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Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change  from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Illicit Drug Use
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Measurement Period: 2018-2020
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This indicator shows the percentage of people aged 12 or older who used an illicit drug in the month preceding the survey. Illicit drugs include marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription-type drugs used nonmedically.
Why is this important?
Illicit drug use refers to the use and misuse of illegal or controlled drugs. Although there has been a long-term decrease in overall use, many people in the United States still use illicit drugs. Use of illicit drugs is highest among young people aged 15-25 years. Drug dependence is a chronic, relapsing disorder which often results in self-destructive and criminal behavior. Illegal use of drugs is also associated with injury, illness, high-risk sexual activity, disability, domestic violence, crime, school truancy, lost workplace productivity, and death. The stigma attached with substance abuse increases the severity of the problem.
| Substate Region | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Alcohol & Drug Use, Health Behaviors