Epidemiology

Question 1

past month illicit drug users – age 12 +

Answer 1

35.8 million (13%)

Question 2

past month cocaine – age 12+

Answer 2

2.0 million

Question 3

THC in 12-17 yo– past year

Answer 3

3.3 million (13.2%)

Question 4

illicit drug use in young adults age 18-25–past year

Answer 4

39%

Question 5

prescription drug misuse in age 18-25–past year

Answer 5

5%

Question 6

DUI age 12+

Answer 6

9.9 million - 3.8%

Question 7

12 month prevalence of nicotine use disorder (NESEARC 3)

Answer 7

20%

Question 8

% using THC at least once every year

Answer 8

15%

Question 9

likelihood of THC use disorder due to genetics

Answer 9

60%

Question 10

prevalence of stimulant drug diversion

Answer 10

5-10%

Question 11

probability of nic addiction after one use

Answer 11

32%

Question 12

probability of cocaine addiction after one use

Answer 12

17%

Question 13

probability of heroin addiction after one use

Answer 13

23%

Question 14

probability of alcohol addiction after one use

Answer 14

15%

Question 15

probability of thc or sedative addiction after one use

Answer 15

9%

Question 16

12 month prevalence of THC use disorder–18+

Answer 16

1.5%

Question 17

12 month prevalence of AUD (adults)

Answer 17

13%

Question 18

lifetime prevalence of AUD (adults)

Answer 18

29%

Question 19

risk of addiction from taking bzd

Answer 19

5-10%

Question 20

prevalence of current tobacco use in US – age 18+

Answer 20

14%

Question 21

% 12th graders vaping nicotine

Answer 21

30%

Question 22

lifetime prevalence of THC

Answer 22

45%

Question 23

lifetime prevalence of hallucinogens

Answer 23

15%

Question 24

lifetime prevalence of stimulants

Answer 24

15%

Question 25

lifetime prevalence of heroin

Answer 25

1.9%

Question 26

% of gamblers with pathologic gambling

Answer 26

1-2%

Question 27

% of population age 12+ who are heavy drinkers

Answer 27

6-7%

Question 28

12 month prevalence of inhalant use disorder - age 12-17

Answer 28

2.5%

Question 29

past month any substance use--age 12+

Answer 29

60%

Question 30

12 month prevalence of CUD -- all ages

Answer 30

1.5%

Question 31

% of current alcohol users who are binge drinkers--age 12+

Answer 31

47.1%

Question 32

% of current alcohol users who are heavy drinkers-age 12+

Answer 32

12%

Question 33

% of cannabis users with COMT mutations who developed scizhophrenia

Answer 33

15%