Illicit Drug UseStatistics

• 12.8 million Americans (6.1%) 12 yrs & older use illicit drugs (National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 1996).

• Men age 18 -24 = Drug abuse & Dependence 2nd most common problem.

• Women age 18 -24 = Drug abuse & Dependence 3rd most common problem

• Life time prevalence for Men = 6.5 - 7.4%

• Life time prevalence for Women = 3.8 -5.1% (Smith & Maurer, 2000)

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