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Worker Substance Use and Workplace Policies and Programs

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Table 2.1SE – Substance Use and Substance Dependence or Abuse among Persons Aged 18 to 64, by Employment Status: Standard Errors of Percentages, Numbers in Thousands, and Percentage Distributions, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Employment Status Past Month
Illicit Drug Use1
Past Month
Marijuana Use
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use2 Past Year Illicit Drug
Dependence or Abuse3
Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse3
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
3 Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
4 Retired persons, disabled persons, homemakers, students, or other persons not in the labor force are included in the Other Employment category.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Percentage          
Total 0.13 0.11 0.12 0.07 0.13
Full-Time 0.15 0.13 0.16 0.08 0.16
Part-Time 0.31 0.27 0.30 0.16 0.30
Unemployed 0.74 0.54 0.64 0.51 0.71
Other4 0.27 0.23 0.24 0.16 0.23
Number (in Thousands)          
Total 246 197 235 126 243
Full-Time 188 155 198 92 199
Part-Time 79 70 75 40 76
Unemployed 60 41 50 39 57
Other4 89 75 78 52 75
Percentage Distribution          
Total 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Full-Time 0.62 0.70 0.72 1.03 0.66
Part-Time 0.43 0.51 0.45 0.63 0.42
Unemployed 0.36 0.32 0.33 0.64 0.34
Other4 0.49 0.54 0.49 0.81 0.44
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Table 2.2SE – Illicit Drug, Marijuana, and Heavy Alcohol Use in the Past Month among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use2
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.15 188 0.13 155 0.16 198
Age            
18-25 0.30 52 0.28 47 0.29 48
26-34 0.35 97 0.30 82 0.33 89
35-49 0.24 116 0.20 97 0.23 115
50-64 0.24 69 0.21 59 0.33 93
Gender            
Male 0.22 150 0.19 125 0.24 174
Female 0.17 88 0.14 71 0.15 75
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.17 176 0.14 146 0.17 179
White 0.19 155 0.16 132 0.20 168
Black or African American 0.47 70 0.39 59 0.41 55
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.25 8 0.96 5 2.00 12
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 3.80 14 2.94 11 2.05 6
Asian 0.39 19 0.27 13 0.37 18
Two or More Races 1.38 16 1.20 13 0.96 10
Hispanic or Latino 0.37 57 0.32 49 0.39 65
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Table 2.3SE – Illicit Drug, Marijuana, and Heavy Alcohol Use in the Past Month among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use2
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
3 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.15 188 0.13 155 0.16 198
Education            
Less Than High School 0.47 69 0.38 55 0.51 75
High School Graduate 0.25 92 0.22 77 0.26 98
Some College 0.29 88 0.25 77 0.30 92
College Graduate 0.25 93 0.21 78 0.26 98
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 0.48 60 0.43 52 0.42 53
$20,000-49,999 0.25 108 0.22 95 0.25 109
$50,000-74,999 0.32 83 0.28 71 0.35 92
$75,000 or More 0.24 91 0.20 73 0.28 106
Geographic Region            
Northeast 0.34 77 0.29 67 0.41 94
Midwest 0.29 78 0.25 66 0.32 90
South 0.26 114 0.20 85 0.26 116
West 0.36 103 0.32 88 0.35 94
County Type3            
Large MSA 0.21 150 0.18 124 0.23 159
Small MSA 0.28 92 0.24 79 0.30 109
MiSA 0.41 49 0.37 43 0.42 52
Noncore Adjacent with Town 0.67 36 0.53 28 0.67 41
Noncore Adjacent, No Town 1.05 13 0.48 6 1.28 14
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent 0.74 11 0.51 8 1.12 16
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Table 2.4SE – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.08 92 0.16 199
Age        
18-25 0.19 30 0.29 51
26-34 0.20 51 0.35 96
35-49 0.12 58 0.24 115
50-64 0.14 38 0.33 92
Gender        
Male 0.11 77 0.23 168
Female 0.09 47 0.18 93
Hispanic Origin and Race        
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.08 84 0.17 180
White 0.09 73 0.20 164
Black or African American 0.26 36 0.43 63
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.48 9 1.70 9
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2.04 8 2.66 9
Asian 0.37 18 0.70 33
Two or More Races 0.94 10 1.48 16
Hispanic or Latino 0.27 41 0.46 80
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Table 2.5SE – Substance Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.08 92 0.16 199
Education        
Less Than High School 0.32 48 0.50 76
High School Graduate 0.13 47 0.27 99
Some College 0.16 49 0.31 97
College Graduate 0.11 41 0.28 103
Family Income        
Less Than $20,000 0.31 39 0.52 70
$20,000-49,999 0.13 56 0.25 112
$50,000-74,999 0.16 41 0.33 87
$75,000 or More 0.12 46 0.28 107
Geographic Region        
Northeast 0.17 37 0.34 76
Midwest 0.14 37 0.29 78
South 0.14 58 0.28 131
West 0.18 50 0.40 103
County Type1        
Large MSA 0.11 75 0.23 156
Small MSA 0.13 45 0.29 110
MiSA 0.22 24 0.39 45
Noncore Adjacent with Town 0.28 15 0.65 38
Noncore Adjacent, No Town 0.30 3 1.31 17
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent 0.53 7 1.04 14
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Table 3.1SE – Sample Sizes, Average Age, and Percentage Distribution of Males among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Occupational Categories: Standard Errors, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Occupational Category Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 N/A 928 0.08 0.30
Management Occupations N/A 295 0.20 0.86
Chief Executives N/A 81 0.70 2.56
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers N/A 57 0.79 3.30
Financial Occupations N/A 106 0.44 1.88
Mathematical and Computer Scientists N/A 121 0.37 1.52
Engineering, Architecture, and Surveyors N/A 119 0.45 1.19
Drafters and Engineering Technicians N/A 49 0.93 2.91
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations N/A 77 0.61 2.88
Physical Scientists N/A 56 0.82 3.88
Social Scientists and Related Workers N/A 34 1.09 5.02
Community and Social Services Occupations N/A 98 0.58 2.29
Legal Occupations N/A 85 0.71 2.85
Lawyers N/A 58 0.88 3.42
Education, Training, and Library Occupations N/A 162 0.29 1.23
Elementary and Middle School Teachers N/A 102 0.45 1.64
Secondary School Teachers N/A 59 0.65 2.97
Special Education Teachers N/A 37 1.13 4.10
Other Teachers and Instructors N/A 81 0.56 2.57
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations N/A 112 0.54 2.01
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Occupational Category Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations N/A 177 0.27 0.93
Health Diagnosing and Treatment Practitioners N/A 132 0.40 1.52
Registered Nurses N/A 99 0.50 1.27
Health Care Technical and Support Occupations N/A 121 0.34 1.12
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides N/A 79 0.61 1.26
Protective Service Occupations N/A 108 0.51 1.52
Protective Service Managers and Supervisors, Firefighter and Prevention Workers, Law Enforcement Workers N/A 89 0.60 1.65
Other Protective Service Workers N/A 59 0.95 3.29
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations N/A 128 0.33 1.25
Food Preparation Supervisors and Managers N/A 40 0.99 3.15
Cooks N/A 81 0.55 2.27
Food Preparation Workers N/A 48 0.79 3.64
Food and Beverage Serving and Other Food Preparation Serving Related Occupations N/A 73 0.52 1.81
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations N/A 137 0.43 1.76
Personal Care and Service Occupations N/A 96 0.53 1.43
Personal Appearance Workers N/A 47 0.96 2.96
Child Care Workers N/A 59 0.82 1.24
Personal and Homecare Aides N/A 46 1.23 2.92
Sales and Related Occupations N/A 241 0.24 0.90
Retail Sales N/A 80 0.61 2.10
Sales Representatives, Services N/A 44 1.02 3.81
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing N/A 80 0.62 2.28
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Table 3.1SE – Sample Sizes, Average Age, and Percentage Distribution of Males among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Occupational Categories: Standard Errors, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004 (continued)
Occupational Category Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other occupational information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Office and Administrative Support Occupations N/A 272 0.19 0.73
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations N/A 88 0.91 3.01
Construction and Extraction Occupations N/A 192 0.26 0.33
Carpenters N/A 90 0.52 0.47
Carpet, Floor, Tile Installers, and Finishers N/A 26 1.47 0.11
Construction Laborer N/A 58 0.69 0.64
Construction Equipment Operator N/A 40 1.01 1.71
Electricians N/A 54 0.77 0.40
Roofers N/A 25 1.00 *
Other Construction Related Workers N/A 88 0.45 0.94
Extraction Workers N/A 18 1.25 *
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations N/A 148 0.32 0.48
Production Occupations N/A 202 0.24 1.02
Transportation and Material-Moving Occupations N/A 174 0.31 0.75
Motor Vehicle Operators N/A 33 1.48 *
Bus Drivers N/A 45 0.93 5.39
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer N/A 123 0.39 0.61
Material-Moving Workers N/A 85 0.58 1.47
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Table 3.2SE – Sample Sizes, Average Age, and Percentage Distribution of Males among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Industry Categories: Standard Errors, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Industry Category Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 N/A 928 0.08 0.30
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting N/A 90 0.59 1.64
Crop Production N/A 60 0.90 2.82
Animal Production N/A 53 0.93 2.67
Mining N/A 47 1.04 3.75
Utilities N/A 70 0.62 2.40
Construction N/A 223 0.23 0.51
Manufacturing N/A 282 0.18 0.71
Food Manufacturing N/A 80 0.61 2.34
Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills N/A 42 1.47 *
Apparel Manufacturing N/A 44 1.15 5.92
Wood Product Manufacturing N/A 70 0.61 2.19
Paper Manufacturing N/A 49 0.90 4.29
Printing and Related Support Activities N/A 58 0.80 3.42
Chemical Manufacturing N/A 74 0.55 2.47
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing N/A 57 0.88 3.43
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing N/A 43 0.93 4.18
Metal Industries Manufacturing N/A 75 0.48 1.98
Machinery Manufacturing N/A 74 0.67 2.06
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing N/A 91 0.53 2.26
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing N/A 43 0.93 4.47
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing N/A 105 0.47 1.57
Miscellaneous Manufacturing N/A 71 0.59 2.79
Wholesale Trade N/A 135 0.38 1.37
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods N/A 89 0.54 2.07
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods N/A 94 0.51 1.99
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Industry Category Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Retail Trade N/A 208 0.24 0.86
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers N/A 68 0.67 2.08
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores N/A 46 1.08 4.19
Electronics and Appliance Stores N/A 56 1.19 3.51
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers N/A 58 0.67 2.77
Food and Beverage Stores (including Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores) N/A 87 0.58 2.01
Health and Personal Care Stores N/A 53 1.00 3.67
Gasoline Stations N/A 35 0.97 3.72
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores N/A 56 0.83 3.06
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores N/A 42 1.02 3.94
General Merchandise Stores N/A 31 1.80 5.41
Department Stores N/A 50 0.75 2.67
Miscellaneous Store Retailers N/A 61 0.82 3.25
Non-Store Retailers N/A 55 0.81 3.35
Transportation and Warehousing N/A 157 0.30 1.13
Air Transportation N/A 47 0.99 3.78
Rail Transportation N/A 36 1.29 2.48
Truck Transportation N/A 80 0.55 1.27
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation N/A 57 0.84 3.85
Support Activities for Transportation N/A 51 0.85 2.70
Postal Service N/A 67 0.70 3.80
Warehousing and Storage N/A 36 1.86 *
Information N/A 118 0.44 1.94
Publishing Industries (except Internet) N/A 63 0.63 3.01
Broadcasting (except Internet) and Telecommunications N/A 99 0.61 2.71
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services N/A 35 1.30 5.41
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Industry Category Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Finance and Insurance N/A 158 0.30 1.34
Securities, Commodity Contracts, Funds, Trusts and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities N/A 67 0.64 3.05
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities N/A 92 0.45 2.13
Banking, Savings Institutions (including Credit Unions) and Related Activities N/A 80 0.54 2.09
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing N/A 104 0.62 2.30
Real Estate N/A 96 0.63 2.44
Rental and Leasing Services (including Leasers of Non- Financial Intangible Assets) N/A 34 1.86 5.54
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services N/A 206 0.30 1.26
Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative, Support, Waste Management, and Remediation Services N/A 129 0.36 1.42
Investigation and Security Services N/A 45 1.00 2.85
Janitorial Services N/A 60 0.76 3.34
Landscaping Services N/A 61 0.79 1.43
Waste Management and Remediation Services N/A 40 1.33 3.83
Educational Services N/A 205 0.24 1.03
Elementary and Secondary Schools N/A 175 0.26 1.11
Colleges N/A 81 0.54 2.71
Health Care and Social Assistance N/A 254 0.20 0.72
Home Health Care Services N/A 50 0.97 1.85
Hospitals N/A 124 0.41 1.55
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities N/A 83 0.52 1.83
Social Assistance N/A 99 0.57 1.37
Individual and Family Services N/A 70 0.95 2.86
Child Day Care Services N/A 65 0.71 0.92
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Table 3.2SE – Sample Sizes, Average Age, and Percentage Distribution of Males among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Industry Categories: Standard Errors, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004 (continued)
Industry Category Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other industry information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation N/A 89 0.58 2.20
Performing Arts, Spectator, and Related Industries N/A 57 1.08 3.97
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries N/A 53 0.80 2.97
Accommodations and Food Services N/A 148 0.31 1.12
Traveler Accommodation N/A 59 0.80 3.43
Food Services and Drinking Places N/A 138 0.34 1.23
Other Services (Except Public Administration) N/A 146 0.31 1.26
Repair and Maintenance N/A 97 0.44 1.05
Automotive Repair and Maintenance N/A 76 0.52 1.04
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment N/A 38 1.07 1.95
Personal and Laundry Services N/A 72 0.65 2.51
Personal Care Services N/A 54 0.88 3.13
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations N/A 57 0.67 3.01
Religious Organizations N/A 44 0.90 3.90
Civic and Social Organizations N/A 30 1.16 5.08
Public Administration N/A 179 0.28 1.29
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support N/A 94 0.51 2.50
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities N/A 107 0.49 1.90
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Table 3.3SE – Illicit Drug, Marijuana, and Heavy Alcohol Use in the Past Month among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Occupational Categories: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Occupational Category Past Month Illicit Drug Use Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month
Heavy Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.15 188 0.13 155 0.16 198
Management Occupations 0.36 53 0.31 46 0.42 63
Chief Executives 1.38 14 1.30 13 1.48 15
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers 1.68 14 1.15 9 2.11 18
Financial Occupations 0.68 19 0.54 15 0.87 24
Mathematical and Computer Scientists 0.93 32 0.85 29 0.79 27
Engineering, Architecture, and Surveyors 0.82 23 0.77 22 1.09 32
Drafters and Engineering Technicians 2.59 16 2.36 15 2.82 18
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1.33 19 0.91 13 1.06 14
Physical Scientists 2.23 15 1.19 8 1.56 10
Social Scientists and Related Workers 2.61 9 2.52 8 2.02 7
Community and Social Services Occupations 0.68 13 0.53 11 0.59 12
Legal Occupations 0.94 13 0.84 12 1.19 17
Lawyers 1.32 10 1.11 9 1.82 14
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 0.42 26 0.38 24 0.39 25
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 0.58 14 0.51 12 0.55 14
Secondary School Teachers 1.06 11 0.95 10 1.10 11
Special Education Teachers 2.07 7 1.32 5 2.45 9
Other Teachers and Instructors 0.88 14 0.86 14 0.72 12
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1.34 34 1.29 33 0.88 20
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Occupational Category Past Month Illicit Drug Use Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month
Heavy Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 0.50 40 0.38 29 0.36 27
Health Diagnosing and Treatment Practitioners 0.69 26 0.48 18 0.41 15
Registered Nurses 1.02 21 0.81 17 0.50 10
Health Care Technical and Support Occupations 0.74 30 0.59 24 0.57 23
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 0.95 15 0.79 13 0.76 12
Protective Service Occupations 0.63 16 0.48 12 1.03 27
Protective Service Managers and Supervisors, Firefighter and Prevention Workers, Law Enforcement Workers 0.54 9 0.48 8 1.22 21
Other Protective Service Workers 1.53 13 1.08 9 1.77 16
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 0.85 40 0.77 37 0.67 33
Food Preparation Supervisors and Managers 1.77 11 1.56 10 1.46 9
Cooks 1.46 27 1.36 24 1.18 21
Food Preparation Workers 1.47 8 1.29 7 1.62 9
Food and Beverage Serving and Other Food Preparation Serving Related Occupations 1.38 26 1.21 23 1.18 21
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 0.74 25 0.61 21 0.96 35
Personal Care and Service Occupations 0.82 20 0.69 17 0.72 17
Personal Appearance Workers 1.62 10 1.43 9 1.68 11
Child Care Workers 1.36 13 1.13 11 0.86 8
Personal and Homecare Aides 1.63 7 1.40 7 1.39 6
Sales and Related Occupations 0.46 54 0.41 47 0.52 64
Retail Sales 1.12 22 1.02 20 1.34 27
Sales Representatives, Services 2.13 10 1.82 9 2.96 15
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 1.47 21 1.37 19 1.64 23
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Table 3.3SE – Illicit Drug, Marijuana, and Heavy Alcohol Use in the Past Month among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Occupational Categories: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004 (continued)
Occupational Category Past Month Illicit Drug Use Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month
Heavy Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other occupational information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 0.34 56 0.31 49 0.34 55
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 2.10 22 0.78 8 1.55 17
Construction and Extraction Occupations 0.77 69 0.68 60 0.71 66
Carpenters 1.88 42 1.68 37 1.39 29
Carpet, Floor, Tile Installers, and Finishers 3.65 9 3.54 9 3.58 9
Construction Laborer 1.74 16 1.46 14 1.99 20
Construction Equipment Operator 2.25 10 1.75 7 2.91 12
Electricians 2.19 19 2.19 19 2.57 23
Roofers 3.07 6 2.82 6 4.70 12
Other Construction Related Workers 1.28 30 1.22 29 1.29 32
Extraction Workers 3.16 4 2.44 3 * *
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 0.69 35 0.66 33 1.01 56
Production Occupations 0.44 40 0.38 34 0.60 57
Transportation and Material-Moving Occupations 0.54 37 0.48 32 0.63 44
Motor Vehicle Operators 2.69 7 2.54 6 3.28 8
Bus Drivers 0.89 4 * * 1.42 6
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 0.76 26 0.65 23 0.91 32
Material-Moving Workers 1.12 23 1.01 20 1.25 26
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Occupational Category Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.08 92 0.16 199
Management Occupations 0.20 29 0.46 69
Chief Executives * * 1.83 18
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers 0.67 5 1.62 13
Financial Occupations 0.49 14 0.89 26
Mathematical and Computer Scientists 0.37 12 0.84 28
Engineering, Architecture, and Surveyors 0.48 14 1.07 31
Drafters and Engineering Technicians 1.87 12 1.97 12
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 0.41 6 1.50 20
Physical Scientists 0.43 3 1.98 13
Social Scientists and Related Workers 1.32 4 3.23 11
Community and Social Services Occupations 0.39 8 1.12 23
Legal Occupations 0.10 1 1.24 18
Lawyers 0.05 0 1.90 15
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 0.19 12 0.42 27
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 0.15 4 0.70 18
Secondary School Teachers 0.58 6 1.22 12
Special Education Teachers 1.21 4 1.28 4
Other Teachers and Instructors 0.45 7 0.64 10
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 0.65 14 0.98 21
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Occupational Category Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 0.19 15 0.44 34
Health Diagnosing and Treatment Practitioners 0.25 9 0.62 23
Registered Nurses 0.31 6 0.72 15
Health Care Technical and Support Occupations 0.29 12 0.63 26
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 0.48 8 0.83 13
Protective Service Occupations 0.26 7 0.89 23
Protective Service Managers and Supervisors, Firefighter and Prevention Workers, Law Enforcement Workers 0.17 3 1.13 19
Other Protective Service Workers 0.70 6 1.36 12
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 0.52 25 0.76 37
Food Preparation Supervisors and Managers 1.12 7 1.50 9
Cooks 0.77 13 1.10 19
Food Preparation Workers 0.81 4 2.86 17
Food and Beverage Serving and Other Food Preparation Serving Related Occupations 0.98 19 1.31 25
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 0.52 18 0.96 34
Personal Care and Service Occupations 0.68 16 0.85 21
Personal Appearance Workers 0.52 3 2.19 14
Child Care Workers 0.67 6 0.89 8
Personal and Homecare Aides * * 2.27 10
Sales and Related Occupations 0.25 29 0.48 60
Retail Sales 0.59 11 1.27 26
Sales Representatives, Services 0.97 4 3.34 17
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 0.94 13 1.42 21
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Occupational Category Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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 the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other occupational information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 0.23 36 0.36 59
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 0.95 10 1.41 16
Construction and Extraction Occupations 0.46 39 0.75 69
Carpenters 1.07 21 1.42 30
Carpet, Floor, Tile Installers, and Finishers 2.16 5 3.12 8
Construction Laborer 1.75 17 2.45 25
Construction Equipment Operator 0.84 3 2.67 11
Electricians 1.01 8 2.16 19
Roofers 2.06 4 4.20 10
Other Construction Related Workers 0.83 20 1.37 35
Extraction Workers * * 3.21 4
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 0.32 16 0.72 37
Production Occupations 0.28 26 0.56 51
Transportation and Material-Moving Occupations 0.30 21 0.67 48
Motor Vehicle Operators 1.69 4 * *
Bus Drivers * * 1.41 6
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 0.45 15 1.01 35
Material-Moving Workers 0.65 13 1.29 27
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Table 3.5SE – Illicit Drug, Marijuana, and Heavy Alcohol Use in the Past Month among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Industry Categories: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Industry Category Past Month Illicit Drug Use Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month
Heavy Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.15 188 0.13 155 0.16 198
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 1.28 23 0.37 6 1.22 22
Crop Production 1.96 14 0.44 3 1.67 12
Animal Production 1.38 9 0.31 2 2.17 14
Mining 1.94 10 0.83 4 2.77 15
Utilities 1.29 14 1.27 14 1.54 17
Construction 0.66 79 0.56 67 0.60 73
Manufacturing 0.33 55 0.28 48 0.44 79
Food Manufacturing 1.16 17 1.08 16 1.36 20
Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills 1.79 7 1.56 6 3.46 14
Apparel Manufacturing 2.41 9 1.54 6 1.88 7
Wood Product Manufacturing 1.30 16 1.18 15 1.74 23
Paper Manufacturing 1.53 9 1.36 8 2.33 13
Printing and Related Support Activities 1.71 14 1.56 12 1.72 14
Chemical Manufacturing 1.15 15 0.99 13 1.67 24
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing 1.27 10 0.94 7 2.33 19
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing 1.87 9 1.80 9 2.16 11
Metal Industries Manufacturing 1.30 22 1.03 18 1.18 20
Machinery Manufacturing 1.08 14 0.87 12 1.95 27
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 0.89 15 0.84 14 1.08 18
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing 1.47 8 1.44 7 1.57 8
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 0.74 21 0.61 17 1.08 30
Miscellaneous Manufacturing 1.19 15 0.85 11 1.68 22
Wholesale Trade 0.77 30 0.69 27 0.91 37
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 1.07 21 0.97 19 1.34 28
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 1.06 21 0.94 19 1.23 24
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Industry Category Past Month Illicit Drug Use Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month
Heavy Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Retail Trade 0.46 52 0.41 45 0.45 50
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 1.50 21 1.35 19 1.50 21
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores 2.11 12 1.84 11 1.51 8
Electronics and Appliance Stores 1.95 14 1.89 14 2.07 16
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers 1.36 14 1.18 12 1.66 17
Food and Beverage Stores (including Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores) 0.97 19 0.80 16 1.05 22
Health and Personal Care Stores 1.64 13 1.30 10 1.07 8
Gasoline Stations 1.91 9 1.57 7 1.85 8
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores 1.39 13 1.28 12 0.94 9
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores 2.15 12 1.88 10 2.87 16
General Merchandise Stores 4.35 11 3.27 8 3.34 8
Department Stores 0.87 6 0.79 6 1.28 10
Miscellaneous Store Retailers 1.82 16 1.70 15 2.07 19
Non-Store Retailers 2.03 17 1.96 16 1.62 13
Transportation and Warehousing 0.58 30 0.48 24 0.67 36
Air Transportation 1.14 5 0.70 3 1.83 8
Rail Transportation 1.66 4 1.34 3 2.45 6
Truck Transportation 1.10 17 1.02 16 1.60 26
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation 1.41 9 1.00 6 1.70 11
Support Activities for Transportation 1.68 11 1.36 9 1.65 11
Postal Service 1.75 14 1.15 9 1.42 11
Warehousing and Storage 1.02 2 0.95 2 2.35 6
Information 1.15 36 1.10 34 1.16 35
Publishing Industries (except Internet) 2.49 25 2.49 25 1.55 15
Broadcasting (except Internet) and Telecommunications 1.38 24 1.27 22 1.74 30
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services 2.49 8 2.45 8 2.36 8
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Industry Category Past Month Illicit Drug Use Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month
Heavy Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Finance and Insurance 0.51 31 0.43 26 0.56 35
Securities, Commodity Contracts, Funds, Trusts and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities 1.27 15 1.20 14 1.31 15
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities 0.90 19 0.67 14 0.88 19
Banking, Savings Institutions (including Credit Unions) and Related Activities 0.88 16 0.76 13 0.99 18
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.09 21 0.93 19 1.44 31
Real Estate 1.20 20 1.06 18 1.67 30
Rental and Leasing Services (including Leasers of Non- Financial Intangible Assets) 2.41 7 1.58 5 1.29 4
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 0.62 51 0.59 47 0.51 40
Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative, Support, Waste Management, and Remediation Services 0.76 32 0.66 28 0.77 33
Investigation and Security Services 1.25 7 1.19 7 1.54 9
Janitorial Services 1.44 13 1.17 11 1.51 14
Landscaping Services 1.81 17 1.73 16 2.13 21
Waste Management and Remediation Services 3.19 14 2.97 12 2.56 11
Educational Services 0.36 32 0.30 27 0.41 37
Elementary and Secondary Schools 0.36 25 0.31 22 0.46 33
Colleges 1.14 17 0.84 13 1.13 17
Health Care and Social Assistance 0.36 49 0.28 38 0.33 43
Home Health Care Services 1.55 9 1.09 7 1.00 6
Hospitals 0.64 21 0.53 17 0.66 22
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities 1.04 18 0.81 14 1.41 25
Social Assistance 0.97 22 0.78 17 0.52 11
Individual and Family Services 1.64 15 1.34 12 0.78 7
Child Day Care Services 1.23 15 0.95 12 0.67 8
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Industry Category Past Month Illicit Drug Use Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month
Heavy Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
NOTE: Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other industry information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1.28 23 1.19 21 1.59 27
Performing Arts, Spectator, and Related Industries 2.40 16 2.20 14 1.95 11
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries 1.69 15 1.61 14 2.34 21
Accommodations and Food Services 0.77 46 0.72 42 0.67 40
Traveler Accommodation 1.40 12 1.29 11 1.92 16
Food Services and Drinking Places 0.84 43 0.78 39 0.72 36
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 0.64 34 0.57 30 0.76 42
Repair and Maintenance 1.02 26 0.93 23 1.40 37
Automotive Repair and Maintenance 1.32 22 1.23 20 1.81 32
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment 2.59 9 1.85 6 4.17 16
Personal and Laundry Services 1.32 18 1.21 17 1.21 18
Personal Care Services 1.68 13 1.57 12 1.68 13
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations 0.77 7 0.74 7 1.00 9
Religious Organizations 0.29 2 0.17 1 0.49 3
Civic and Social Organizations 2.36 7 2.30 7 1.48 4
Public Administration 0.59 37 0.51 33 0.53 34
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support 1.71 30 1.51 27 0.76 13
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities 0.48 12 0.40 10 0.88 22
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Industry Category Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.08 92 0.16 199
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 0.63 11 1.19 22
Crop Production 1.30 10 2.01 15
Animal Production 0.59 4 1.57 11
Mining 1.10 6 2.24 12
Utilities 0.75 8 1.46 16
Construction 0.35 40 0.66 79
Manufacturing 0.21 36 0.42 75
Food Manufacturing 1.03 15 1.42 21
Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills * * 3.16 13
Apparel Manufacturing * * 2.16 8
Wood Product Manufacturing 0.80 10 1.63 21
Paper Manufacturing 0.94 5 1.90 11
Printing and Related Support Activities 0.78 6 1.94 16
Chemical Manufacturing 0.73 10 1.39 19
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing 0.72 5 2.01 16
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing 0.60 3 2.63 14
Metal Industries Manufacturing 0.81 14 1.38 25
Machinery Manufacturing 0.65 9 1.22 16
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 0.44 7 1.27 22
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing 0.34 2 1.94 10
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 0.51 14 1.07 30
Miscellaneous Manufacturing 0.55 7 1.45 19
Wholesale Trade 0.41 16 0.98 40
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 0.49 10 1.43 29
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 0.68 13 1.32 27
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Industry Category Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Retail Trade 0.26 29 0.45 50
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 0.83 11 1.22 17
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores 0.61 3 1.53 8
Electronics and Appliance Stores 1.38 10 2.40 18
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers 0.73 7 1.50 15
Food and Beverage Stores (including Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores) 0.59 12 1.08 22
Health and Personal Care Stores 1.17 9 1.90 15
Gasoline Stations 1.34 6 2.41 11
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores 1.23 12 1.67 16
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores 0.80 4 1.14 6
General Merchandise Stores * * 3.14 8
Department Stores 0.55 4 1.48 12
Miscellaneous Store Retailers 0.73 6 1.02 8
Non-Store Retailers 1.12 9 1.68 13
Transportation and Warehousing 0.34 17 0.65 34
Air Transportation 0.29 1 1.94 9
Rail Transportation * * 2.96 7
Truck Transportation 0.66 10 1.16 18
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation 0.98 6 1.44 9
Support Activities for Transportation 0.72 5 2.19 15
Postal Service 0.48 4 1.70 14
Warehousing and Storage * * 2.20 6
Information 0.45 13 0.91 26
Publishing Industries (except Internet) 1.24 11 1.37 12
Broadcasting (except Internet) and Telecommunications 0.39 6 1.29 22
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services 0.97 3 2.30 7
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Industry Category Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Finance and Insurance 0.30 18 0.63 38
Securities, Commodity Contracts, Funds, Trusts and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities 0.62 7 1.56 18
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities 0.59 12 1.18 25
Banking, Savings Institutions (including Credit Unions) and Related Activities 0.38 6 0.89 15
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 0.56 11 1.09 22
Real Estate 0.58 10 1.23 21
Rental and Leasing Services (including Leasers of Non- Financial Intangible Assets) 1.68 5 1.91 6
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 0.28 22 0.52 41
Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative, Support, Waste Management, and Remediation Services 0.52 22 0.93 41
Investigation and Security Services 0.92 5 1.91 11
Janitorial Services 1.26 12 1.61 15
Landscaping Services 1.29 12 2.27 24
Waste Management and Remediation Services 0.85 3 * *
Educational Services 0.12 11 0.39 36
Elementary and Secondary Schools 0.15 11 0.42 30
Colleges 0.12 2 0.89 14
Health Care and Social Assistance 0.20 27 0.35 47
Home Health Care Services * * 1.61 10
Hospitals 0.21 7 0.67 23
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities 0.56 10 1.03 18
Social Assistance 0.41 9 0.76 17
Individual and Family Services 0.70 6 1.70 16
Child Day Care Services 0.54 7 0.63 8
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Industry Category Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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 the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other industry information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 0.74 13 1.20 21
Performing Arts, Spectator, and Related Industries 1.74 11 2.48 15
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries 0.77 7 1.41 12
Accommodations and Food Services 0.45 26 0.87 54
Traveler Accommodation 0.69 5 1.94 17
Food Services and Drinking Places 0.49 25 0.93 51
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 0.29 15 0.68 38
Repair and Maintenance 0.49 12 1.11 28
Automotive Repair and Maintenance 0.66 11 1.44 24
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment 1.12 4 2.30 8
Personal and Laundry Services 0.62 8 1.41 21
Personal Care Services 0.88 7 2.00 16
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations 0.20 2 1.01 10
Religious Organizations 0.32 2 0.80 4
Civic and Social Organizations 0.19 1 0.84 2
Public Administration 0.24 15 0.56 36
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support 0.68 12 1.12 20
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities 0.21 5 0.96 24
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Table 3.7SE – Illicit Drug, Marijuana, and Heavy Alcohol Use in the Past Month among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Establishment Size: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Establishment Size Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use2
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
3 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown establishment size information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total3 0.15 188 0.13 155 0.16 198
Less Than 10 Employees 0.31 94 0.27 82 0.31 96
10-24 Employees 0.38 75 0.33 66 0.34 68
25-99 Employees 0.29 81 0.24 66 0.33 92
100-499 Employees 0.27 64 0.22 53 0.36 84
500 or More Employees 0.30 50 0.25 41 0.36 60
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Establishment Size Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown establishment size information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total1 0.08 92 0.16 199
Less Than 10 Employees 0.18 54 0.32 100
10-24 Employees 0.22 43 0.37 75
25-99 Employees 0.14 39 0.33 92
100-499 Employees 0.20 46 0.38 89
500 or More Employees 0.15 25 0.35 59
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Table 4.1SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.33 540 0.26 744 0.31 611
Age            
18-25 0.37 69 0.35 122 0.41 73
26-34 0.57 186 0.47 288 0.58 218
35-49 0.46 296 0.38 428 0.44 346
50-64 0.89 327 0.72 406 0.85 365
Gender            
Male 0.43 390 0.35 529 0.42 432
Female 0.46 309 0.37 434 0.44 352
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.35 493 0.28 688 0.33 571
White 0.37 414 0.31 588 0.36 486
Black or African American 0.88 209 0.64 280 0.87 234
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.89 50 2.83 50 4.23 48
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 5.57 34 * * * *
Asian 2.13 113 1.40 157 1.90 128
Two or More Races 2.64 34 2.31 51 2.73 46
Hispanic or Latino 0.92 184 0.83 277 0.91 185
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Table 4.2SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.33 540 0.26 744 0.31 611
Education            
Less Than High School 0.83 146 0.79 210 0.84 131
High School Graduate 0.54 247 0.43 332 0.55 275
Some College 0.63 271 0.46 359 0.62 306
College Graduate 0.62 290 0.49 415 0.58 352
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 0.82 114 0.84 175 0.78 105
$20,000-49,999 0.47 258 0.43 373 0.54 301
$50,000-74,999 0.65 235 0.50 328 0.61 277
$75,000 or More 0.64 331 0.45 444 0.55 345
Geographic Region            
Northeast 0.73 198 0.55 278 0.65 220
Midwest 0.52 186 0.42 275 0.48 229
South 0.55 337 0.43 470 0.54 382
West 0.84 323 0.72 424 0.82 356
County Type1            
Large MSA 0.48 439 0.39 632 0.46 529
Small MSA 0.54 312 0.44 463 0.51 342
MiSA 0.90 155 0.73 233 0.81 171
Noncore Adjacent with Town 1.33 128 1.28 183 1.53 132
Noncore Adjacent, No Town 3.76 87 2.72 114 3.40 75
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent 2.30 59 2.19 86 2.97 63
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Table 4.3SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.83 0.35 0.75 0.28 0.93 0.33
Age            
18-25 0.73 0.41 0.72 0.39 0.84 0.47
26-34 1.58 0.62 1.58 0.50 1.85 0.61
35-49 1.60 0.48 1.45 0.38 1.74 0.44
50-64 4.45 0.89 3.86 0.74 4.45 0.87
Gender            
Male 1.05 0.46 0.98 0.38 1.14 0.44
Female 1.40 0.48 1.22 0.39 1.57 0.46
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.84 0.36 0.79 0.29 0.98 0.35
White 0.93 0.39 0.90 0.33 1.08 0.38
Black or African American 2.91 0.89 2.34 0.65 3.09 0.90
American Indian or Alaska Native * 5.21 * 3.04 * 4.49
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 5.92 * * * *
Asian * 2.17 * 1.45 * 1.90
Two or More Races 4.45 2.96 4.81 2.56 5.40 2.99
Hispanic or Latino 3.03 0.97 2.75 0.87 3.40 0.93
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Table 4.4SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.83 0.35 0.75 0.28 0.93 0.33
Education            
Less Than High School 1.79 0.91 1.77 0.87 1.97 0.91
High School Graduate 1.35 0.58 1.27 0.46 1.42 0.57
Some College 1.65 0.66 1.41 0.49 1.76 0.65
College Graduate 1.83 0.64 1.83 0.50 2.25 0.59
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 1.77 0.89 1.71 0.93 1.73 0.86
$20,000-49,999 1.28 0.51 1.17 0.46 1.46 0.57
$50,000-74,999 1.80 0.67 1.76 0.52 2.16 0.62
$75,000 or More 2.06 0.66 1.86 0.46 2.21 0.57
Geographic Region            
Northeast 1.77 0.79 1.68 0.62 2.04 0.73
Midwest 1.45 0.55 1.28 0.44 1.57 0.50
South 1.42 0.59 1.36 0.45 1.51 0.55
West 1.98 0.85 1.69 0.76 2.31 0.85
County Type2            
Large MSA 1.17 0.51 1.01 0.42 1.30 0.48
Small MSA 1.57 0.57 1.35 0.45 1.63 0.53
MiSA 2.22 0.95 2.50 0.76 2.58 0.88
Noncore Adjacent with Town 4.07 1.36 4.49 1.24 4.88 1.47
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 4.08 * 2.83 * 3.70
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.48 * 2.34 * 3.12
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Table 4.5SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 109 517 164 710 129 592
Age            
18-25 24 63 38 111 25 67
26-34 52 178 75 273 61 207
35-49 77 277 99 404 84 329
50-64 49 322 75 403 62 365
Gender            
Male 102 362 144 494 113 410
Female 39 308 65 427 54 350
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 101 478 147 661 122 555
White 92 400 139 565 118 469
Black or African American 37 203 48 275 37 228
American Indian or Alaska Native * 49 * 48 * 46
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 33 * * * *
Asian 7 113 * 155 * 126
Two or More Races 4 34 * 50 * 46
Hispanic or Latino 42 170 57 258 38 176
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Table 4.6SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.90 0.35 0.79 0.27 0.91 0.33
Age            
18-25 0.82 0.40 0.78 0.38 0.89 0.46
26-34 1.59 0.60 1.44 0.50 1.76 0.62
35-49 1.70 0.47 1.35 0.38 1.67 0.45
50-64 3.47 0.90 3.17 0.73 3.56 0.88
Gender            
Male 1.01 0.46 0.87 0.38 1.04 0.45
Female 1.76 0.47 1.48 0.38 1.86 0.45
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.93 0.37 0.82 0.28 0.96 0.35
White 0.96 0.39 0.86 0.31 1.02 0.38
Black or African American 3.52 0.90 2.31 0.66 3.81 0.89
American Indian or Alaska Native * 5.14 * 3.05 * 4.57
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 5.80 * * * *
Asian 5.03 2.21 * 1.43 * 1.92
Two or More Races 5.11 2.83 * 2.42 * 2.89
Hispanic or Latino 3.18 0.92 2.71 0.85 2.97 0.94
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Table 4.7SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 109 517 164 710 129 592
Education            
Less Than High School 37 137 57 201 35 127
High School Graduate 65 231 86 312 72 257
Some College 53 262 84 342 72 291
College Graduate 52 285 76 401 69 342
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 27 108 42 165 25 99
$20,000-49,999 62 248 94 355 71 290
$50,000-74,999 59 223 81 308 64 265
$75,000 or More 55 323 84 431 76 383
Geographic Region            
Northeast 45 186 74 269 57 213
Midwest 52 179 76 261 62 219
South 61 325 94 449 65 372
West 58 308 83 402 74 344
County Type2            
Large MSA 83 423 133 599 104 513
Small MSA 63 292 87 433 64 325
MiSA 31 146 44 219 33 163
Noncore Adjacent with Town 25 117 32 169 27 121
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 85 * 111 * 73
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 57 * 81 * 60
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Table 4.8SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.90 0.35 0.79 0.27 0.91 0.33
Education            
Less Than High School 2.11 0.89 2.18 0.82 2.18 0.91
High School Graduate 1.51 0.58 1.27 0.46 1.56 0.57
Some College 1.59 0.67 1.35 0.49 1.78 0.65
College Graduate 1.93 0.64 1.86 0.48 2.09 0.58
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 2.13 0.87 2.29 0.89 2.22 0.82
$20,000-49,999 1.29 0.51 1.27 0.46 1.43 0.57
$50,000-74,999 2.08 0.69 1.54 0.52 1.94 0.64
$75,000 or More 1.84 0.66 1.60 0.45 1.83 0.56
Geographic Region            
Northeast 2.25 0.72 1.72 0.58 2.17 0.68
Midwest 1.44 0.57 1.18 0.43 1.36 0.51
South 1.55 0.59 1.53 0.44 1.54 0.56
West 2.23 0.87 1.81 0.75 2.34 0.87
County Type2            
Large MSA 1.33 0.50 1.17 0.41 1.30 0.48
Small MSA 1.56 0.55 1.18 0.45 1.51 0.53
MiSA 2.46 0.96 2.24 0.77 2.53 0.89
Noncore Adjacent with Town 4.16 1.34 4.22 1.25 4.52 1.49
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 4.01 * 2.99 * 3.76
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.55 * 2.42 * 3.30
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Table 4.9SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 1.30 0.34 1.41 0.27 1.52 0.32
Age            
18-25 1.14 0.39 1.15 0.36 1.18 0.43
26-34 2.53 0.58 2.89 0.48 3.23 0.58
35-49 3.04 0.47 2.97 0.38 3.30 0.44
50-64 * 0.89 * 0.72 * 0.86
Gender            
Male 1.60 0.44 1.64 0.36 1.84 0.42
Female 2.28 0.47 2.70 0.37 2.85 0.44
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.36 0.35 1.57 0.28 1.66 0.34
White 1.50 0.38 1.67 0.31 1.81 0.37
Black or African American 3.56 0.90 4.33 0.65 4.21 0.87
American Indian or Alaska Native * 4.97 * 2.68 * 4.20
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 5.63 * * * *
Asian * 2.15 * 1.41 * 1.87
Two or More Races * 2.72 * 2.41 * 2.84
Hispanic or Latino 4.12 0.94 3.48 0.85 4.37 0.92
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Table 4.10SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.81 0.35 0.76 0.27 0.89 0.33
Age            
18-25 0.77 0.42 0.73 0.38 0.88 0.46
26-34 1.33 0.61 1.40 0.48 1.67 0.62
35-49 1.53 0.47 1.27 0.39 1.60 0.45
50-64 4.05 0.91 3.62 0.73 4.11 0.87
Gender            
Male 0.97 0.47 0.94 0.37 1.11 0.45
Female 1.49 0.47 1.31 0.38 1.59 0.45
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.89 0.37 0.79 0.29 0.93 0.35
White 0.94 0.40 0.87 0.32 1.00 0.38
Black or African American 2.81 0.93 1.93 0.67 3.10 0.91
American Indian or Alaska Native * 5.27 * 3.13 * 4.39
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian * 2.26 * 1.44 * 1.92
Two or More Races * 2.85 * 2.47 * 2.92
Hispanic or Latino 2.32 1.00 2.28 0.87 2.50 0.93
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Table 4.11SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.81 0.35 0.76 0.27 0.89 0.33
Education            
Less Than High School 1.91 0.92 2.10 0.86 1.93 0.91
High School Graduate 1.44 0.57 1.25 0.46 1.52 0.57
Some College 1.61 0.67 1.32 0.49 1.72 0.66
College Graduate 1.77 0.64 1.70 0.50 1.84 0.59
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 1.93 0.88 2.03 0.91 1.97 0.84
$20,000-49,999 1.21 0.50 1.18 0.46 1.36 0.57
$50,000-74,999 1.88 0.69 1.45 0.53 1.87 0.64
$75,000 or More 1.83 0.67 1.61 0.47 1.76 0.58
Geographic Region            
Northeast 1.89 0.80 1.91 0.56 2.01 0.67
Midwest 1.40 0.59 1.08 0.46 1.34 0.53
South 1.40 0.57 1.38 0.44 1.62 0.56
West 1.83 0.87 1.80 0.76 2.10 0.88
County Type1            
Large MSA 1.21 0.51 1.14 0.41 1.28 0.48
Small MSA 1.39 0.57 1.24 0.46 1.46 0.53
MiSA 2.28 0.97 2.07 0.78 2.52 0.85
Noncore Adjacent with Town 3.57 1.47 4.04 1.35 4.22 1.62
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 3.92 * 2.75 * 3.69
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.44 4.61 2.30 * 3.11
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Table 4.12SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 94 520 142 715 115 584
Age            
18-25 25 62 42 108 27 66
26-34 50 178 75 270 58 206
35-49 65 286 92 414 80 331
50-64 39 320 58 398 52 357
Gender            
Male 80 378 115 515 91 415
Female 51 300 75 418 65 340
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 86 479 133 661 109 546
White 78 404 122 571 102 465
Black or African American 35 199 49 266 36 226
American Indian or Alaska Native * 49 * 49 * 47
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 33 * * * *
Asian * 113 * 157 * 127
Two or More Races 7 33 13 48 9 45
Hispanic or Latino 38 177 50 272 40 179
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Table 4.13SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 94 520 142 715 115 584
Education            
Less Than High School 32 141 50 204 34 126
High School Graduate 53 242 74 324 59 267
Some College 54 261 76 344 63 294
College Graduate 43 286 69 404 62 341
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 33 107 44 164 29 99
$20,000-49,999 58 251 87 362 69 287
$50,000-74,999 39 229 69 314 55 269
$75,000 or More 53 323 69 431 66 383
Geographic Region            
Northeast 40 190 59 264 50 213
Midwest 36 184 61 267 47 220
South 56 332 86 458 61 370
West 53 300 75 401 69 331
County Type2            
Large MSA 72 418 112 596 90 504
Small MSA 54 302 73 450 62 329
MiSA 21 151 36 221 26 166
Noncore Adjacent with Town 14 125 24 176 15 126
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 86 * 109 * 72
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 57 * 81 * 62
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Table 4.14SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 45 536 74 735 54 604
Age            
18-25 15 67 24 117 14 71
26-34 24 186 42 282 29 215
35-49 32 296 50 428 36 345
50-64 * 327 * 404 * 364
Gender            
Male 40 388 62 521 45 425
Female 21 309 36 430 30 352
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 39 494 66 680 50 565
White 35 415 57 583 44 482
Black or African American 17 206 29 274 19 231
American Indian or Alaska Native * 49 * 49 * 47
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 34 * * * *
Asian * 113 * 156 * 126
Two or More Races * 34 * 49 * 46
Hispanic or Latino 24 181 35 273 21 183
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Table 4.15SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 1.30 0.34 1.41 0.27 1.52 0.32
Education            
Less Than High School 2.98 0.85 3.00 0.82 2.68 0.88
High School Graduate 2.29 0.56 2.35 0.45 2.33 0.56
Some College 2.42 0.64 2.41 0.47 3.06 0.62
College Graduate 3.59 0.63 4.74 0.50 5.15 0.59
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 2.76 0.84 2.76 0.87 2.69 0.81
$20,000-49,999 2.01 0.48 2.07 0.44 2.22 0.55
$50,000-74,999 3.55 0.66 3.15 0.50 4.04 0.62
$75,000 or More 3.06 0.65 3.77 0.46 3.87 0.55
Geographic Region            
Northeast 3.07 0.75 2.75 0.56 3.44 0.68
Midwest 2.48 0.53 2.70 0.42 2.97 0.47
South 2.07 0.56 2.31 0.44 2.35 0.54
West 2.96 0.86 3.42 0.74 3.66 0.83
County Type1            
Large MSA 1.81 0.49 2.18 0.40 2.14 0.46
Small MSA 2.26 0.56 1.92 0.44 2.33 0.52
MiSA 4.33 0.93 3.63 0.74 4.48 0.84
Noncore Adjacent with Town * 1.34 * 1.28 * 1.52
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 3.80 * 2.73 * 3.46
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.38 * 2.21 * 2.99
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Table 4.16SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 45 536 74 735 54 604
Education            
Less Than High School 26 139 39 204 19 129
High School Graduate 26 249 37 331 26 274
Some College 22 270 41 355 37 301
College Graduate 17 289 31 413 25 350
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 21 109 33 168 18 102
$20,000-49,999 30 257 44 370 31 300
$50,000-74,999 19 235 37 324 29 276
$75,000 or More 21 329 35 439 30 391
Geographic Region            
Northeast 19 197 32 276 23 217
Midwest 18 188 31 274 24 229
South 29 336 45 465 31 379
West 22 318 37 415 29 348
County Type1            
Large MSA 34 435 58 620 42 520
Small MSA 25 311 39 459 26 340
MiSA 15 155 22 229 15 171
Noncore Adjacent with Town * 127 * 180 * 129
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 87 * 114 * 74
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 59 * 85 * 63
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Table 4.17SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 106 520 161 709 132 586
Age            
18-25 25 63 42 107 27 65
26-34 50 177 75 269 63 205
35-49 68 289 98 418 83 335
50-64 58 321 76 402 69 356
Gender            
Male 95 374 137 489 113 409
Female 52 303 81 421 66 340
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 97 479 146 657 122 548
White 87 399 129 560 113 461
Black or African American 41 202 57 264 38 227
American Indian or Alaska Native * 49 * 50 * 47
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * *
Asian * 111 * 156 * 126
Two or More Races * 33 * 48 * 45
Hispanic or Latino 44 169 62 256 42 171
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Table 4.18SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 106 520 161 709 132 586
Education            
Less Than High School 39 139 60 200 36 128
High School Graduate 63 236 86 320 67 263
Some College 60 260 85 341 76 293
College Graduate 52 283 78 401 73 338
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 36 103 50 161 32 97
$20,000-49,999 62 248 96 353 73 289
$50,000-74,999 51 226 73 313 64 266
$75,000 or More 62 323 88 423 78 380
Geographic Region            
Northeast 38 195 62 266 46 211
Midwest 52 178 67 260 57 219
South 58 328 98 445 77 364
West 61 306 89 409 78 345
County Type1            
Large MSA 82 421 127 600 106 505
Small MSA 64 291 93 427 71 321
MiSA 25 150 38 220 30 161
Noncore Adjacent with Town 23 120 32 169 24 125
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 82 * 107 * 70
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 56 12 80 * 59
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Table 4.19SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 80 522 119 725 96 594
Age            
18-25 22 64 38 112 25 68
26-34 42 181 63 275 48 212
35-49 54 287 75 415 68 334
50-64 36 320 52 400 45 360
Gender            
Male 69 379 99 520 79 420
Female 38 302 59 424 49 346
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 72 480 110 670 89 555
White 64 406 103 577 84 474
Black or African American 33 199 42 268 31 226
American Indian or Alaska Native * 50 * 50 * 48
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 34 * * * *
Asian * 113 * 157 * 127
Two or More Races 7 33 11 49 * 45
Hispanic or Latino 33 179 42 274 36 180
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Table 4.20SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.91 0.34 0.88 0.27 1.05 0.32
Age            
18-25 0.81 0.41 0.80 0.38 0.93 0.46
26-34 1.73 0.60 1.82 0.49 2.04 0.61
35-49 1.82 0.47 1.79 0.37 1.99 0.44
50-64 5.41 0.89 4.19 0.73 5.25 0.87
Gender            
Male 1.15 0.45 1.11 0.37 1.23 0.44
Female 1.55 0.47 1.40 0.38 1.79 0.45
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.91 0.36 0.92 0.29 1.07 0.34
White 0.98 0.38 1.03 0.32 1.18 0.37
Black or African American 3.17 0.90 2.50 0.66 3.26 0.89
American Indian or Alaska Native * 5.09 * 2.97 * 4.31
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 5.78 * * * *
Asian * 2.16 * 1.43 * 1.91
Two or More Races 4.90 2.90 5.29 2.52 * 2.95
Hispanic or Latino 3.97 0.94 3.36 0.86 4.34 0.92
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Table 4.21SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 80 522 119 725 96 594
Education            
Less Than High School 28 141 42 205 30 127
High School Graduate 44 241 64 325 51 269
Some College 48 264 65 350 55 297
College Graduate 35 284 55 407 46 347
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 28 108 38 168 26 100
$20,000-49,999 52 254 77 365 61 292
$50,000-74,999 31 232 59 318 48 271
$75,000 or More 44 324 54 435 51 388
Geographic Region            
Northeast 36 188 50 265 44 212
Midwest 29 183 51 269 38 224
South 45 333 68 467 49 379
West 47 304 66 405 58 337
County Type1            
Large MSA 60 423 91 610 74 516
Small MSA 47 302 66 453 55 331
MiSA 19 152 32 223 23 167
Noncore Adjacent with Town 12 127 20 177 * 126
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 86 * 113 * 74
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 58 * 83 * 62
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Table 4.22SE – Workplace Provides Educational Information, Prepares a Written Policy, or Maintains an EAP concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Educational Information about
Drug or Alcohol Use
Written Policy about
Drug or Alcohol Use
EAP
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
EAP = Employee Assistance Program.
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.91 0.34 0.88 0.27 1.05 0.32
Education            
Less Than High School 1.89 0.88 1.93 0.84 2.11 0.89
High School Graduate 1.49 0.57 1.45 0.45 1.62 0.57
Some College 1.87 0.65 1.64 0.49 2.06 0.64
College Graduate 1.93 0.64 2.18 0.49 2.51 0.59
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 1.91 0.88 2.00 0.90 2.06 0.84
$20,000-49,999 1.42 0.50 1.33 0.46 1.64 0.57
$50,000-74,999 1.95 0.67 2.07 0.51 2.57 0.61
$75,000 or More 2.38 0.65 2.32 0.45 2.50 0.56
Geographic Region            
Northeast 1.97 0.77 1.80 0.60 2.21 0.72
Midwest 1.57 0.55 1.49 0.43 1.77 0.49
South 1.51 0.58 1.53 0.44 1.69 0.54
West 2.26 0.84 2.16 0.74 2.65 0.85
County Type1            
Large MSA 1.27 0.50 1.15 0.41 1.43 0.48
Small MSA 1.72 0.56 1.64 0.44 1.86 0.52
MiSA 2.44 0.92 2.65 0.75 2.78 0.84
Noncore Adjacent with Town 4.85 1.38 5.27 1.23 * 1.47
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 3.85 * 2.83 * 3.55
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.48 * 2.27 * 3.00
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Table 5.1SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.33 485 0.34 580 0.34 541 0.29 418
Age                
18-25 0.39 72 0.39 86 0.37 77 0.35 61
26-34 0.53 167 0.58 217 0.56 197 0.52 154
35-49 0.44 272 0.46 323 0.45 294 0.42 231
50-64 0.83 272 0.88 320 0.86 296 0.78 238
Gender                
Male 0.43 367 0.43 419 0.43 394 0.39 308
Female 0.45 265 0.50 327 0.49 303 0.43 240
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.34 445 0.37 543 0.37 506 0.32 394
White 0.35 358 0.39 447 0.39 414 0.34 330
Black or African American 0.87 180 0.81 219 0.83 208 0.84 169
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.44 40 4.24 43 4.21 41 4.49 42
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * 5.57 39 5.73 39 5.68 30
Asian 2.03 108 2.19 130 2.16 123 1.37 69
Two or More Races 2.56 32 2.64 38 2.68 35 2.34 29
Hispanic or Latino 0.93 192 0.89 202 0.90 196 0.79 149
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Table 5.2SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.33 485 0.34 580 0.34 541 0.29 418
Education                
Less Than High School 0.89 165 0.88 175 0.85 164 0.84 143
High School Graduate 0.51 232 0.53 274 0.57 265 0.52 218
Some College 0.60 239 0.65 288 0.63 264 0.57 212
College Graduate 0.54 221 0.59 269 0.58 254 0.47 187
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 0.84 118 0.90 137 0.87 126 0.79 106
$20,000-49,999 0.50 253 0.51 296 0.52 281 0.47 233
$50,000-74,999 0.69 228 0.66 263 0.67 248 0.63 191
$75,000 or More 0.56 260 0.64 329 0.62 298 0.56 240
Geographic Region                
Northeast 0.67 175 0.75 217 0.75 207 0.61 144
Midwest 0.52 171 0.56 214 0.58 200 0.52 153
South 0.52 308 0.50 373 0.54 346 0.48 280
West 0.92 284 0.97 323 0.91 301 0.75 228
County Type1                
Large MSA 0.48 399 0.51 482 0.50 443 0.41 334
Small MSA 0.57 281 0.58 349 0.59 325 0.53 243
MiSA 0.85 134 0.89 178 0.88 156 0.83 122
Noncore Adjacent with Town 1.26 108 1.27 136 1.18 115 1.29 104
Noncore Adjacent, No Town 2.99 67 3.50 86 4.15 84 3.47 71
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent 2.75 65 2.83 73 2.92 59 2.62 55
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Table 5.3SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.83 0.35 0.86 0.36 0.78 0.36 0.66 0.32
Age                
18-25 0.66 0.44 0.75 0.43 0.72 0.42 0.65 0.39
26-34 1.46 0.59 1.67 0.62 1.60 0.61 1.32 0.56
35-49 1.62 0.46 1.72 0.46 1.61 0.47 1.37 0.43
50-64 4.11 0.84 4.86 0.89 4.25 0.86 3.70 0.79
Gender                
Male 1.03 0.46 1.06 0.46 1.02 0.46 0.83 0.42
Female 1.34 0.47 1.39 0.52 1.29 0.51 1.17 0.45
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.86 0.36 0.89 0.39 0.80 0.39 0.69 0.34
White 0.94 0.38 1.00 0.41 0.87 0.41 0.77 0.37
Black or African American 2.61 0.87 3.09 0.84 3.00 0.86 2.52 0.87
American Indian or Alaska Native * 4.68 * 4.51 * 4.51 * 4.78
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 2.05 * 2.23 * 2.20 * 1.40
Two or More Races * 2.82 5.74 2.95 3.89 2.96 * 2.62
Hispanic or Latino 2.67 0.99 2.79 0.94 2.81 0.95 2.14 0.84
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Table 5.4SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.83 0.35 0.86 0.36 0.78 0.36 0.66 0.32
Education                
Less Than High School 1.79 0.97 2.02 0.96 1.94 0.93 1.63 0.94
High School Graduate 1.33 0.54 1.46 0.56 1.38 0.61 1.17 0.56
Some College 1.50 0.63 1.48 0.68 1.47 0.67 1.25 0.61
College Graduate 1.64 0.58 2.00 0.61 1.68 0.61 1.44 0.51
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 1.53 0.94 1.70 1.01 1.55 0.98 1.43 0.88
$20,000-49,999 1.19 0.54 1.28 0.54 1.27 0.55 1.13 0.49
$50,000-74,999 1.99 0.72 2.02 0.70 1.84 0.70 1.48 0.68
$75,000 or More 1.74 0.59 2.02 0.67 1.89 0.65 1.47 0.59
Geographic Region                
Northeast 1.43 0.73 1.52 0.81 1.43 0.80 1.13 0.68
Midwest 1.45 0.55 1.42 0.59 1.43 0.61 1.46 0.55
South 1.59 0.55 1.52 0.53 1.44 0.57 1.13 0.50
West 1.91 0.97 2.18 1.01 1.79 0.96 1.45 0.81
County Type2                
Large MSA 1.16 0.50 1.21 0.53 1.10 0.53 0.87 0.44
Small MSA 1.43 0.59 1.53 0.61 1.37 0.62 1.29 0.57
MiSA 2.51 0.90 2.71 0.91 2.67 0.90 2.25 0.85
Noncore Adjacent with Town 3.85 1.37 3.89 1.31 3.60 1.26 3.92 1.31
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 2.81 * 3.29 * 3.98 * 3.48
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.85 * 2.90 * 3.08 * 2.80
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Table 5.5SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 111 464 135 553 121 513 102 399
Age                
18-25 19 68 27 80 25 71 19 57
26-34 49 158 62 204 56 184 44 144
35-49 74 256 85 304 74 281 69 217
50-64 56 266 66 311 61 286 51 232
Gender                
Male 104 342 125 389 113 363 96 288
Female 38 262 45 323 42 299 31 236
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 103 425 127 520 113 482 96 381
White 95 338 115 426 101 394 86 317
Black or African American 41 175 44 214 44 203 35 168
American Indian or Alaska Native * 39 * 41 * 39 * 40
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 108 * 127 * 120 * 69
Two or More Races * 32 * 37 * 34 * 28
Hispanic or Latino 36 184 42 194 39 188 33 141
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Table 5.6SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.89 0.35 0.95 0.37 0.94 0.37 0.87 0.31
Age                
18-25 0.75 0.43 0.87 0.44 0.87 0.41 0.73 0.39
26-34 1.56 0.57 1.65 0.62 1.63 0.60 1.51 0.55
35-49 1.60 0.47 1.61 0.49 1.49 0.48 1.53 0.43
50-64 3.44 0.86 3.66 0.89 3.76 0.87 3.41 0.80
Gender                
Male 1.03 0.47 1.07 0.47 1.08 0.47 0.99 0.42
Female 1.68 0.46 1.83 0.51 1.77 0.50 1.44 0.44
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.91 0.37 0.99 0.39 0.98 0.39 0.90 0.34
White 0.95 0.38 1.02 0.41 1.00 0.41 0.91 0.37
Black or African American 3.78 0.89 3.42 0.85 3.60 0.85 3.86 0.87
American Indian or Alaska Native * 4.67 * 4.55 * 4.47 * 4.82
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 2.09 * 2.24 * 2.20 * 1.42
Two or More Races * 2.72 * 2.81 * 2.85 * 2.49
Hispanic or Latino 3.01 0.97 2.85 0.94 2.82 0.97 2.82 0.82
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Table 5.7SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.89 0.35 0.95 0.37 0.94 0.37 0.87 0.31
Education                
Less Than High School 2.30 0.96 2.38 0.93 2.19 0.91 2.24 0.90
High School Graduate 1.40 0.53 1.46 0.56 1.45 0.60 1.39 0.56
Some College 1.70 0.63 1.72 0.68 1.61 0.67 1.61 0.60
College Graduate 1.77 0.57 1.99 0.62 1.98 0.61 1.68 0.49
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 2.10 0.89 2.20 0.96 2.15 0.92 1.91 0.84
$20,000-49,999 1.32 0.52 1.40 0.55 1.37 0.55 1.30 0.50
$50,000-74,999 1.98 0.73 1.91 0.69 1.95 0.71 1.93 0.66
$75,000 or More 1.73 0.60 1.88 0.69 1.89 0.67 1.76 0.59
Geographic Region                
Northeast 1.84 0.74 2.11 0.83 1.98 0.83 1.73 0.68
Midwest 1.38 0.57 1.47 0.60 1.48 0.63 1.51 0.57
South 1.62 0.54 1.75 0.53 1.69 0.56 1.62 0.50
West 2.22 0.99 2.21 1.02 2.36 0.97 1.98 0.76
County Type2                
Large MSA 1.30 0.51 1.41 0.54 1.37 0.54 1.18 0.43
Small MSA 1.44 0.62 1.55 0.62 1.56 0.62 1.63 0.56
MiSA 2.62 0.87 2.50 0.93 2.53 0.93 2.39 0.87
Noncore Adjacent with Town 3.40 1.31 4.25 1.39 4.28 1.25 3.94 1.34
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 3.22 * 3.74 * 4.40 * 3.72
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.89 * 2.99 * 2.93 * 2.92
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Table 5.8SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 65 474 75 569 66 531 54 412
Age                
18-25 18 69 26 82 22 74 18 58
26-34 33 165 43 211 39 194 31 149
35-49 45 266 55 314 47 289 39 228
50-64 28 267 * 316 28 291 21 236
Gender                
Male 56 360 66 412 58 388 48 304
Female 32 261 39 322 34 298 28 236
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 63 431 74 532 64 495 52 389
White 57 350 70 440 57 408 47 325
Black or African American 25 174 31 213 30 203 25 165
American Indian or Alaska Native * 40 * 43 * 41 * 42
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * 38 * * * *
Asian * 108 * 130 * 123 * 69
Two or More Races * 31 * 36 5 34 * 28
Hispanic or Latino 18 193 21 201 21 195 14 147
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Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.82 0.34 0.90 0.36 0.80 0.36 0.67 0.31
Age                
18-25 0.71 0.43 0.83 0.43 0.80 0.41 0.69 0.38
26-34 1.51 0.57 1.81 0.61 1.69 0.60 1.41 0.55
35-49 1.68 0.45 1.89 0.46 1.73 0.46 1.48 0.43
50-64 4.72 0.84 * 0.89 4.79 0.86 3.87 0.79
Gender                
Male 1.02 0.46 1.11 0.45 1.04 0.45 0.86 0.41
Female 1.41 0.47 1.54 0.52 1.43 0.51 1.20 0.44
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.85 0.36 0.95 0.38 0.83 0.39 0.72 0.33
White 0.94 0.37 1.08 0.41 0.88 0.41 0.80 0.36
Black or African American 2.75 0.87 3.30 0.84 3.25 0.85 2.64 0.86
American Indian or Alaska Native * 4.64 * 4.42 * 4.40 * 4.68
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * 5.99 * * * *
Asian * 2.04 * 2.22 * 2.18 * 1.39
Two or More Races * 2.79 * 2.90 4.26 2.90 * 2.56
Hispanic or Latino 2.50 0.98 2.80 0.92 2.79 0.93 2.03 0.83
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Table 5.10SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 65 474 75 569 66 531 54 412
Education                
Less Than High School 25 160 30 170 28 160 23 142
High School Graduate 38 229 50 268 41 261 36 214
Some College 39 233 46 284 43 261 30 209
College Graduate 22 218 32 266 26 250 21 186
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 19 115 26 132 23 123 19 103
$20,000-49,999 40 249 52 291 46 275 41 228
$50,000-74,999 37 222 46 258 35 244 24 189
$75,000 or More 30 260 38 324 35 295 26 240
Geographic Region                
Northeast 25 173 28 212 27 203 19 143
Midwest 25 169 32 211 29 198 23 152
South 42 304 49 371 41 343 35 278
West 34 272 38 311 33 289 27 222
County Type1                
Large MSA 50 390 58 470 49 433 40 326
Small MSA 37 274 41 345 39 318 33 241
MiSA 21 129 25 170 22 151 16 118
Noncore Adjacent with Town 12 106 13 132 12 112 11 101
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 65 * 85 * 82 * 70
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 64 * 72 * 59 * 54
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Table 5.11SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.82 0.34 0.90 0.36 0.80 0.36 0.67 0.31
Education                
Less Than High School 1.89 0.94 2.06 0.93 2.00 0.90 1.73 0.91
High School Graduate 1.37 0.53 1.56 0.55 1.45 0.60 1.33 0.55
Some College 1.60 0.62 1.63 0.68 1.61 0.66 1.31 0.60
College Graduate 1.44 0.56 2.11 0.60 1.65 0.60 1.32 0.49
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 1.51 0.91 1.91 0.98 1.68 0.95 1.47 0.87
$20,000-49,999 1.18 0.53 1.36 0.54 1.31 0.55 1.20 0.49
$50,000-74,999 2.21 0.71 2.32 0.69 2.04 0.70 1.54 0.67
$75,000 or More 1.77 0.58 2.22 0.66 2.04 0.64 1.56 0.59
Geographic Region                
Northeast 1.41 0.72 1.49 0.81 1.42 0.80 1.16 0.67
Midwest 1.45 0.54 1.58 0.58 1.54 0.60 1.35 0.54
South 1.59 0.54 1.56 0.52 1.50 0.56 1.27 0.50
West 1.88 0.96 2.35 1.00 1.85 0.95 1.47 0.79
County Type1                
Large MSA 1.11 0.50 1.29 0.53 1.11 0.52 0.87 0.44
Small MSA 1.52 0.58 1.57 0.60 1.45 0.61 1.36 0.56
MiSA 2.76 0.89 2.97 0.91 2.89 0.90 2.45 0.86
Noncore Adjacent with Town 4.62 1.32 4.74 1.28 4.42 1.23 4.33 1.31
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 3.00 * 3.51 * 4.20 * 3.50
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.86 * 2.95 * 3.07 * 2.78
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Table 5.12SE – Type of Testing Program Reported concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Establishment Size: Standard Errors of Percentages and Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Establishment Size Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Numbers
(in Thousands)
Percentage Numbers
(in Thousands)
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown workplace testing information were excluded.
1 Estimates include respondents with unknown establishment size information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total1 0.34 541 0.29 418
Less Than 10 Employees 0.47 156 0.40 126
10-24 Employees 0.69 160 0.61 130
25-99 Employees 0.64 226 0.60 186
100-499 Employees 0.66 236 0.66 184
500 or More Employees 0.75 236 0.85 180
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Table 5.13SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Occupational Categories: Standard Errors of Percentages, Numbers in Thousands, Sample Sizes, Average Age, and Percentage Distribution of Males, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.33 485 N/A 901 0.08 0.30
Management Occupations 0.81 145 N/A 283 0.20 0.87
Chief Executives 3.50 41 N/A 80 0.71 2.59
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers 3.48 32 N/A 56 0.83 3.52
Financial Occupations 1.71 52 N/A 104 0.45 1.94
Mathematical and Computer Scientists 1.53 52 N/A 116 0.38 1.58
Engineering, Architecture, and Surveyors 1.99 71 N/A 113 0.45 1.19
Drafters and Engineering Technicians 4.47 33 N/A 47 0.96 2.84
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2.61 41 N/A 74 0.64 2.93
Physical Scientists 3.69 28 N/A 54 0.86 3.99
Social Scientists and Related Workers 4.28 15 N/A 33 1.12 5.24
Community and Social Services Occupations 2.16 47 N/A 91 0.59 2.39
Legal Occupations 1.72 25 N/A 83 0.73 2.92
Lawyers 2.45 20 N/A 57 0.90 3.48
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 1.06 69 N/A 156 0.30 1.29
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 1.77 44 N/A 98 0.46 1.75
Secondary School Teachers 2.25 23 N/A 57 0.68 3.06
Special Education Teachers 2.83 9 N/A 36 1.15 4.31
Other Teachers and Instructors 2.05 34 N/A 77 0.59 2.65
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1.25 25 N/A 115 0.56 2.09
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 1.17 112 N/A 171 0.27 0.98
Health Diagnosing and Treatment Practitioners 1.81 81 N/A 128 0.41 1.57
Registered Nurses 2.52 70 N/A 98 0.50 1.35
Health Care Technical and Support Occupations 1.52 76 N/A 115 0.34 1.20
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 2.48 53 N/A 78 0.63 1.34
Protective Service Occupations 2.14 83 N/A 106 0.53 1.55
Protective Service Managers and Supervisors, Firefighter and Prevention Workers, Law Enforcement Workers 2.75 70 N/A 86 0.62 1.60
Other Protective Service Workers 3.54 46 N/A 58 0.97 3.41
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 1.23 67 N/A 127 0.33 1.27
Food Preparation Supervisors and Managers 2.76 19 N/A 40 1.00 3.15
Cooks 2.08 42 N/A 80 0.56 2.26
Food Preparation Workers 4.01 32 N/A 48 0.80 3.69
Food and Beverage Serving and Other Food Preparation Serving Related Occupations 1.67 34 N/A 72 0.53 1.86
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1.72 72 N/A 135 0.44 1.79
Personal Care and Service Occupations 1.82 49 N/A 95 0.54 1.45
Personal Appearance Workers 1.17 7 N/A 47 0.96 2.97
Child Care Workers 2.37 24 N/A 59 0.83 1.26
Personal and Homecare Aides 5.59 35 N/A 46 1.28 3.00
Sales and Related Occupations 0.79 105 N/A 236 0.24 0.92
Retail Sales 1.95 39 N/A 78 0.62 2.12
Sales Representatives, Services 4.52 27 N/A 42 1.05 3.92
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 2.37 37 N/A 78 0.63 2.32
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other occupational information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 0.84 163 N/A 268 0.20 0.76
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 2.92 36 N/A 88 0.92 3.03
Construction and Extraction Occupations 1.04 105 N/A 189 0.26 0.34
Carpenters 1.81 37 N/A 90 0.53 0.44
Carpet, Floor, Tile Installers, and Finishers 3.63 9 N/A 26 1.49 0.12
Construction Laborer 3.07 34 N/A 58 0.69 0.66
Construction Equipment Operator 3.92 34 N/A 39 1.03 1.76
Electricians 3.57 37 N/A 52 0.77 0.40
Roofers 3.99 10 N/A 25 1.00 *
Other Construction Related Workers 1.84 52 N/A 88 0.46 0.95
Extraction Workers * * N/A 18 1.26 *
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 1.43 101 N/A 146 0.32 0.49
Production Occupations 1.15 141 N/A 197 0.26 1.03
Transportation and Material-Moving Occupations 1.05 148 N/A 174 0.31 0.76
Motor Vehicle Operators * * N/A 33 1.48 *
Bus Drivers 1.25 44 N/A 45 0.93 5.41
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1.40 99 N/A 123 0.40 0.63
Material-Moving Workers 2.06 66 N/A 82 0.59 1.51
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Drug Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.34 580 N/A 904 0.08 0.30
Management Occupations 0.89 177 N/A 287 0.20 0.87
Chief Executives 3.88 47 N/A 80 0.71 2.59
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers 3.76 39 N/A 56 0.79 3.35
Financial Occupations 1.95 65 N/A 105 0.45 1.95
Mathematical and Computer Scientists 1.87 72 N/A 118 0.38 1.56
Engineering, Architecture, and Surveyors 1.98 87 N/A 116 0.46 1.19
Drafters and Engineering Technicians 3.78 38 N/A 47 0.95 2.89
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2.80 52 N/A 74 0.64 2.96
Physical Scientists 4.24 39 N/A 54 0.86 4.01
Social Scientists and Related Workers 5.24 20 N/A 32 1.15 5.17
Community and Social Services Occupations 2.35 54 N/A 95 0.60 2.35
Legal Occupations 2.19 34 N/A 83 0.73 2.93
Lawyers 3.11 26 N/A 57 0.90 3.51
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 1.14 78 N/A 152 0.29 1.28
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 1.96 53 N/A 97 0.47 1.74
Secondary School Teachers 2.57 27 N/A 57 0.68 3.05
Special Education Teachers 3.78 13 N/A 36 1.17 4.40
Other Teachers and Instructors 2.27 40 N/A 78 0.58 2.65
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1.56 36 N/A 111 0.55 2.08
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Drug Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 1.16 130 N/A 171 0.28 0.96
Health Diagnosing and Treatment Practitioners 1.81 96 N/A 127 0.40 1.58
Registered Nurses 2.32 80 N/A 98 0.49 1.32
Health Care Technical and Support Occupations 1.55 91 N/A 117 0.34 1.16
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 2.44 62 N/A 77 0.63 1.32
Protective Service Occupations 1.50 98 N/A 108 0.52 1.50
Protective Service Managers and Supervisors, Firefighter and Prevention Workers, Law Enforcement Workers 1.67 82 N/A 87 0.61 1.56
Other Protective Service Workers 3.01 51 N/A 59 0.95 3.34
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 1.24 73 N/A 125 0.33 1.26
Food Preparation Supervisors and Managers 3.20 24 N/A 40 1.00 3.15
Cooks 2.21 50 N/A 79 0.56 2.31
Food Preparation Workers 3.87 34 N/A 48 0.80 3.66
Food and Beverage Serving and Other Food Preparation Serving Related Occupations 1.77 36 N/A 70 0.49 1.83
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1.86 82 N/A 134 0.44 1.79
Personal Care and Service Occupations 1.89 53 N/A 95 0.54 1.45
Personal Appearance Workers 2.36 15 N/A 47 0.96 2.97
Child Care Workers 2.43 25 N/A 59 0.83 1.26
Personal and Homecare Aides 5.42 35 N/A 46 1.27 2.97
Sales and Related Occupations 0.88 130 N/A 239 0.24 0.92
Retail Sales 2.14 50 N/A 80 0.61 2.10
Sales Representatives, Services 4.52 31 N/A 43 1.03 3.84
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 2.88 50 N/A 79 0.64 2.32
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Drug Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other occupational information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 0.91 196 N/A 273 0.20 0.75
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 2.95 37 N/A 88 0.92 3.04
Construction and Extraction Occupations 1.09 119 N/A 191 0.26 0.34
Carpenters 1.97 41 N/A 90 0.53 0.44
Carpet, Floor, Tile Installers, and Finishers 3.87 10 N/A 26 1.50 0.12
Construction Laborer 3.11 42 N/A 58 0.68 0.65
Construction Equipment Operator 2.91 37 N/A 39 1.02 1.74
Electricians 3.47 42 N/A 53 0.78 0.41
Roofers 4.21 10 N/A 25 1.00 *
Other Construction Related Workers 1.98 59 N/A 88 0.45 0.95
Extraction Workers * * N/A 18 1.26 *
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 1.44 122 N/A 147 0.32 0.50
Production Occupations 1.10 159 N/A 199 0.25 1.03
Transportation and Material-Moving Occupations 0.95 156 N/A 172 0.31 0.75
Motor Vehicle Operators * * N/A 33 1.49 *
Bus Drivers * * N/A 45 0.93 5.39
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1.30 105 N/A 122 0.39 0.62
Material-Moving Workers 1.83 72 N/A 83 0.59 1.48
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Table 5.15SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Occupational Categories: Standard Errors of Percentages, Numbers in Thousands, Sample Sizes, Average Age, and Percentage Distribution of Males, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.34 541 N/A 901 0.08 0.30
Management Occupations 0.86 161 N/A 284 0.20 0.87
Chief Executives 3.74 42 N/A 80 0.72 2.61
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers 3.63 37 N/A 56 0.79 3.36
Financial Occupations 1.88 58 N/A 102 0.45 1.95
Mathematical and Computer Scientists 1.91 73 N/A 117 0.38 1.58
Engineering, Architecture, and Surveyors 1.95 80 N/A 115 0.47 1.21
Drafters and Engineering Technicians 4.04 34 N/A 47 0.96 2.89
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2.67 47 N/A 73 0.64 2.99
Physical Scientists 3.93 34 N/A 54 0.86 4.05
Social Scientists and Related Workers 5.15 19 N/A 31 1.16 5.19
Community and Social Services Occupations 2.24 47 N/A 90 0.59 2.39
Legal Occupations 1.99 29 N/A 82 0.73 2.96
Lawyers 2.61 20 N/A 56 0.90 3.56
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 1.07 68 N/A 152 0.30 1.31
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 1.83 46 N/A 96 0.47 1.78
Secondary School Teachers 1.99 19 N/A 56 0.70 3.12
Special Education Teachers 3.22 10 N/A 35 1.17 4.50
Other Teachers and Instructors 2.23 37 N/A 77 0.59 2.68
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1.45 33 N/A 114 0.56 2.10
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 1.16 121 N/A 167 0.28 0.97
Health Diagnosing and Treatment Practitioners 1.83 88 N/A 123 0.41 1.60
Registered Nurses 2.36 75 N/A 93 0.49 1.35
Health Care Technical and Support Occupations 1.55 85 N/A 116 0.34 1.17
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 2.42 58 N/A 77 0.64 1.33
Protective Service Occupations 1.62 96 N/A 106 0.52 1.54
Protective Service Managers and Supervisors, Firefighter and Prevention Workers, Law Enforcement Workers 1.85 80 N/A 85 0.62 1.64
Other Protective Service Workers 3.17 50 N/A 59 0.96 3.34
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 1.20 65 N/A 126 0.33 1.26
Food Preparation Supervisors and Managers 2.61 17 N/A 40 1.00 3.15
Cooks 2.19 46 N/A 80 0.56 2.26
Food Preparation Workers 4.16 33 N/A 48 0.80 3.65
Food and Beverage Serving and Other Food Preparation Serving Related Occupations 1.66 32 N/A 70 0.49 1.83
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1.75 74 N/A 133 0.44 1.80
Personal Care and Service Occupations 1.85 49 N/A 95 0.54 1.45
Personal Appearance Workers 2.18 14 N/A 47 0.96 2.97
Child Care Workers 2.37 24 N/A 59 0.83 1.26
Personal and Homecare Aides 5.59 33 N/A 46 1.28 2.99
Sales and Related Occupations 0.89 125 N/A 238 0.24 0.92
Retail Sales 2.00 46 N/A 79 0.61 2.09
Sales Representatives, Services 4.51 29 N/A 43 1.03 3.85
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 2.87 48 N/A 79 0.64 2.33
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other occupational information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 0.93 188 N/A 270 0.20 0.76
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 2.89 36 N/A 88 0.92 3.03
Construction and Extraction Occupations 1.03 104 N/A 191 0.26 0.34
Carpenters 1.75 35 N/A 89 0.53 0.44
Carpet, Floor, Tile Installers, and Finishers 3.83 9 N/A 26 1.50 0.12
Construction Laborer 3.16 39 N/A 58 0.68 0.66
Construction Equipment Operator 3.99 34 N/A 39 1.03 1.76
Electricians 3.52 36 N/A 53 0.78 0.38
Roofers 3.89 9 N/A 25 1.00 *
Other Construction Related Workers 1.87 51 N/A 87 0.46 0.96
Extraction Workers * * N/A 18 1.26 *
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 1.47 116 N/A 146 0.32 0.50
Production Occupations 1.13 154 N/A 198 0.25 1.03
Transportation and Material-Moving Occupations 1.03 152 N/A 172 0.31 0.75
Motor Vehicle Operators * * N/A 33 1.49 *
Bus Drivers 1.87 44 N/A 45 0.93 5.39
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1.39 99 N/A 122 0.40 0.62
Material-Moving Workers 1.98 70 N/A 83 0.59 1.48
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.29 418 N/A 895 0.08 0.31
Management Occupations 0.72 123 N/A 281 0.20 0.88
Chief Executives 3.45 39 N/A 80 0.71 2.59
Advertising, Marketing, Promotions, Public Relations, and Sales Managers 3.26 29 N/A 56 0.80 3.38
Financial Occupations 1.51 41 N/A 100 0.46 1.99
Mathematical and Computer Scientists 1.31 42 N/A 114 0.39 1.55
Engineering, Architecture, and Surveyors 1.94 68 N/A 112 0.47 1.19
Drafters and Engineering Technicians 3.90 26 N/A 47 1.01 2.75
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 2.40 36 N/A 73 0.65 3.01
Physical Scientists 3.12 22 N/A 53 0.87 4.07
Social Scientists and Related Workers 3.70 12 N/A 32 1.16 5.30
Community and Social Services Occupations 1.92 39 N/A 95 0.61 2.36
Legal Occupations 1.81 26 N/A 83 0.74 2.96
Lawyers 2.69 21 N/A 57 0.90 3.53
Education, Training, and Library Occupations 0.91 56 N/A 151 0.30 1.31
Elementary and Middle School Teachers 1.61 38 N/A 95 0.46 1.79
Secondary School Teachers 1.93 19 N/A 57 0.69 3.10
Special Education Teachers 2.58 8 N/A 36 1.17 4.42
Other Teachers and Instructors 1.87 29 N/A 77 0.59 2.69
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1.17 25 N/A 111 0.57 2.11
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations 1.14 98 N/A 164 0.28 0.99
Health Diagnosing and Treatment Practitioners 1.74 69 N/A 124 0.41 1.62
Registered Nurses 2.50 59 N/A 96 0.50 1.32
Health Care Technical and Support Occupations 1.48 67 N/A 112 0.34 1.19
Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides 2.43 47 N/A 76 0.65 1.31
Protective Service Occupations 1.93 83 N/A 104 0.52 1.50
Protective Service Managers and Supervisors, Firefighter and Prevention Workers, Law Enforcement Workers 2.24 73 N/A 84 0.62 1.58
Other Protective Service Workers 3.43 39 N/A 56 0.94 3.45
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 1.12 56 N/A 123 0.33 1.27
Food Preparation Supervisors and Managers 2.53 16 N/A 39 0.86 3.14
Cooks 1.96 37 N/A 78 0.57 2.26
Food Preparation Workers 3.58 26 N/A 48 0.81 3.69
Food and Beverage Serving and Other Food Preparation Serving Related Occupations 1.47 27 N/A 69 0.50 1.84
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 1.62 63 N/A 133 0.45 1.80
Personal Care and Service Occupations 1.44 37 N/A 94 0.54 1.47
Personal Appearance Workers 0.90 6 N/A 47 0.96 2.97
Child Care Workers 1.79 17 N/A 58 0.83 1.27
Personal and Homecare Aides 5.29 27 N/A 45 1.32 3.10
Sales and Related Occupations 0.75 96 N/A 238 0.25 0.93
Retail Sales 1.80 36 N/A 78 0.63 2.13
Sales Representatives, Services 4.56 27 N/A 42 1.06 3.89
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing 2.59 40 N/A 78 0.64 2.33
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Occupational Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other occupational information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 0.74 140 N/A 270 0.20 0.77
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 2.88 35 N/A 88 0.92 3.03
Construction and Extraction Occupations 0.99 99 N/A 191 0.26 0.34
Carpenters 1.63 32 N/A 89 0.53 0.44
Carpet, Floor, Tile Installers, and Finishers 3.44 8 N/A 27 1.51 0.12
Construction Laborer 3.09 35 N/A 58 0.69 0.66
Construction Equipment Operator 3.71 36 N/A 40 1.02 1.74
Electricians 3.36 35 N/A 53 0.78 0.39
Roofers 3.70 8 N/A 25 1.01 *
Other Construction Related Workers 1.86 51 N/A 88 0.45 0.95
Extraction Workers * * N/A 18 1.26 *
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 1.44 92 N/A 145 0.32 0.48
Production Occupations 1.05 115 N/A 196 0.25 1.04
Transportation and Material-Moving Occupations 1.17 133 N/A 170 0.31 0.73
Motor Vehicle Operators * * N/A 33 1.49 *
Bus Drivers 1.81 44 N/A 45 0.93 5.39
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1.58 97 N/A 121 0.40 0.62
Material-Moving Workers 1.94 52 N/A 81 0.60 1.38
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.33 485 N/A 901 0.08 0.30
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 2.14 42 N/A 90 0.59 1.64
Crop Production 3.52 27 N/A 60 0.91 2.84
Animal Production 3.09 22 N/A 53 0.93 2.68
Mining 3.52 44 N/A 47 1.05 *
Utilities 2.56 62 N/A 70 0.63 2.31
Construction 0.91 118 N/A 218 0.23 0.51
Manufacturing 0.82 188 N/A 275 0.18 0.72
Food Manufacturing 2.65 61 N/A 77 0.61 2.35
Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills 5.48 31 N/A 41 1.52 *
Apparel Manufacturing 5.61 27 N/A 44 1.18 *
Wood Product Manufacturing 2.94 54 N/A 70 0.63 2.23
Paper Manufacturing 4.33 36 N/A 48 0.90 4.28
Printing and Related Support Activities 3.29 30 N/A 57 0.81 3.45
Chemical Manufacturing 2.77 50 N/A 72 0.56 2.52
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing 3.58 48 N/A 56 0.91 3.47
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing 4.29 32 N/A 42 0.93 4.18
Metal Industries Manufacturing 2.50 56 N/A 74 0.49 2.03
Machinery Manufacturing 2.90 51 N/A 71 0.68 2.10
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 2.64 50 N/A 85 0.54 2.34
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing 4.26 26 N/A 40 0.98 4.91
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 1.93 73 N/A 101 0.49 1.63
Miscellaneous Manufacturing 2.89 43 N/A 69 0.60 2.88
Wholesale Trade 1.61 81 N/A 132 0.39 1.40
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 2.28 52 N/A 89 0.55 2.11
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 2.39 61 N/A 91 0.51 2.02
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Retail Trade 0.89 112 N/A 204 0.25 0.87
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 2.40 38 N/A 67 0.68 2.12
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores 3.35 20 N/A 46 1.09 4.28
Electronics and Appliance Stores 3.68 29 N/A 57 1.21 3.58
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers 2.92 38 N/A 57 0.70 2.85
Food and Beverage Stores (including Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores) 2.20 53 N/A 85 0.60 2.05
Health and Personal Care Stores 3.10 25 N/A 48 1.04 3.65
Gasoline Stations 3.58 17 N/A 34 1.01 3.85
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores 2.45 25 N/A 57 0.83 3.06
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores 3.05 17 N/A 42 1.06 4.00
General Merchandise Stores * * N/A 29 1.92 5.79
Department Stores 3.09 39 N/A 48 0.73 2.83
Miscellaneous Store Retailers 2.37 21 N/A 60 0.83 3.31
Non-Store Retailers 3.53 32 N/A 54 0.83 3.43
Transportation and Warehousing 1.30 134 N/A 154 0.31 1.15
Air Transportation 3.56 40 N/A 46 1.00 3.77
Rail Transportation 2.75 35 N/A 36 1.30 2.52
Truck Transportation 1.93 68 N/A 79 0.56 1.29
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation 2.76 51 N/A 57 0.88 3.93
Support Activities for Transportation 3.58 43 N/A 51 0.86 2.72
Postal Service 4.21 40 N/A 65 0.72 3.98
Warehousing and Storage 5.27 33 N/A 36 1.87 *
Information 2.00 64 N/A 115 0.46 1.99
Publishing Industries (except Internet) 2.32 18 N/A 65 0.68 3.18
Broadcasting (except Internet) and Telecommunications 2.80 57 N/A 95 0.63 2.75
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services * * N/A 33 1.36 5.65
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Finance and Insurance 1.08 67 N/A 156 0.31 1.35
Securities, Commodity Contracts, Funds, Trusts and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities 2.17 25 N/A 66 0.65 3.10
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities 1.92 45 N/A 90 0.46 2.17
Banking, Savings Institutions (including Credit Unions) and Related Activities 2.02 37 N/A 76 0.56 2.10
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.79 37 N/A 102 0.62 2.36
Real Estate 1.85 33 N/A 94 0.63 2.50
Rental and Leasing Services (including Leasers of Non- Financial Intangible Assets) 5.27 18 N/A 33 1.90 5.65
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 0.93 74 N/A 199 0.30 1.28
Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative, Support, Waste Management, and Remediation Services 1.47 71 N/A 127 0.37 1.47
Investigation and Security Services 3.75 25 N/A 42 1.04 3.03
Janitorial Services 2.83 29 N/A 57 0.75 3.37
Landscaping Services 2.66 28 N/A 61 0.80 1.44
Waste Management and Remediation Services 4.69 36 N/A 40 1.35 3.91
Educational Services 1.00 95 N/A 198 0.24 1.10
Elementary and Secondary Schools 1.14 85 N/A 171 0.27 1.18
Colleges 2.15 33 N/A 75 0.56 2.90
Health Care and Social Assistance 0.94 159 N/A 243 0.20 0.76
Home Health Care Services 4.38 31 N/A 48 0.98 1.97
Hospitals 1.72 85 N/A 113 0.43 1.61
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities 2.38 55 N/A 82 0.53 1.93
Social Assistance 1.67 39 N/A 93 0.58 1.43
Individual and Family Services 3.08 28 N/A 65 0.98 3.05
Child Day Care Services 1.82 24 N/A 63 0.72 0.96
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Alcohol Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other industry information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 2.43 46 N/A 88 0.60 2.23
Performing Arts, Spectator, and Related Industries 2.88 17 N/A 56 1.11 4.06
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries 3.10 33 N/A 52 0.81 3.02
Accommodations and Food Services 0.98 64 N/A 146 0.32 1.14
Traveler Accommodation 3.17 33 N/A 58 0.82 3.54
Food Services and Drinking Places 0.98 54 N/A 136 0.35 1.25
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 1.10 63 N/A 144 0.31 1.29
Repair and Maintenance 1.79 51 N/A 96 0.44 1.06
Automotive Repair and Maintenance 2.01 38 N/A 75 0.53 1.06
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment 5.49 27 N/A 38 1.09 2.00
Personal and Laundry Services 1.83 26 N/A 72 0.66 2.56
Personal Care Services 0.90 7 N/A 54 0.88 3.14
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations 2.02 20 N/A 55 0.68 3.02
Religious Organizations 1.41 8 N/A 44 0.90 3.92
Civic and Social Organizations 4.98 15 N/A 28 1.20 5.23
Public Administration 1.37 113 N/A 167 0.28 1.34
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support 2.48 52 N/A 90 0.51 2.63
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities 2.12 79 N/A 103 0.50 1.94
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.34 580 N/A 904 0.08 0.30
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 2.11 42 N/A 90 0.59 1.65
Crop Production 3.52 27 N/A 60 0.91 2.84
Animal Production 3.09 22 N/A 53 0.93 2.69
Mining 3.22 45 N/A 47 1.04 3.78
Utilities 2.15 65 N/A 70 0.62 2.42
Construction 0.97 137 N/A 217 0.23 0.52
Manufacturing 0.75 224 N/A 277 0.18 0.72
Food Manufacturing 2.43 68 N/A 78 0.62 2.34
Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills 5.20 35 N/A 42 1.48 *
Apparel Manufacturing 5.74 28 N/A 43 1.20 *
Wood Product Manufacturing 2.77 57 N/A 70 0.62 2.21
Paper Manufacturing 3.62 42 N/A 48 0.92 4.35
Printing and Related Support Activities 3.53 39 N/A 58 0.80 3.46
Chemical Manufacturing 2.43 60 N/A 72 0.55 2.56
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing 2.91 52 N/A 57 0.89 3.47
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing 4.06 35 N/A 43 0.93 4.22
Metal Industries Manufacturing 2.12 61 N/A 75 0.48 1.99
Machinery Manufacturing 2.71 61 N/A 72 0.68 2.06
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 2.51 67 N/A 88 0.55 2.27
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing 3.28 39 N/A 42 0.95 4.66
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 1.79 86 N/A 103 0.48 1.61
Miscellaneous Manufacturing 3.01 52 N/A 70 0.61 2.90
Wholesale Trade 1.64 98 N/A 133 0.38 1.38
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 2.34 59 N/A 89 0.54 2.10
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 2.25 76 N/A 93 0.51 2.00
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Retail Trade 0.92 129 N/A 206 0.25 0.86
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 2.56 46 N/A 67 0.68 2.09
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores 3.73 23 N/A 46 1.09 4.25
Electronics and Appliance Stores 4.10 34 N/A 56 1.20 3.54
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers 2.86 46 N/A 57 0.69 2.81
Food and Beverage Stores (including Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores) 2.25 62 N/A 86 0.59 2.03
Health and Personal Care Stores 3.41 36 N/A 52 1.02 3.74
Gasoline Stations 3.77 18 N/A 34 0.99 3.78
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores 2.72 30 N/A 57 0.83 3.06
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores 3.38 19 N/A 42 1.03 4.03
General Merchandise Stores * * N/A 31 1.83 5.47
Department Stores 2.63 43 N/A 50 0.76 2.70
Miscellaneous Store Retailers 2.71 24 N/A 60 0.83 3.29
Non-Store Retailers 3.64 36 N/A 54 0.83 3.42
Transportation and Warehousing 1.09 144 N/A 155 0.30 1.14
Air Transportation 2.86 42 N/A 47 0.99 3.78
Rail Transportation * * N/A 36 1.29 2.48
Truck Transportation 1.73 74 N/A 80 0.56 1.28
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation 2.52 52 N/A 56 0.87 3.85
Support Activities for Transportation 3.15 47 N/A 51 0.85 2.71
Postal Service 3.84 51 N/A 65 0.72 3.97
Warehousing and Storage 4.38 35 N/A 36 1.87 *
Information 2.01 78 N/A 114 0.46 1.98
Publishing Industries (except Internet) 2.89 24 N/A 63 0.67 3.17
Broadcasting (except Internet) and Telecommunications 2.83 72 N/A 96 0.63 2.75
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services 5.42 24 N/A 34 1.32 5.59
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Finance and Insurance 1.29 91 N/A 155 0.31 1.36
Securities, Commodity Contracts, Funds, Trusts and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities 2.78 39 N/A 67 0.66 3.10
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities 2.19 56 N/A 90 0.46 2.18
Banking, Savings Institutions (including Credit Unions) and Related Activities 2.51 53 N/A 78 0.55 2.08
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 2.19 47 N/A 103 0.63 2.32
Real Estate 2.29 42 N/A 95 0.64 2.48
Rental and Leasing Services (including Leasers of Non- Financial Intangible Assets) 5.74 22 N/A 34 1.86 5.55
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1.11 90 N/A 196 0.31 1.29
Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative, Support, Waste Management, and Remediation Services 1.52 80 N/A 127 0.37 1.46
Investigation and Security Services 3.79 33 N/A 45 1.01 2.89
Janitorial Services 3.14 34 N/A 57 0.75 3.35
Landscaping Services 2.85 31 N/A 60 0.80 1.45
Waste Management and Remediation Services 4.08 38 N/A 40 1.35 3.97
Educational Services 1.06 107 N/A 194 0.24 1.08
Elementary and Secondary Schools 1.19 96 N/A 169 0.27 1.15
Colleges 2.50 37 N/A 75 0.57 2.92
Health Care and Social Assistance 0.92 179 N/A 248 0.20 0.75
Home Health Care Services 4.39 33 N/A 49 1.00 1.91
Hospitals 1.66 98 N/A 120 0.43 1.59
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities 2.19 65 N/A 81 0.51 1.92
Social Assistance 1.84 45 N/A 95 0.58 1.42
Individual and Family Services 3.65 35 N/A 67 0.98 3.03
Child Day Care Services 1.91 25 N/A 64 0.71 0.93
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug Use
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other industry information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 2.48 54 N/A 88 0.60 2.23
Performing Arts, Spectator, and Related Industries 3.22 21 N/A 56 1.11 4.01
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries 3.21 38 N/A 53 0.81 3.02
Accommodations and Food Services 1.15 80 N/A 144 0.32 1.13
Traveler Accommodation 3.47 45 N/A 58 0.81 3.52
Food Services and Drinking Places 1.13 67 N/A 135 0.34 1.23
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 1.18 73 N/A 145 0.31 1.28
Repair and Maintenance 1.84 57 N/A 96 0.44 1.05
Automotive Repair and Maintenance 2.19 44 N/A 75 0.52 1.06
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment 5.40 29 N/A 38 1.09 2.00
Personal and Laundry Services 2.15 33 N/A 71 0.65 2.50
Personal Care Services 2.06 17 N/A 54 0.88 3.14
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations 2.41 25 N/A 56 0.68 3.05
Religious Organizations 2.12 12 N/A 44 0.90 3.91
Civic and Social Organizations 5.27 17 N/A 29 1.20 5.38
Public Administration 1.30 133 N/A 171 0.29 1.32
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support 2.58 60 N/A 91 0.51 2.57
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities 1.67 94 N/A 106 0.50 1.89
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.34 541 N/A 901 0.08 0.30
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 2.21 43 N/A 90 0.59 1.65
Crop Production 3.42 26 N/A 60 0.91 2.83
Animal Production 3.10 22 N/A 53 0.93 2.69
Mining 3.45 44 N/A 47 1.06 *
Utilities 2.38 64 N/A 70 0.63 2.43
Construction 0.92 119 N/A 218 0.23 0.52
Manufacturing 0.78 216 N/A 276 0.18 0.72
Food Manufacturing 2.50 66 N/A 78 0.62 2.36
Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills 5.10 34 N/A 42 1.48 *
Apparel Manufacturing 4.94 21 N/A 40 1.22 5.93
Wood Product Manufacturing 2.91 52 N/A 70 0.62 2.22
Paper Manufacturing 3.85 42 N/A 48 0.92 4.26
Printing and Related Support Activities 3.66 36 N/A 57 0.80 3.45
Chemical Manufacturing 2.56 59 N/A 72 0.55 2.57
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing 3.01 51 N/A 57 0.90 3.44
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing 3.97 34 N/A 42 0.93 4.08
Metal Industries Manufacturing 2.17 61 N/A 75 0.48 2.00
Machinery Manufacturing 2.73 58 N/A 71 0.68 2.08
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 2.42 62 N/A 88 0.55 2.29
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing 3.50 38 N/A 42 0.97 4.69
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 1.87 87 N/A 103 0.49 1.62
Miscellaneous Manufacturing 3.04 51 N/A 70 0.62 2.91
Wholesale Trade 1.61 92 N/A 134 0.38 1.39
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 2.26 55 N/A 89 0.54 2.11
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 2.29 73 N/A 93 0.52 2.01
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Retail Trade 0.96 129 N/A 207 0.25 0.87
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 2.53 44 N/A 67 0.68 2.10
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores 3.57 22 N/A 46 1.09 4.29
Electronics and Appliance Stores 3.81 31 N/A 57 1.21 3.59
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers 2.97 45 N/A 57 0.69 2.81
Food and Beverage Stores (including Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores) 2.20 56 N/A 85 0.59 2.04
Health and Personal Care Stores 3.42 34 N/A 52 1.02 3.75
Gasoline Stations 3.66 17 N/A 34 1.00 3.79
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores 2.49 26 N/A 57 0.83 3.06
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores 3.22 18 N/A 42 1.04 4.02
General Merchandise Stores * * N/A 31 1.83 5.47
Department Stores 2.78 42 N/A 49 0.71 2.71
Miscellaneous Store Retailers 2.53 22 N/A 60 0.84 3.32
Non-Store Retailers 3.63 34 N/A 54 0.83 3.43
Transportation and Warehousing 1.18 141 N/A 154 0.31 1.15
Air Transportation 3.44 40 N/A 47 1.00 3.81
Rail Transportation * * N/A 36 1.31 2.52
Truck Transportation 1.84 73 N/A 79 0.56 1.28
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation 2.76 51 N/A 56 0.88 3.94
Support Activities for Transportation 3.66 44 N/A 51 0.86 2.75
Postal Service 3.97 49 N/A 64 0.74 4.06
Warehousing and Storage 5.09 34 N/A 36 1.87 *
Information 2.07 76 N/A 115 0.46 2.00
Publishing Industries (except Internet) 2.89 23 N/A 66 0.68 3.19
Broadcasting (except Internet) and Telecommunications 2.85 70 N/A 96 0.63 2.77
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services 5.36 21 N/A 34 1.33 5.69
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Finance and Insurance 1.30 89 N/A 156 0.31 1.36
Securities, Commodity Contracts, Funds, Trusts and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities 2.76 37 N/A 67 0.66 3.11
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities 2.15 53 N/A 90 0.47 2.19
Banking, Savings Institutions (including Credit Unions) and Related Activities 2.49 51 N/A 78 0.55 2.09
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.94 41 N/A 103 0.63 2.35
Real Estate 2.07 38 N/A 95 0.64 2.50
Rental and Leasing Services (including Leasers of Non- Financial Intangible Assets) 5.26 18 N/A 34 1.86 5.57
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 1.07 84 N/A 195 0.30 1.29
Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative, Support, Waste Management, and Remediation Services 1.50 76 N/A 126 0.37 1.47
Investigation and Security Services 3.94 32 N/A 45 1.01 2.89
Janitorial Services 3.01 32 N/A 57 0.75 3.36
Landscaping Services 2.56 27 N/A 60 0.80 1.45
Waste Management and Remediation Services 4.32 38 N/A 40 1.38 3.98
Educational Services 0.98 91 N/A 193 0.24 1.11
Elementary and Secondary Schools 1.11 82 N/A 168 0.27 1.18
Colleges 2.07 30 N/A 74 0.57 2.96
Health Care and Social Assistance 0.90 166 N/A 241 0.20 0.76
Home Health Care Services 4.25 30 N/A 48 0.98 1.95
Hospitals 1.65 93 N/A 110 0.42 1.62
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities 2.41 60 N/A 81 0.52 1.94
Social Assistance 1.65 38 N/A 93 0.58 1.45
Individual and Family Services 3.27 28 N/A 65 0.99 3.11
Child Day Care Services 1.79 23 N/A 64 0.72 0.96
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other industry information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 2.45 50 N/A 88 0.60 2.24
Performing Arts, Spectator, and Related Industries 3.19 20 N/A 56 1.11 4.01
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries 3.18 35 N/A 53 0.81 3.03
Accommodations and Food Services 1.03 65 N/A 144 0.32 1.13
Traveler Accommodation 3.56 42 N/A 58 0.82 3.52
Food Services and Drinking Places 0.94 51 N/A 135 0.35 1.24
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 1.13 67 N/A 145 0.31 1.28
Repair and Maintenance 1.80 52 N/A 96 0.44 1.06
Automotive Repair and Maintenance 2.14 42 N/A 76 0.53 1.06
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment 5.44 26 N/A 38 1.11 2.02
Personal and Laundry Services 2.11 31 N/A 71 0.65 2.50
Personal Care Services 1.93 15 N/A 54 0.88 3.14
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations 2.14 21 N/A 56 0.68 3.05
Religious Organizations 2.12 12 N/A 44 0.90 3.91
Civic and Social Organizations 4.92 15 N/A 29 1.20 5.39
Public Administration 1.32 124 N/A 168 0.29 1.33
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support 2.50 54 N/A 89 0.52 2.62
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities 1.75 89 N/A 104 0.50 1.95
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Total1 0.29 418 N/A 895 0.08 0.31
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting 2.01 37 N/A 90 0.59 1.65
Crop Production 3.41 26 N/A 60 0.90 2.84
Animal Production 2.68 19 N/A 53 0.93 2.69
Mining 3.54 43 N/A 47 1.05 *
Utilities 2.86 58 N/A 67 0.62 2.22
Construction 0.90 114 N/A 217 0.23 0.52
Manufacturing 0.77 157 N/A 271 0.19 0.74
Food Manufacturing 2.62 48 N/A 76 0.64 2.36
Textile Mills and Textile Product Mills 5.96 31 N/A 43 1.47 *
Apparel Manufacturing 4.92 22 N/A 43 1.20 *
Wood Product Manufacturing 2.78 42 N/A 69 0.64 2.24
Paper Manufacturing 4.76 34 N/A 47 0.93 4.46
Printing and Related Support Activities 2.83 25 N/A 57 0.82 3.48
Chemical Manufacturing 2.91 43 N/A 71 0.60 2.77
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing 3.83 37 N/A 57 0.90 3.50
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing 4.56 29 N/A 43 0.95 4.31
Metal Industries Manufacturing 2.25 45 N/A 74 0.49 2.00
Machinery Manufacturing 2.72 46 N/A 71 0.68 2.09
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing 2.47 40 N/A 82 0.57 2.34
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing 4.30 26 N/A 42 0.96 4.71
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing 2.07 68 N/A 100 0.49 1.66
Miscellaneous Manufacturing 2.80 38 N/A 70 0.63 2.88
Wholesale Trade 1.67 81 N/A 133 0.39 1.40
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods 2.28 51 N/A 89 0.54 2.12
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods 2.49 63 N/A 93 0.52 2.02
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Retail Trade 0.77 91 N/A 205 0.25 0.85
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers 2.33 36 N/A 67 0.68 2.13
Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores 3.28 20 N/A 46 1.09 4.29
Electronics and Appliance Stores 3.37 25 N/A 56 1.24 3.65
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers 2.80 33 N/A 57 0.70 2.84
Food and Beverage Stores (including Beer, Wine, and Liquor Stores) 1.95 44 N/A 85 0.60 2.05
Health and Personal Care Stores 2.93 21 N/A 48 1.05 3.71
Gasoline Stations 3.33 16 N/A 34 1.00 3.81
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores 1.71 16 N/A 55 0.84 3.06
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores 2.99 17 N/A 42 1.04 4.03
General Merchandise Stores * * N/A 31 1.84 5.59
Department Stores 3.08 29 N/A 48 0.78 2.82
Miscellaneous Store Retailers 2.21 19 N/A 60 0.84 3.33
Non-Store Retailers 2.88 23 N/A 51 0.84 3.41
Transportation and Warehousing 1.24 123 N/A 155 0.31 1.15
Air Transportation 4.35 37 N/A 47 1.00 3.79
Rail Transportation * * N/A 36 1.31 2.53
Truck Transportation 1.90 70 N/A 79 0.56 1.28
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation 2.92 50 N/A 56 0.88 3.84
Support Activities for Transportation 3.75 39 N/A 51 0.85 2.79
Postal Service 3.71 32 N/A 65 0.73 4.07
Warehousing and Storage * * N/A 36 1.92 *
Information 1.88 56 N/A 113 0.47 2.01
Publishing Industries (except Internet) 1.53 11 N/A 65 0.70 3.21
Broadcasting (except Internet) and Telecommunications 2.86 54 N/A 96 0.64 2.81
Internet Publishing and Broadcasting, Internet Service Providers, Web Search Portals, and Data Processing Services 3.04 9 N/A 33 1.41 5.73
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
See notes at end of table. (continued)
Finance and Insurance 0.80 44 N/A 156 0.31 1.37
Securities, Commodity Contracts, Funds, Trusts and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities 1.55 17 N/A 67 0.66 3.12
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities 1.34 27 N/A 89 0.47 2.20
Banking, Savings Institutions (including Credit Unions) and Related Activities 1.62 27 N/A 78 0.56 2.11
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1.67 34 N/A 103 0.63 2.35
Real Estate 1.69 29 N/A 95 0.64 2.50
Rental and Leasing Services (including Leasers of Non- Financial Intangible Assets) 5.12 18 N/A 34 1.88 5.61
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 0.81 62 N/A 194 0.30 1.30
Management of Companies and Enterprises, Administrative, Support, Waste Management, and Remediation Services 1.42 64 N/A 126 0.38 1.46
Investigation and Security Services 3.93 27 N/A 43 1.04 3.09
Janitorial Services 2.85 27 N/A 57 0.75 3.38
Landscaping Services 2.42 25 N/A 60 0.80 1.45
Waste Management and Remediation Services 4.94 33 N/A 40 1.36 3.94
Educational Services 0.89 81 N/A 192 0.24 1.11
Elementary and Secondary Schools 1.07 77 N/A 168 0.27 1.18
Colleges 1.71 24 N/A 73 0.58 2.96
Health Care and Social Assistance 0.88 134 N/A 241 0.20 0.77
Home Health Care Services 3.37 21 N/A 47 0.99 1.99
Hospitals 1.76 67 N/A 110 0.45 1.69
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities 2.36 50 N/A 80 0.53 1.94
Social Assistance 1.46 33 N/A 94 0.59 1.44
Individual and Family Services 2.75 23 N/A 67 0.99 3.07
Child Day Care Services 1.67 21 N/A 63 0.72 0.96
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Industry Category Workplace Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Percentage Number
(in Thousands)
Sample Size Population
(in Thousands)
Average Age Percent Male
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
N/A: Not applicable.
1 Estimates in the Total row include respondents with unknown or other industry information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 2.33 43 N/A 84 0.58 2.29
Performing Arts, Spectator, and Related Industries 2.96 17 N/A 53 1.14 4.12
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries 2.96 28 N/A 51 0.75 3.07
Accommodations and Food Services 0.82 52 N/A 144 0.32 1.15
Traveler Accommodation 3.03 28 N/A 58 0.82 3.58
Food Services and Drinking Places 0.85 45 N/A 135 0.35 1.25
Other Services (Except Public Administration) 0.90 50 N/A 143 0.31 1.28
Repair and Maintenance 1.53 40 N/A 94 0.44 1.06
Automotive Repair and Maintenance 1.84 33 N/A 73 0.51 1.06
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment 4.70 19 N/A 38 1.09 2.00
Personal and Laundry Services 1.68 24 N/A 71 0.65 2.51
Personal Care Services 0.72 6 N/A 54 0.88 3.14
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations 1.85 18 N/A 56 0.68 3.06
Religious Organizations 1.00 6 N/A 44 0.90 3.92
Civic and Social Organizations 4.46 13 N/A 29 1.21 5.41
Public Administration 1.32 114 N/A 167 0.29 1.33
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support 2.40 51 N/A 89 0.51 2.64
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities 1.99 83 N/A 103 0.50 1.85
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Table 5.21SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 87 467 95 561 86 524 69 409
Age                
18-25 20 68 28 80 24 72 20 57
26-34 43 163 54 207 50 189 39 146
35-49 61 263 68 311 61 288 49 225
50-64 34 267 39 315 35 290 28 235
Gender                
Male 74 355 81 406 74 383 58 301
Female 44 259 52 319 45 296 37 235
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 82 425 91 525 82 490 64 388
White 75 345 84 434 73 402 58 325
Black or African American 29 174 37 213 36 203 30 166
American Indian or Alaska Native * 40 * 42 * 40 * 41
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 108 * 130 * 123 * 69
Two or More Races * 30 11 35 5 34 * 27
Hispanic or Latino 29 191 33 199 32 193 23 146
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Table 5.22SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 87 467 95 561 86 524 69 409
Education                
Less Than High School 32 160 38 170 35 160 28 141
High School Graduate 49 226 60 267 53 260 42 215
Some College 47 230 53 281 50 258 37 207
College Graduate 34 219 42 266 36 251 30 188
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 26 114 32 130 28 122 25 102
$20,000-49,999 51 245 62 287 56 271 49 223
$50,000-74,999 45 221 53 256 44 242 30 188
$75,000 or More 40 258 49 323 45 294 33 240
Geographic Region                
Northeast 31 172 35 212 33 202 23 141
Midwest 33 168 36 208 34 194 32 150
South 60 299 65 365 58 340 45 276
West 45 267 48 305 42 284 35 221
County Type2                
Large MSA 69 381 75 460 66 425 52 323
Small MSA 44 272 50 343 47 317 39 242
MiSA 24 128 29 168 26 149 19 117
Noncore Adjacent with Town 16 107 17 132 15 111 13 100
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 61 * 80 * 77 * 70
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 64 * 71 * 58 * 53
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Table 5.23SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 111 464 135 553 121 513 102 399
Education                
Less Than High School 43 158 50 168 42 158 40 137
High School Graduate 61 218 76 255 70 248 58 209
Some College 59 224 72 269 64 248 54 200
College Graduate 47 216 59 264 54 248 40 181
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 27 112 30 130 28 120 24 102
$20,000-49,999 65 238 79 280 71 266 62 222
$50,000-74,999 57 214 71 246 63 233 54 177
$75,000 or More 55 259 66 325 63 295 52 234
Geographic Region                
Northeast 37 171 46 212 42 203 34 141
Midwest 53 164 63 205 58 192 51 148
South 70 293 84 354 75 324 65 270
West 56 270 72 306 63 284 48 212
County Type2                
Large MSA 81 379 101 459 90 424 71 316
Small MSA 62 268 74 327 68 299 61 230
MiSA 35 124 39 165 34 147 30 115
Noncore Adjacent with Town 24 99 28 126 28 106 24 95
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 65 * 84 * 82 * 69
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 61 * 68 * 55 * 52
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Table 5.24SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 51 481 56 576 53 537 39 419
Age                
18-25 13 71 18 84 16 76 14 59
26-34 27 165 31 214 29 194 22 153
35-49 34 274 37 323 34 294 27 233
50-64 * 272 * 321 * 297 * 236
Gender                
Male 42 361 46 414 44 388 35 306
Female 28 265 31 328 28 304 20 241
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 43 444 49 542 46 505 36 397
White 37 357 42 445 38 412 29 332
Black or African American 18 177 21 216 22 204 16 168
American Indian or Alaska Native * 40 * 42 * 40 * 41
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * 39 * 38 * *
Asian * 112 * 134 * 128 * 68
Two or More Races * 31 * 36 * 35 * 28
Hispanic or Latino 24 188 24 198 24 191 16 144
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Table 5.25SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 1.43 0.33 1.45 0.35 1.44 0.35 1.20 0.30
Age                
18-25 1.03 0.41 1.21 0.40 1.16 0.39 1.12 0.36
26-34 2.80 0.55 3.10 0.59 3.04 0.58 2.50 0.54
35-49 3.25 0.45 3.27 0.46 3.21 0.45 2.77 0.42
50-64 * 0.84 * 0.89 * 0.87 * 0.78
Gender                
Male 1.65 0.44 1.72 0.44 1.67 0.44 1.47 0.39
Female 2.72 0.46 2.66 0.51 2.72 0.51 2.10 0.44
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 1.49 0.35 1.54 0.38 1.52 0.38 1.28 0.32
White 1.61 0.36 1.68 0.40 1.61 0.39 1.35 0.35
Black or African American 4.00 0.88 4.22 0.84 4.43 0.85 3.55 0.87
American Indian or Alaska Native * 4.54 * 4.30 * 4.30 * 4.60
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * 5.87 * 6.04 * *
Asian * 2.10 * 2.25 * 2.24 * 1.37
Two or More Races * 2.61 * 2.74 * 2.75 * 2.42
Hispanic or Latino 4.18 0.95 4.12 0.91 4.10 0.92 3.21 0.81
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Table 5.26SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 51 481 56 576 53 537 39 419
Education                
Less Than High School 28 159 29 169 29 158 21 140
High School Graduate 29 232 35 274 31 265 23 218
Some College 28 234 30 283 28 260 21 210
College Graduate 13 221 17 269 16 254 12 187
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 24 114 27 132 24 122 20 103
$20,000-49,999 31 252 36 296 35 280 25 234
$50,000-74,999 25 225 27 260 25 246 16 190
$75,000 or More 19 260 24 326 22 296 16 240
Geographic Region                
Northeast 17 173 18 215 16 205 12 142
Midwest 16 173 20 216 17 201 13 154
South 33 308 35 373 34 344 27 284
West 32 276 34 316 33 296 22 226
County Type1                
Large MSA 39 392 43 476 41 438 27 332
Small MSA 27 277 28 345 27 319 22 240
MiSA 16 134 19 175 17 155 13 120
Noncore Adjacent with Town * 107 * 133 * 113 * 103
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 67 * 86 * 83 * 71
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 65 * 73 * 59 * 54
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Table 5.27SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 1.43 0.33 1.45 0.35 1.44 0.35 1.20 0.30
Education                
Less Than High School 3.16 0.91 3.12 0.90 3.16 0.87 2.67 0.88
High School Graduate 2.37 0.51 2.44 0.54 2.39 0.58 2.01 0.54
Some College 2.78 0.60 2.79 0.65 2.67 0.64 2.32 0.58
College Graduate 2.80 0.55 3.73 0.60 3.45 0.59 2.83 0.48
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 3.00 0.85 3.05 0.94 2.91 0.90 2.79 0.82
$20,000-49,999 2.05 0.51 2.15 0.53 2.15 0.53 1.81 0.48
$50,000-74,999 3.89 0.70 3.93 0.67 3.81 0.68 2.91 0.65
$75,000 or More 2.89 0.57 3.41 0.65 3.18 0.63 2.51 0.57
Geographic Region                
Northeast 2.73 0.68 2.95 0.77 2.70 0.75 2.12 0.62
Midwest 2.36 0.52 2.74 0.56 2.45 0.59 1.96 0.53
South 2.41 0.53 2.26 0.51 2.35 0.54 2.03 0.49
West 3.45 0.94 3.52 0.99 3.57 0.95 2.96 0.77
County Type1                
Large MSA 1.93 0.48 2.04 0.52 2.00 0.51 1.54 0.42
Small MSA 2.47 0.58 2.33 0.59 2.38 0.59 2.16 0.54
MiSA 4.49 0.87 4.42 0.91 4.58 0.90 3.94 0.84
Noncore Adjacent with Town * 1.31 * 1.29 * 1.20 * 1.34
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 3.02 * 3.52 * 4.18 * 3.51
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.81 * 2.87 * 2.99 * 2.67
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Table 5.28SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 107 466 124 557 115 514 88 408
Age                
18-25 23 66 29 78 26 70 23 56
26-34 52 161 63 204 57 185 49 146
35-49 64 265 76 313 72 286 57 225
50-64 55 265 60 314 53 286 42 236
Gender                
Male 93 345 106 397 100 370 78 298
Female 46 260 57 318 52 292 39 233
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 96 425 115 518 106 479 82 380
White 86 339 104 423 94 388 74 315
Black or African American 39 175 41 210 44 198 33 165
American Indian or Alaska Native * 40 * 43 * 40 * 41
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 107 * 128 * 121 * 66
Two or More Races * 30 * 35 * 33 * 28
Hispanic or Latino 43 181 46 194 44 187 38 144
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Table 5.29SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.83 0.35 0.87 0.36 0.88 0.35 0.78 0.31
Age                
18-25 0.73 0.43 0.78 0.44 0.75 0.41 0.73 0.39
26-34 1.48 0.58 1.60 0.62 1.55 0.59 1.48 0.57
35-49 1.45 0.46 1.48 0.47 1.49 0.47 1.36 0.43
50-64 3.89 0.84 3.88 0.90 4.12 0.87 3.63 0.80
Gender                
Male 0.99 0.46 1.04 0.46 1.06 0.46 0.94 0.42
Female 1.39 0.47 1.54 0.51 1.50 0.50 1.32 0.44
Hispanic Origin and Race                
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.88 0.36 0.92 0.38 0.95 0.38 0.84 0.33
White 0.94 0.37 1.01 0.40 1.03 0.39 0.90 0.36
Black or African American 3.20 0.92 2.81 0.85 3.01 0.87 2.80 0.90
American Indian or Alaska Native * 4.87 * 4.63 * 4.69 * 5.04
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * * * *
Asian * 2.12 * 2.28 * 2.25 * 1.39
Two or More Races * 2.69 * 2.83 * 2.86 * 2.54
Hispanic or Latino 2.31 0.99 2.39 0.97 2.35 0.97 2.25 0.87
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Table 5.30SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 107 466 124 557 115 514 88 408
Education                
Less Than High School 43 155 48 167 47 156 34 140
High School Graduate 59 227 71 265 67 255 58 209
Some College 65 225 74 270 66 247 49 205
College Graduate 47 213 59 261 55 244 38 181
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 34 109 41 126 38 116 30 101
$20,000-49,999 62 241 73 281 69 266 54 224
$50,000-74,999 52 217 61 251 55 234 42 182
$75,000 or More 58 252 66 322 62 292 47 233
Geographic Region                
Northeast 30 174 36 211 36 198 25 141
Midwest 49 160 58 206 55 187 46 145
South 61 300 71 358 64 330 53 275
West 67 267 76 308 70 285 45 223
County Type1                
Large MSA 80 382 95 461 89 420 63 321
Small MSA 59 263 72 325 66 299 53 231
MiSA 30 125 33 166 30 148 26 117
Noncore Adjacent with Town 26 100 27 127 27 106 23 98
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 64 * 79 * 77 * 67
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 60 * 67 * 55 * 52
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Table 5.31SE – Workplace Tests Employees for Alcohol or Drug Use, during Hiring Process or on a Random Basis concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Tests for Alcohol Use Tests for Drug Use Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.83 0.35 0.87 0.36 0.88 0.35 0.78 0.31
Education                
Less Than High School 2.11 0.95 2.17 0.95 2.25 0.91 1.80 0.92
High School Graduate 1.42 0.55 1.44 0.56 1.47 0.60 1.42 0.55
Some College 1.70 0.63 1.62 0.68 1.63 0.66 1.40 0.61
College Graduate 1.58 0.57 1.82 0.62 1.84 0.60 1.44 0.49
Family Income                
Less Than $20,000 1.87 0.90 2.06 0.97 2.02 0.93 1.71 0.88
$20,000-49,999 1.28 0.52 1.38 0.55 1.40 0.55 1.20 0.50
$50,000-74,999 1.85 0.74 1.80 0.70 1.80 0.70 1.74 0.67
$75,000 or More 1.68 0.60 1.80 0.69 1.84 0.66 1.62 0.58
Geographic Region                
Northeast 1.45 0.73 1.75 0.80 1.74 0.77 1.30 0.65
Midwest 1.33 0.54 1.48 0.58 1.51 0.60 1.50 0.54
South 1.48 0.55 1.58 0.53 1.58 0.55 1.55 0.50
West 2.12 0.97 2.06 1.01 2.13 0.95 1.65 0.80
County Type1                
Large MSA 1.17 0.51 1.26 0.53 1.26 0.51 1.03 0.43
Small MSA 1.42 0.60 1.52 0.60 1.54 0.61 1.47 0.56
MiSA 2.54 0.89 2.54 0.92 2.49 0.93 2.52 0.88
Noncore Adjacent with Town 3.99 1.41 3.97 1.41 4.16 1.25 3.86 1.44
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 3.39 * 3.46 * 3.99 * 3.50
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.79 * 2.96 * 3.02 * 2.83
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Table 5.32SE – Type of Testing Program Reported concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Establishment Size and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Establishment Size Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown workplace testing information were excluded.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include respondents with unknown establishment size information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total2 86 524 69 409
Less Than 10 Employees 33 154 29 126
10-24 Employees 34 156 27 127
25-99 Employees 45 220 36 181
100-499 Employees 47 226 37 177
500 or More Employees 37 231 23 179
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Table 5.33SE – Type of Testing Program Reported concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Establishment Size and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Establishment Size Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown workplace testing information were excluded.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Estimates include respondents with unknown establishment size information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total2 0.78 0.36 0.66 0.32
Less Than 10 Employees 1.10 0.52 1.01 0.44
10-24 Employees 1.63 0.74 1.37 0.65
25-99 Employees 1.71 0.69 1.49 0.63
100-499 Employees 1.97 0.70 2.01 0.69
500 or More Employees 2.61 0.77 2.33 0.88
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Table 5.34SE – Type of Testing Program Reported concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Establishment Size and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Establishment Size Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown workplace testing information were excluded.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Estimates include respondents with unknown establishment size information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total2 121 513 102 399
Less Than 10 Employees 46 146 42 121
10-24 Employees 40 156 34 126
25-99 Employees 62 214 51 175
100-499 Employees 64 227 53 176
500 or More Employees 48 228 35 176
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Table 5.35SE – Type of Testing Program Reported concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Establishment Size and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Establishment Size Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown workplace testing information were excluded.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Estimates include respondents with unknown establishment size information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total2 0.94 0.37 0.87 0.31
Less Than 10 Employees 1.43 0.50 1.35 0.43
10-24 Employees 1.84 0.74 1.67 0.64
25-99 Employees 1.93 0.68 1.84 0.62
100-499 Employees 2.13 0.71 2.14 0.70
500 or More Employees 2.45 0.78 2.55 0.88
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Table 5.36SE – Type of Testing Program Reported concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Establishment Size and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Establishment Size Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown workplace testing information were excluded.
1 Estimates include respondents with unknown establishment size information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total1 66 531 54 412
Less Than 10 Employees 26 155 24 127
10-24 Employees 24 158 23 128
25-99 Employees 36 221 29 183
100-499 Employees 38 229 29 179
500 or More Employees 31 232 19 179
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Table 5.37SE – Type of Testing Program Reported concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Establishment Size and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Establishment Size Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use during Hiring Process Tests for Drug or Alcohol Use on a Random Basis
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Respondents with unknown workplace testing information were excluded.
1 Estimates include respondents with unknown establishment size information.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total1 0.80 0.36 0.67 0.31
Less Than 10 Employees 1.10 0.51 1.03 0.44
10-24 Employees 1.57 0.73 1.50 0.64
25-99 Employees 1.78 0.68 1.55 0.63
100-499 Employees 2.23 0.69 2.22 0.68
500 or More Employees 3.12 0.76 2.57 0.87
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Table 6.1SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring or Who Test Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make
No Difference
More Likely Less Likely Would Make
No Difference
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.32 0.14 0.31 0.32 0.18 0.31
Age            
18-25 0.39 0.17 0.39 0.38 0.23 0.39
26-34 0.59 0.25 0.60 0.57 0.34 0.60
35-49 0.45 0.19 0.46 0.45 0.26 0.44
50-64 0.81 0.32 0.79 0.80 0.42 0.80
Gender            
Male 0.41 0.18 0.40 0.41 0.24 0.39
Female 0.44 0.18 0.44 0.44 0.23 0.45
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.34 0.15 0.33 0.34 0.20 0.33
White 0.36 0.18 0.35 0.36 0.22 0.34
Black or African American 0.93 0.25 0.93 0.94 0.43 0.94
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.72 1.33 4.55 4.89 1.64 4.57
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 5.85 * 4.94 6.01 2.98 5.24
Asian 1.86 0.71 1.88 2.21 1.16 2.06
Two or More Races 2.57 0.98 2.69 2.48 1.52 2.64
Hispanic or Latino 0.97 0.29 0.96 1.04 0.39 0.99
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Table 6.2SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring or Who Test Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make
No Difference
More Likely Less Likely Would Make
No Difference
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.32 0.14 0.31 0.32 0.18 0.31
Education            
Less Than High School 0.91 0.29 0.87 0.95 0.37 0.90
High School Graduate 0.53 0.18 0.53 0.54 0.24 0.52
Some College 0.59 0.23 0.58 0.59 0.33 0.56
College Graduate 0.58 0.33 0.56 0.57 0.41 0.57
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 0.89 0.34 0.89 0.85 0.42 0.86
$20,000-49,999 0.48 0.19 0.46 0.49 0.28 0.46
$50,000-74,999 0.65 0.25 0.65 0.64 0.35 0.63
$75,000 or More 0.59 0.28 0.56 0.62 0.37 0.60
Geographic Region            
Northeast 0.62 0.31 0.58 0.59 0.40 0.60
Midwest 0.57 0.24 0.55 0.56 0.33 0.53
South 0.55 0.16 0.54 0.55 0.24 0.53
West 0.76 0.42 0.72 0.80 0.50 0.77
County Type1            
Large MSA 0.44 0.21 0.43 0.44 0.27 0.43
Small MSA 0.60 0.22 0.57 0.61 0.29 0.57
MiSA 0.93 0.32 0.88 0.93 0.36 0.90
Noncore Adjacent with Town 1.45 0.53 1.38 1.36 0.58 1.34
Noncore Adjacent, No Town 3.82 0.73 3.72 4.46 0.80 4.40
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent 2.25 0.72 2.43 2.33 0.91 2.42
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Table 6.3SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.71 0.32 0.67 0.13 0.85 0.32
Age            
18-25 0.63 0.44 0.63 0.14 0.80 0.44
26-34 1.38 0.62 1.37 0.21 1.71 0.64
35-49 1.40 0.46 1.23 0.18 1.64 0.47
50-64 3.64 0.82 3.66 0.33 4.47 0.81
Gender            
Male 0.88 0.43 0.86 0.17 1.05 0.43
Female 1.17 0.44 1.01 0.19 1.38 0.45
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.71 0.35 0.72 0.15 0.87 0.34
White 0.73 0.38 0.83 0.17 0.98 0.37
Black or African American 2.41 0.95 1.42 0.24 2.48 0.96
American Indian or Alaska Native * 5.04 * 1.39 * 4.90
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * 5.22
Asian * 1.89 * 0.70 * 1.90
Two or More Races 4.87 2.92 3.70 0.95 5.21 3.01
Hispanic or Latino 2.63 1.02 1.62 0.29 2.65 1.00
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Table 6.4SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.71 0.32 0.67 0.13 0.85 0.32
Education            
Less Than High School 1.76 0.96 1.17 0.29 1.83 0.94
High School Graduate 1.18 0.56 1.08 0.16 1.32 0.56
Some College 1.28 0.63 1.08 0.23 1.48 0.62
College Graduate 1.30 0.61 2.26 0.31 2.41 0.58
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 1.91 0.93 1.40 0.32 2.07 0.92
$20,000-49,999 1.15 0.50 0.95 0.18 1.29 0.50
$50,000-74,999 1.51 0.67 1.44 0.25 1.93 0.67
$75,000 or More 1.50 0.61 1.76 0.26 1.95 0.58
Geographic Region            
Northeast 1.19 0.66 1.38 0.31 1.76 0.61
Midwest 1.36 0.58 1.18 0.22 1.59 0.55
South 1.34 0.56 0.92 0.17 1.44 0.57
West 1.56 0.77 1.83 0.39 1.96 0.75
County Type2            
Large MSA 0.98 0.46 0.99 0.20 1.20 0.45
Small MSA 1.21 0.61 1.05 0.20 1.45 0.60
MiSA 2.45 0.95 1.91 0.33 2.57 0.94
Noncore Adjacent with Town 3.66 1.41 3.85 0.49 4.50 1.36
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 4.04 * 0.69 * 3.88
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.22 * 0.71 * 2.34
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Table 6.5SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.67 0.33 0.80 0.18 0.85 0.32
Age            
18-25 0.54 0.44 0.79 0.19 0.84 0.45
26-34 1.22 0.60 1.68 0.32 1.69 0.64
35-49 1.25 0.46 1.41 0.25 1.57 0.46
50-64 3.82 0.81 4.17 0.43 4.42 0.81
Gender            
Male 0.84 0.43 0.99 0.23 1.03 0.42
Female 1.00 0.45 1.23 0.24 1.36 0.47
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.66 0.36 0.87 0.19 0.89 0.35
White 0.68 0.38 0.93 0.22 0.95 0.36
Black or African American 2.13 0.96 2.71 0.37 2.83 0.97
American Indian or Alaska Native * 5.18 * 1.70 * 4.89
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * 2.39 * 5.70
Asian * 2.25 * 1.18 * 2.09
Two or More Races 3.73 2.81 4.89 1.56 5.31 2.93
Hispanic or Latino 2.56 1.08 1.94 0.40 2.80 1.04
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Table 6.6SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.67 0.33 0.80 0.18 0.85 0.32
Education            
Less Than High School 1.60 1.01 1.63 0.33 2.03 0.98
High School Graduate 1.06 0.57 1.20 0.23 1.34 0.56
Some College 1.13 0.62 1.41 0.30 1.57 0.60
College Graduate 1.39 0.59 2.23 0.42 2.04 0.59
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 1.67 0.91 1.84 0.38 1.76 0.93
$20,000-49,999 1.07 0.51 1.32 0.26 1.40 0.49
$50,000-74,999 1.48 0.66 1.82 0.33 1.99 0.66
$75,000 or More 1.26 0.64 1.83 0.36 1.96 0.63
Geographic Region            
Northeast 1.11 0.63 1.62 0.42 1.86 0.65
Midwest 1.23 0.58 1.49 0.28 1.65 0.54
South 1.14 0.58 1.23 0.26 1.45 0.57
West 1.73 0.79 2.00 0.49 1.85 0.79
County Type2            
Large MSA 0.95 0.46 1.16 0.28 1.19 0.46
Small MSA 1.12 0.63 1.29 0.26 1.49 0.61
MiSA 2.16 0.96 2.29 0.38 2.42 0.96
Noncore Adjacent with Town 3.07 1.35 4.34 0.50 4.97 1.35
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 4.42 * 0.74 * 4.37
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.27 * 0.84 * 2.30
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Table 6.7SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.88 0.32 0.49 0.14 0.86 0.31
Age            
18-25 0.76 0.42 0.56 0.18 0.83 0.41
26-34 1.57 0.63 0.86 0.25 1.67 0.64
35-49 1.51 0.47 0.89 0.20 1.49 0.48
50-64 3.49 0.83 1.76 0.33 3.58 0.81
Gender            
Male 0.97 0.44 0.56 0.19 0.95 0.44
Female 1.71 0.44 0.83 0.18 1.78 0.44
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.87 0.35 0.52 0.16 0.86 0.34
White 0.89 0.38 0.57 0.18 0.91 0.37
Black or African American 3.70 0.94 1.10 0.26 3.67 0.94
American Indian or Alaska Native * 5.01 * 1.43 * 4.79
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * 5.00
Asian * 1.93 * 0.74 * 1.95
Two or More Races * 2.70 * 0.97 * 2.81
Hispanic or Latino 3.08 1.01 1.35 0.29 3.00 1.00
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Table 6.8SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.88 0.32 0.49 0.14 0.86 0.31
Education            
Less Than High School 2.44 0.96 1.14 0.29 2.44 0.92
High School Graduate 1.42 0.57 0.76 0.18 1.35 0.56
Some College 1.61 0.63 0.83 0.24 1.63 0.61
College Graduate 1.68 0.61 1.18 0.34 1.94 0.59
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 2.31 0.93 1.16 0.35 2.28 0.93
$20,000-49,999 1.29 0.51 0.82 0.19 1.29 0.49
$50,000-74,999 1.95 0.68 0.93 0.26 1.98 0.68
$75,000 or More 1.71 0.62 0.94 0.30 1.77 0.59
Geographic Region            
Northeast 2.14 0.66 1.14 0.36 1.87 0.60
Midwest 1.63 0.58 0.81 0.25 1.50 0.58
South 1.61 0.55 0.67 0.17 1.60 0.55
West 1.76 0.78 1.58 0.41 1.94 0.75
County Type2            
Large MSA 1.29 0.45 0.79 0.22 1.24 0.43
Small MSA 1.58 0.62 0.74 0.22 1.52 0.61
MiSA 2.38 1.01 1.15 0.34 2.44 0.98
Noncore Adjacent with Town 3.25 1.51 2.01 0.53 3.35 1.45
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 4.12 3.08 0.76 * 3.90
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.63 * 0.74 * 2.76
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Table 6.9SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.84 0.33 0.61 0.18 0.82 0.32
Age            
18-25 0.72 0.41 0.71 0.23 0.88 0.42
26-34 1.53 0.61 1.11 0.34 1.69 0.63
35-49 1.41 0.46 1.11 0.26 1.50 0.46
50-64 3.45 0.82 2.07 0.42 3.36 0.83
Gender            
Male 0.94 0.43 0.67 0.25 0.90 0.42
Female 1.52 0.45 1.25 0.23 1.72 0.46
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.83 0.35 0.67 0.20 0.83 0.35
White 0.84 0.37 0.73 0.22 0.88 0.35
Black or African American 3.79 0.94 1.80 0.44 3.78 0.94
American Indian or Alaska Native * 5.16 * 1.77 * 4.79
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * 3.07 * 5.44
Asian * 2.29 2.43 1.19 * 2.14
Two or More Races * 2.63 4.45 1.60 * 2.77
Hispanic or Latino 3.04 1.07 1.34 0.41 2.93 1.02
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Table 6.10SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.84 0.33 0.61 0.18 0.82 0.32
Education            
Less Than High School 2.42 1.00 1.20 0.39 2.41 0.96
High School Graduate 1.37 0.58 0.92 0.24 1.33 0.56
Some College 1.56 0.62 1.20 0.33 1.74 0.59
College Graduate 1.61 0.59 1.55 0.42 1.88 0.59
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 2.32 0.90 1.48 0.43 2.27 0.91
$20,000-49,999 1.27 0.51 0.94 0.28 1.31 0.49
$50,000-74,999 1.92 0.67 1.40 0.35 1.85 0.66
$75,000 or More 1.59 0.65 1.27 0.38 1.73 0.63
Geographic Region            
Northeast 2.13 0.62 1.32 0.43 1.82 0.62
Midwest 1.41 0.57 1.15 0.32 1.26 0.56
South 1.52 0.55 0.94 0.25 1.44 0.54
West 1.75 0.82 1.72 0.49 2.17 0.78
County Type2            
Large MSA 1.23 0.45 0.97 0.28 1.20 0.44
Small MSA 1.50 0.63 0.94 0.28 1.49 0.60
MiSA 2.37 1.00 1.29 0.38 2.46 0.97
Noncore Adjacent with Town 3.37 1.42 2.25 0.56 3.61 1.40
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 4.81 2.60 0.83 * 4.74
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.41 * 0.88 * 2.51
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Table 6.11SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.69 0.32 0.79 0.13 0.95 0.32
Age            
18-25 0.65 0.43 0.72 0.14 0.83 0.43
26-34 1.34 0.61 1.66 0.21 1.90 0.63
35-49 1.43 0.46 1.59 0.18 1.92 0.47
50-64 3.71 0.82 4.34 0.32 5.06 0.81
Gender            
Male 0.84 0.43 0.98 0.17 1.17 0.43
Female 1.12 0.44 1.22 0.18 1.50 0.44
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.69 0.35 0.85 0.14 0.98 0.34
White 0.71 0.38 0.98 0.17 1.09 0.37
Black or African American 2.47 0.96 1.68 0.24 2.77 0.97
American Indian or Alaska Native * 4.85 * 1.35 * 4.71
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * 5.08
Asian * 1.87 * 0.72 * 1.89
Two or More Races 4.55 2.88 4.32 0.93 5.47 2.96
Hispanic or Latino 2.66 1.00 2.10 0.29 3.11 0.98
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Table 6.12SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.69 0.32 0.79 0.13 0.95 0.32
Education            
Less Than High School 1.80 0.95 1.42 0.29 2.06 0.93
High School Graduate 1.18 0.56 1.24 0.17 1.41 0.56
Some College 1.31 0.62 1.29 0.23 1.69 0.61
College Graduate 1.03 0.60 2.66 0.31 2.76 0.58
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 1.66 0.94 1.64 0.32 2.04 0.94
$20,000-49,999 1.13 0.50 1.11 0.18 1.39 0.49
$50,000-74,999 1.50 0.67 1.75 0.25 2.11 0.67
$75,000 or More 1.38 0.60 2.03 0.26 2.20 0.57
Geographic Region            
Northeast 1.17 0.65 1.48 0.32 1.88 0.62
Midwest 1.29 0.58 1.39 0.22 1.72 0.56
South 1.41 0.56 1.14 0.16 1.63 0.57
West 1.43 0.77 2.16 0.39 2.29 0.74
County Type1            
Large MSA 0.93 0.45 1.12 0.20 1.32 0.45
Small MSA 1.15 0.61 1.32 0.19 1.65 0.59
MiSA 2.61 0.93 2.33 0.33 2.78 0.92
Noncore Adjacent with Town 4.20 1.44 4.40 0.51 5.35 1.37
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 3.94 * 0.68 * 3.78
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.30 * 0.73 * 2.40
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Table 6.13SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.66 0.32 0.93 0.17 0.94 0.32
Age            
18-25 0.54 0.43 0.88 0.19 0.90 0.44
26-34 1.10 0.59 1.95 0.32 1.97 0.62
35-49 1.19 0.45 1.78 0.25 1.86 0.45
50-64 * 0.81 5.00 0.41 5.25 0.81
Gender            
Male 0.79 0.43 1.13 0.23 1.14 0.42
Female 0.95 0.45 1.52 0.23 1.58 0.46
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 0.65 0.35 0.99 0.19 0.97 0.35
White 0.68 0.37 1.09 0.22 1.05 0.36
Black or African American 2.21 0.96 3.12 0.38 2.90 0.97
American Indian or Alaska Native * 5.05 * 1.66 * 4.78
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 6.01 * 2.30 * 5.60
Asian * 2.24 * 1.17 * 2.09
Two or More Races * 2.74 4.85 1.61 5.62 2.87
Hispanic or Latino 2.48 1.06 2.55 0.39 3.44 1.02
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Table 6.14SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 0.66 0.32 0.93 0.17 0.94 0.32
Education            
Less Than High School 1.52 0.99 2.02 0.33 2.15 0.96
High School Graduate 1.06 0.56 1.38 0.23 1.46 0.55
Some College 1.16 0.61 1.64 0.30 1.82 0.59
College Graduate 1.18 0.58 2.60 0.40 2.27 0.58
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 1.59 0.90 2.00 0.39 1.98 0.93
$20,000-49,999 1.02 0.51 1.48 0.25 1.54 0.48
$50,000-74,999 1.44 0.65 2.16 0.33 2.27 0.66
$75,000 or More 1.17 0.63 2.14 0.35 2.29 0.62
Geographic Region            
Northeast 1.10 0.63 1.89 0.42 2.15 0.65
Midwest 1.01 0.58 1.63 0.30 1.64 0.55
South 1.21 0.56 1.53 0.23 1.63 0.55
West 1.68 0.78 2.22 0.48 2.11 0.78
County Type1            
Large MSA 0.94 0.45 1.31 0.27 1.31 0.45
Small MSA 1.01 0.62 1.55 0.26 1.70 0.60
MiSA 2.21 0.93 2.74 0.38 2.70 0.94
Noncore Adjacent with Town 3.43 1.35 4.74 0.52 5.75 1.34
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 4.54 * 0.73 * 4.51
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 2.28 * 0.87 * 2.34
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Table 6.18SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring or Who Test Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make
No Difference
More Likely Less Likely Would Make
No Difference
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 619 162 501 573 215 533
Age            
18-25 83 25 101 77 36 101
26-34 214 65 227 197 90 233
35-49 333 95 303 301 130 317
50-64 361 90 293 338 118 309
Gender            
Male 437 118 364 401 165 376
Female 333 91 323 309 119 337
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 542 157 494 501 204 524
White 454 147 428 412 185 452
Black or African American 199 34 202 184 61 204
American Indian or Alaska Native 47 8 28 45 10 30
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 38 * 19 40 11 22
Asian 146 35 114 135 58 138
Two or More Races 35 10 44 33 17 43
Hispanic or Latino 259 45 193 263 59 200
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Table 6.19SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring or Who Test Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make
No Difference
More Likely Less Likely Would Make
No Difference
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 619 162 501 573 215 533
Education            
Less Than High School 209 42 154 209 54 156
High School Graduate 285 64 247 274 86 256
Some College 275 69 249 254 99 258
College Graduate 296 123 325 263 159 339
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 164 42 131 153 52 134
$20,000-49,999 303 82 282 288 120 288
$50,000-74,999 254 64 229 227 89 244
$75,000 or More 328 105 322 306 143 344
Geographic Region            
Northeast 215 67 205 192 89 216
Midwest 206 66 221 183 91 234
South 408 69 315 385 101 331
West 357 113 245 332 140 271
County Type1            
Large MSA 493 137 449 448 188 473
Small MSA 371 73 279 344 98 299
MiSA 192 36 141 176 43 151
Noncore Adjacent with Town 146 27 121 135 30 126
Noncore Adjacent, No Town 94 8 56 89 8 69
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent 74 9 54 69 11 60
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Table 6.20SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 78 605 74 142 135 465
Age            
18-25 20 80 20 17 41 86
26-34 41 208 40 49 73 204
35-49 53 325 46 82 87 284
50-64 29 356 30 91 53 289
Gender            
Male 65 431 62 100 112 346
Female 40 323 34 89 68 306
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 69 532 71 136 126 461
White 59 448 68 126 113 402
Black or African American 33 193 16 29 52 181
American Indian or Alaska Native * 47 * 8 * 27
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * 18
Asian * 145 * 33 * 112
Two or More Races 8 34 6 9 12 42
Hispanic or Latino 33 255 18 42 42 189
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Table 6.21SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 78 605 74 142 135 465
Education            
Less Than High School 35 202 19 37 51 146
High School Graduate 44 283 38 54 68 236
Some College 38 272 29 63 72 238
College Graduate 28 293 56 105 67 315
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 35 155 24 33 45 120
$20,000-49,999 50 296 41 70 81 266
$50,000-74,999 31 251 30 58 66 216
$75,000 or More 36 324 45 90 65 311
Geographic Region            
Northeast 25 212 30 61 63 189
Midwest 31 202 29 56 58 205
South 55 399 31 67 80 300
West 38 348 52 94 68 221
County Type2            
Large MSA 61 478 61 120 108 413
Small MSA 40 365 36 60 68 265
MiSA 22 186 18 33 32 132
Noncore Adjacent with Town 12 143 14 23 28 111
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 91 * 7 * 54
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 71 * 8 * 50
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Table 6.22SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 67 564 98 190 129 502
Age            
18-25 16 74 27 24 38 89
26-34 34 192 53 73 69 211
35-49 45 296 58 116 82 300
50-64 29 333 36 117 51 302
Gender            
Male 56 397 79 140 106 362
Female 33 302 44 114 66 324
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 59 495 95 181 119 494
White 50 408 85 165 106 429
Black or African American 25 182 37 46 45 186
American Indian or Alaska Native * 45 * 9 * 29
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * 8 * 20
Asian * 133 * 58 * 137
Two or More Races 6 33 8 15 12 40
Hispanic or Latino 30 258 21 55 45 199
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Table 6.23SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Illicit Drug Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 67 564 98 190 129 502
Education            
Less Than High School 31 205 32 42 47 151
High School Graduate 37 272 45 74 67 244
Some College 32 249 43 84 67 249
College Graduate 28 261 63 148 60 325
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 30 147 31 41 42 125
$20,000-49,999 45 282 61 101 76 276
$50,000-74,999 29 224 43 77 59 234
$75,000 or More 29 302 52 130 64 334
Geographic Region            
Northeast 23 189 37 85 61 205
Midwest 28 181 42 71 50 222
South 43 381 46 98 78 317
West 36 323 66 119 65 247
County Type2            
Large MSA 53 437 83 168 100 442
Small MSA 36 339 46 80 66 286
MiSA 18 170 22 40 33 142
Noncore Adjacent with Town 9 134 17 24 28 118
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 87 * 8 * 62
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 67 * 9 * 56
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Table 6.24SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 119 590 51 154 138 468
Age            
18-25 21 79 14 22 37 87
26-34 51 205 23 60 68 211
35-49 74 316 35 91 82 284
50-64 60 353 24 88 67 288
Gender            
Male 105 411 46 109 122 341
Female 43 329 17 89 57 312
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 101 522 48 149 131 465
White 91 435 47 138 124 404
Black or African American 39 196 8 32 36 193
American Indian or Alaska Native * 47 * 8 * 25
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * 18
Asian * 145 * 35 * 114
Two or More Races * 35 * 9 * 43
Hispanic or Latino 51 246 15 42 36 187
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Table 6.25SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 119 590 51 154 138 468
Education            
Less Than High School 51 201 18 38 52 146
High School Graduate 67 271 28 59 65 236
Some College 57 268 22 65 66 235
College Graduate 46 291 29 116 80 308
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 35 158 14 39 37 120
$20,000-49,999 65 293 34 76 80 265
$50,000-74,999 55 244 22 60 70 215
$75,000 or More 63 322 26 105 72 308
Geographic Region            
Northeast 51 209 22 70 62 191
Midwest 58 196 23 60 62 203
South 75 388 24 66 86 291
West 51 339 31 104 63 238
County Type2            
Large MSA 89 471 42 131 112 414
Small MSA 72 350 25 66 68 263
MiSA 31 184 12 34 36 132
Noncore Adjacent with Town 24 136 11 25 28 110
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 93 3 7 * 52
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 70 * 9 * 52
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Table 6.26SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 108 545 68 196 129 503
Age            
18-25 19 72 20 31 35 89
26-34 47 188 32 81 66 218
35-49 67 286 44 120 82 294
50-64 58 329 30 114 63 308
Gender            
Male 98 372 59 147 114 353
Female 36 308 27 114 56 329
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 92 479 67 185 123 498
White 81 392 66 168 118 428
Black or African American 38 180 13 60 36 194
American Indian or Alaska Native * 45 * 9 * 27
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * 10 * 21
Asian * 134 3 58 * 138
Two or More Races * 33 4 17 * 41
Hispanic or Latino 49 250 14 57 37 192
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Table 6.27SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use1
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
2 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 108 545 68 196 129 503
Education            
Less Than High School 48 202 19 50 53 150
High School Graduate 62 260 34 79 67 246
Some College 51 245 36 91 64 244
College Graduate 43 255 42 150 73 326
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 34 147 18 48 36 125
$20,000-49,999 63 277 40 110 79 272
$50,000-74,999 54 217 34 80 62 231
$75,000 or More 53 299 37 138 74 329
Geographic Region            
Northeast 50 188 27 88 57 198
Midwest 46 171 34 80 62 218
South 71 366 36 92 74 311
West 46 313 38 125 63 264
County Type2            
Large MSA 81 426 57 173 100 444
Small MSA 64 323 33 87 70 280
MiSA 28 169 14 40 39 140
Noncore Adjacent with Town 23 126 12 26 28 114
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 87 2 8 * 66
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 65 * 9 * 56
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Table 6.28SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 55 614 70 143 116 472
Age            
18-25 16 82 19 18 37 90
26-34 28 212 38 50 66 207
35-49 38 328 45 85 75 286
50-64 21 359 26 89 47 290
Gender            
Male 46 436 59 102 98 350
Female 26 329 30 85 56 311
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 51 539 67 138 108 467
White 44 453 64 129 98 405
Black or African American 24 194 15 29 47 186
American Indian or Alaska Native * 47 * 8 * 27
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * * * * * 18
Asian * 146 * 35 * 113
Two or More Races 6 35 5 9 10 42
Hispanic or Latino 20 259 16 42 39 190
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Table 6.29SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing before Hiring concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests before Hiring
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 55 614 70 143 116 472
Education            
Less Than High School 25 205 18 38 45 147
High School Graduate 32 283 35 56 58 239
Some College 30 274 28 63 65 240
College Graduate 16 295 51 107 59 318
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 24 161 22 35 37 125
$20,000-49,999 37 300 39 71 74 270
$50,000-74,999 23 253 28 58 58 219
$75,000 or More 23 327 41 92 56 312
Geographic Region            
Northeast 20 213 27 64 56 189
Midwest 21 204 28 56 51 209
South 38 408 30 63 64 304
West 27 352 49 95 60 224
County Type1            
Large MSA 42 486 56 121 92 422
Small MSA 28 369 36 60 61 268
MiSA 18 188 17 33 26 133
Noncore Adjacent with Town 11 144 11 25 22 114
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 94 * 7 * 54
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 72 * 9 * 51
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Table 6.30SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Demographic Characteristics and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Demographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 48 568 90 190 110 509
Age            
18-25 13 76 26 24 34 92
26-34 22 194 48 75 61 214
35-49 30 297 55 117 71 302
50-64 * 335 32 113 45 303
Gender            
Male 41 399 75 141 92 365
Female 21 306 39 113 53 327
Hispanic Origin and Race            
Not Hispanic or Latino 43 498 88 181 100 502
White 38 409 80 166 91 435
Black or African American 19 182 35 48 38 191
American Indian or Alaska Native * 45 * 9 * 30
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander * 40 * 8 * 21
Asian * 135 * 58 * 138
Two or More Races * 33 6 16 10 41
Hispanic or Latino 18 261 20 56 41 200
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Table 6.31SE – Employees' Feelings toward Working for Employers Who Conduct Drug Testing Randomly concerning Drug or Alcohol Use among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Educational Attainment, Family Income, Geographic Characteristics, and Past Month Marijuana Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Educational Attainment, Family Income, and Geographic Characteristic Employer Tests Randomly
More Likely Less Likely Would Make No Difference
Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Definitions for county type are based on 2003 Urban Influence Codes (UIC), which are provided as a service by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These estimates are not comparable with estimates by county type published in other NSDUH reports. MSA refers to metropolitan statistical area and MiSA refers to micropolitan statistical area. Noncore is defined as a nonmetro area that does not contain an urban cluster of 10,000 or more residents.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Total 48 568 90 190 110 509
Education            
Less Than High School 20 207 30 43 40 151
High School Graduate 28 272 43 76 55 250
Some College 25 251 39 85 62 251
College Graduate 17 262 57 147 50 328
Family Income            
Less Than $20,000 21 150 29 43 35 129
$20,000-49,999 33 284 57 101 68 279
$50,000-74,999 21 226 40 78 51 237
$75,000 or More 19 305 46 129 55 335
Geographic Region            
Northeast 18 190 34 86 57 206
Midwest 16 182 36 77 44 225
South 31 384 43 91 61 321
West 27 326 61 120 56 251
County Type1            
Large MSA 38 443 75 169 86 451
Small MSA 24 342 44 82 59 289
MiSA 14 172 21 40 27 144
Noncore Adjacent with Town 8 135 12 25 23 120
Noncore Adjacent, No Town * 87 * 8 * 67
Noncore Rural, Not Adjacent * 67 * 9 * 58
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Table 6.32SE – Reporting Workplace Outcomes among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Past Month Substance Use: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Workplace Outcomes Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use2 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use2 Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Worked for 3 or More Employers in Past Year 51 140 46 148 47 143
Missed 2 or More Days of Work in the Past Month Due to Illness or Injury 63 218 54 223 54 223
Skipped 1 or More Days of Work in the Past Month 62 194 59 188 55 198
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Table 6.33SE – Reporting Workplace Outcomes among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Past Month Substance Use: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Workplace Outcomes Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 No Past Month Illicit Drug Use1 Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use2 No Past Month Heavy Alcohol Use2 Past Month Marijuana Use No Past Month Marijuana Use
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
1 Illicit Drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type psychotherapeutics used nonmedically.
2 Heavy Alcohol Use is defined as drinking five or more drinks on the same occasion (i.e., at the same time or within a couple of hours of each other) on each of 5 or more days in the past 30 days.
Source: SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Worked for 3 or More Employers in Past Year 0.52 0.13 0.45 0.13 0.63 0.13
Missed 2 or More Days of Work in the Past Month Due to Illness or Injury 0.60 0.18 0.52 0.19 0.68 0.18
Skipped 1 or More Days of Work in the Past Month 0.62 0.17 0.53 0.17 0.72 0.17
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Table 6.34SE – Reporting Workplace Outcomes among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Numbers in Thousands, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Workplace Outcomes Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse1 No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse1 Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Worked for 3 or More Employers in Past Year 30 149 53 144
Missed 2 or More Days of Work in the Past Month Due to Illness or Injury 38 222 67 215
Skipped 1 or More Days of Work in the Past Month 42 197 66 185
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Table 6.35SE – Reporting Workplace Outcomes among Full-Time Workers Aged 18 to 64, by Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse: Standard Errors of Percentages, Annual Averages Based on 2002-2004
Workplace Outcomes Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse1 No Past Year Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse1 Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse No Past Year Alcohol Dependence or Abuse
*Low precision; no estimate reported.
NOTE: Dependence or abuse is based on the definition found in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
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, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Worked for 3 or More Employers in Past Year 0.95 0.13 0.49 0.13
Missed 2 or More Days of Work in the Past Month Due to Illness or Injury 1.12 0.17 0.58 0.18
Skipped 1 or More Days of Work in the Past Month 1.19 0.16 0.59 0.16

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