Females Reporting Past Year Use of Illicit Drugs, by Age and Drug Type, 2006
| Drug Type | Percent of Females | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-17 Years | 18-25 Years | 26 Years and Older | |
| Any Illicit Drug* | 19.7% | 30.3% | 7.8% |
| Marijuana/Hashish | 12.9% | 24.2% | 4.3% |
| Cocaine | 1.9% | 5.4% | 1.0% |
| Hallucinogens | 2.7% | 5.0% | 0.5% |
| Inhalants | 4.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Non-medical Use of Psychotherapeutics** | 9.0% | 13.9% | 4.2% |
*Any illicit drug includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, and any prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs used for non-medical purposes.↑
**Non-medical use of psychotherapeutics includes prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives, but not over-the-counter drugs.↑
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2007). Results from the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National Findings (Office of Applied Studies, NSDUH Series H-32, DHHS Publication No. SMA 07-4293). Rockville, MD. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduhlatest.htm, accessed 01/08/08.
