34 17 17
Not Ready to Stop Using 179 * 139
No Openings in a Program 22 12 10
Did Not Know Where to Go for Treatment 83 18 65
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 76 12 64
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 73 5 67
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment 42 * 29
Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 70 * 48
Treatment Would Not Help 20 3 17
Did Not Have Time 18 4 14
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 36 * 28
Some Other Reason 23 7 16
70501
Table 5.54B – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Illicit Drug Treatment at a Specialty Facility and Who Felt a Need for Illicit Drug Treatment in the Past Year, by Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2004-2006
Reason Did Not Receive Illicit Drug Treatment1
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs; (2) abuse of illicit drugs; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs, but have not received treatment for an illicit drug problem at a specialty facility.
NOTE: Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an illicit drug problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
TOTAL POPULATION
100.0 100.0 100.0
No Health Coverage and Could Not Afford Cost 35.1 * 30.2
Had Health Coverage But Did Not Cover Treatment or Did Not Cover Cost 4.3 4.6 4.2
No Transportation/Inconvenient 7.2 8.0 6.8
No Program Having Type of Treatment 6.0 9.0 4.6
Not Ready to Stop Using 31.8 * 36.4
No Openings in a Program 3.9 6.5 2.6
Did Not Know Where to Go for Treatment 14.7 9.7 17.1
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 13.5 6.7 16.8
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 12.8 2.8 17.7
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment 7.4 * 7.6
Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 12.4 * 12.7
Treatment Would Not Help 3.6 1.6 4.5
Did Not Have Time 3.3 2.2 3.8
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 6.4 * 7.4
Some Other Reason 4.0 3.7 4.1
70501
Table 5.55A – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility and Who Felt a Need for Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2004-2006
Reason Did Not Receive Alcohol Treatment1
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on alcohol; (2) abuse of alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
NOTE: Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but have not received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility.
NOTE: Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an alcohol problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
TOTAL POPULATION
636 219 417
No Health Coverage and Could Not Afford Cost 173 70 103
Had Health Coverage But Did Not Cover Treatment or Did Not Cover Cost 39 * 14
No Transportation/Inconvenient 46 23 23
No Program Having Type of Treatment 31 14 17
Not Ready to Stop Using 268 * 217
No Openings in a Program 9 7 2
Did Not Know Where to Go for Treatment 70 13 56
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 62 * 45
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 71 * 50
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment 24 * 11
Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 51 21 29
Treatment Would Not Help 11 0 11
Did Not Have Time 23 7 17
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 29 5 24
Some Other Reason 23 10 13
70501
Table 5.55B – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility and Who Felt a Need for Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2004-2006
Reason Did Not Receive Alcohol Treatment1
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on alcohol; (2) abuse of alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers).
NOTE: Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for alcohol, but have not received treatment for an alcohol problem at a specialty facility.
NOTE: Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an alcohol problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
TOTAL POPULATION
100.0 100.0 100.0
No Health Coverage and Could Not Afford Cost 27.3 32.0 24.8
Had Health Coverage But Did Not Cover Treatment or Did Not Cover Cost 6.1 * 3.3
No Transportation/Inconvenient 7.3 10.6 5.5
No Program Having Type of Treatment 4.9 6.5 4.1
Not Ready to Stop Using 42.1 * 52.2
No Openings in a Program 1.5 3.4 0.5
Did Not Know Where to Go for Treatment 11.0 6.1 13.6
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 9.7 * 10.9
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 11.2 * 12.0
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment 3.8 * 2.7
Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 8.0 9.7 7.0
Treatment Would Not Help 1.7 0.2 2.6
Did Not Have Time 3.7 3.1 4.0
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 4.6 2.3 5.8
Some Other Reason 3.6 4.6 3.2
70501
Table 5.56A – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility and Who Felt a Need for Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year: Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2004-2006
Reason Did Not Receive Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment1
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol; (2) abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs or alcohol, but have not received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility.
NOTE: Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
TOTAL POPULATION
1,111 350 761
No Health Coverage and Could Not Afford Cost 344 127 217
Had Health Coverage But Did Not Cover Treatment or Did Not Cover Cost 58 28 31
No Transportation/Inconvenient 77 35 42
No Program Having Type of Treatment 58 29 29
Not Ready to Stop Using 414 84 330
No Openings in a Program 25 14 11
Did Not Know Where to Go for Treatment 140 27 113
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 122 29 94
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 148 26 123
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment 64 24 39
Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 112 39 73
Treatment Would Not Help 27 3 24
Did Not Have Time 40 10 30
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 65 14 51
Some Other Reason 44 16 28
70501
Table 5.56B – Detailed Reasons for Not Receiving Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older Classified as Needing But Not Receiving Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment at a Specialty Facility and Who Felt a Need for Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment in the Past Year, by Whether Made an Effort to Get Treatment in the Past Year: Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2004-2006
Reason Did Not Receive Illicit Drug or Alcohol Treatment1
Total
Made Effort
Made No Effort
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents were classified as needing treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem if they met at least one of three criteria during the past year: (1) dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol; (2) abuse of illicit drugs or alcohol; or (3) received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility (i.e., drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities [inpatient or outpatient], hospitals [inpatient only], and mental health centers). Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Needing But Not Receiving Treatment refers to respondents classified as needing treatment for illicit drugs or alcohol, but have not received treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem at a specialty facility.
NOTE: Felt Need for Treatment includes persons who did not receive but felt they needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol problem, as well as persons who received treatment at a location other than a specialty facility but felt they needed additional treatment.
1 Respondents could indicate multiple reasons; thus, these response categories are not mutually exclusive.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
TOTAL POPULATION
100.0 100.0 100.0
No Health Coverage and Could Not Afford Cost 30.9 36.3 28.5
Had Health Coverage But Did Not Cover Treatment or Did Not Cover Cost 5.3 7.9 4.1
No Transportation/Inconvenient 6.9 10.0 5.5
No Program Having Type of Treatment 5.2 8.2 3.8
Not Ready to Stop Using 37.2 23.9 43.4
No Openings in a Program 2.2 3.9 1.5
Did Not Know Where to Go for Treatment 12.6 7.6 14.9
Might Cause Neighbors/Community to Have Negative Opinion 11.0 8.3 12.3
Might Have Negative Effect on Job 13.3 7.3 16.1
Did Not Feel Need for Treatment 5.7 6.9 5.2
Could Handle the Problem Without Treatment 10.1 11.2 9.6
Treatment Would Not Help 2.5 1.0 3.2
Did Not Have Time 3.6 3.0 3.9
Did Not Want Others to Find Out 5.8 3.9 6.7
Some Other Reason 3.9 4.4 3.7

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