Epidemiology Flashcards
past month illicit drug users – age 12 +
35.8 million (13%)
past month cocaine – age 12+
2.0 million
THC in 12-17 yo– past year
3.3 million (13.2%)
illicit drug use in young adults age 18-25–past year
39%
prescription drug misuse in age 18-25–past year
5%
DUI age 12+
9.9 million - 3.8%
12 month prevalence of nicotine use disorder (NESEARC 3)
20%
% using THC at least once every year
15%
likelihood of THC use disorder due to genetics
60%
prevalence of stimulant drug diversion
5-10%
probability of nic addiction after one use
32%
probability of cocaine addiction after one use
17%
probability of heroin addiction after one use
23%
probability of alcohol addiction after one use
15%
probability of thc or sedative addiction after one use
9%