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| Drug | Percent of Females | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-17 Years | 18-25 Years | 26 Years and Older | |
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*Includes marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, and any prescription-type psychotherapeutic drugs used for non-medical purposes.↑ **Includes prescription-type pain relievers, tranquilizers, and sedatives, but not over-the-counter drugs.↑ Source: Office of Applied Studies. (2008). Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: National findings (DHHS Publication No. SMA 08-4343, NSDUH Series H-34). Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/p0000016.htm, accessed 02/23/09. | |||
| Any Illicit Drug* | 18.0 | 29.1 | 7.9 |
| Marijuana/Hashish | 11.3 | 23.1 | 4.3 |
| Cocaine | 1.7 | 4.9 | 1.0 |
| Hallucinogens | 2.3 | 4.3 | 0.3 |
| Inhalants | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Non-medical Use of Psychotherapeutics** | 8.6 | 13.7 | 4.4 |
Information on this page can be found in the print version of Women's Health USA 2009. Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Women's Health USA 2009. Rockville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2009.