Substance Use in Minnesota

Data Source: Annual County Resident Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race and Hispanic Origin, U.S. Census Bureau

About the Indicator: Alcohol is the most frequently used drug nationally and statewide and is associated with a number of adverse health consequences¹.  Reported use of alcohol in the past 30 days is a common measure of recent alcohol use. In Minnesota, it is illegal for a person under age 21 to consume alcohol.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past-30 day alcohol use among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.08:1.00).  State rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey (MSS); national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

¹ Dawson DA, Grant BF, Li T-K.  “Quantifying the risks associated with exceeding recommended drinking limits.” Alcohol Clinical Experimental Research. 2005;29:902-908.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Acute, short-term “binge drinking” is defined as having five or more drinks of alcohol on a single occasion¹.  Binge drinking has been associated with alcohol related injuries and deaths, as well as violence and crime. In Minnesota, it is illegal for a person under age 21 to consume alcohol.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 2 week binge drinking among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.16:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

¹ United States Department of Agriculture and United States Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Chapter 9 – Alcoholic Beverages.  Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office; 2005. p. 43-46.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: As a depressant, alcohol use interferes with coordination, judgment and reaction time thereby increasing the risk of crash involvement.  In Minnesota, it is illegal for a person under age 21 to consume alcohol.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: As a depressant, alcohol use interferes with coordination, judgment and reaction time thereby increasing the risk of crash involvement.  In Minnesota, it is illegal for a person under age 21 to consume alcohol.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  In Minnesota, it is illegal for a person under age 21 to consume alcohol.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Alcohol is the most frequently used drug nationally and statewide and is associated with a number of adverse health consequences¹.  Reported use of alcohol in the past 30 days is a common measure of recent alcohol use.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic. 

In 2006/2007, reported past-30 day alcohol use among adults was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.19:1.00).  State and national rates are from 2006-2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

¹ Dawson DA, Grant BF, Li T-K.  “Quantifying the risks associated with exceeding recommended drinking limits.” Alcohol Clinical Experimental Research. 2005;29:902-908.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: Acute, short-term “binge drinking” is defined as having five or more drinks of alcohol on a single occasion¹.  Binge drinking has been associated with alcohol related injuries and deaths, as well as violence and crime.

In 2006/2007, reported past-30 day binge drinking among adults was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.24:1.00).  State and national rates are from 2006-2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.
 

¹ United States Department of Agriculture and United States Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Chapter 9 – Alcoholic Beverages.  Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office; 2005. p. 43-46.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: Acute, short-term “binge drinking” is defined as having five or more drinks of alcohol on a single occasion¹.  Binge drinking has been associated with alcohol related injuries and deaths, as well as violence and crime. In Minnesota, it is illegal for a person under age 21 to consume alcohol.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Binge drinking regularly is defined here as having five or more drinks of alcohol on 3 or more occasions in the past 2 weeks

In 2007, reported past 2 week binge drinking among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.16:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

¹ United States Department of Agriculture and United States Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Chapter 9 – Alcoholic Beverages.  Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office; 2005. p. 43-46.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: With the exception of drunkenness and driving under the influence, all state or local liquor law violations¹ are placed in this class. Excludes federal violations, includes manufacturing, selling, transporting and furnishing as in maintaining unlawful drinking places. Bootlegging, operating a still, furnishing liquor to a minor and the using of a vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor are included.

In 2007, reported liquor law arrests and apprehensions for juveniles in Minnesota are higher than the national average (rate ratio = 2.56:1.00) and for adults (rate ratio = 3.31:1.00).  Rates for the state are from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA); national rates are from the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

¹ Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Minnesota Crime Information annual reports, Table 15

Data Source: Minnesota Crime Information, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

About the Indicator: This indicator reflects students responding that they purchased alcohol from one or more of the following sources: gas stations, convenience stores, bars or restaurants, liquor stores, or on the internet.  These data include only students who reported any alcohol use in the past 30 days.  Students were asked to select all methods of obtaining alcohol that applied.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

*Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: This indicator reflects students responding that they got alcohol from one or more of the following sources: their friends, their parents, other family members, getting someone else to buy it for them, or at parties.  These data include only students who reported any alcohol use in the past 30 days.  Students were asked to select all methods of obtaining alcohol that applied.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

*Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: This indicator reflects students responding that they took alcohol from one or more of the following sources: their home, a friend’s home, or from stores.  These data include only students who reported any alcohol use in the past 30 days.  Students were asked to select all methods of obtaining alcohol that applied.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

*Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how much they thought people risked harming themselves physically or in other ways if they have 5 or more drinks of alcohol once or twice per week.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how they thought their close friends would feel if they had 5 or more drinks of alcohol once or twice per week.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Reported tobacco use within the past 30 days (“30-day use”) is a frequent measure of current use, especially among youth.  Youth tobacco use is presented here using 30-day use of cigarettes.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).   N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 30 day tobacco use (smoking cigarettes) among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.20:1.00).  State rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories. 

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Reported tobacco use within the past 30 days (“30-day use”) is a frequent measure of current use, especially among youth.  Daily use is measured here as reported smoking on 20 days or more within the past 30 days.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Reported tobacco use within the past 30 days (“30-day use”) is a frequent measure of current use, especially among youth.  Youth tobacco use is presented here using 30-day use of chewing tobacco, snuff or dip.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Reported tobacco use within the past 30 days (“30-day use”) is a frequent measure of current use.  Adult tobacco use is presented here using 30-day use of cigarettes.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic.

In 2006/2007, reported past-30 day tobacco (cigarette smoking) use among adults was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.03:1.00).  State and national rates are from 2006-2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: This indicator reflects students responding that they purchased tobacco from one or more of the following sources: gas stations, convenience stores, bars or restaurants, grocery, discount, or drug stores, at places like bowling alleys, video arcades, or pool halls, from vending machines, or on the internet.  These data include only students who reported any alcohol use in the past 30 days.  Students were asked to select all methods of obtaining tobacco that applied.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

*Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: This indicator reflects students responding that they got tobacco from one or more of the following sources: their friends, their parents, other family members, getting someone else to buy it for them.  These data include only students who reported any tobacco use in the past 30 days.  Students were asked to select all methods of obtaining tobacco that applied.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

*Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: This indicator reflects students responding that they took tobacco from one or more of the following sources: their home, a friend’s home, or from stores.  These data include only students who reported any alcohol use in the past 30 days.  Students were asked to select all methods of obtaining tobacco that applied.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

*Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how much they thought people risked harming themselves physically or in other ways if they smoked one or more packs of cigarettes per day.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how they thought their close friends would feel if they smoked one or more packs of cigarettes per day.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Current marijuana use is often assessed with measures of reported use in the past 30 days (30-day use).  Students were asked about their use of marijuana, bud, weed, pot, hashish, hash, or hash oil.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 30 day marijuana use among 12th graders in Minnesota was similar to the national average (rate ratio = 1.01:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Current marijuana use is often assessed with measures of reported use in the past 30 days (30-day use).  Students were asked about their use of marijuana, bud, weed, pot, hashish, hash, or hash oil.  Regular use is measured here as reported use on 3 occasions or more within the past 30 days.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of students reporting any use of inhalants in the past 12 months.   Students were asked whether they sniffed glue, breathed the contents of aerosol spray cans, or inhaled any other gases or sprays in order to get high.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 12 month use of inhalants among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.23:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of students reporting any use of methamphetamines in the past 12 months.  Students were asked whether they used meth, glass, crank, crystal meth or ice.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 12 month methamphetamine use among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.18:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).   For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that  the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of students reporting any abuse of prescription drugs in the past 12 months.  Student were asked whether they used OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Vicodin or other pain relievers not prescribed for them by a doctor.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 12 month prescription pain reliever use among 12th graders was lower in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 0.76:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of 9th and 12th grade students reporting any abuse of their own or someone else’s prescription ADHD or ADD drugs like Ritalin (hyper pills) in the past 12 months for the purpose of getting high.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories. 

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of 9th and 12th grade students reporting any abuse of prescription stimulants like Benzedrine or diet pills in the past 12 months for the purpose of getting high.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of 9th and 12th grade students reporting any abuse of prescription tranquilizers (Valium, Xanax, nerve pills), sedatives, or barbiturates in the past 12 months for the purpose of getting high.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 12 month tranquilizers or sedative use among 12th graders was lower in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 0.48:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of students reporting any use of MDMA, GHB or Ketamine in the past 12 months.  Student were asked whether they used MDMA, E, X, Ecstasy, GHB, G, Liquid E, Liquid X, Ketamine or Special K.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 12 month MDMA/Ecstasy use among 12th graders was lower in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 0.89:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of students reporting any use of crack or cocaine in the past 12 months.  Student were asked whether they used crack, cocaine in chunk or rock form, or cocaine in any other form.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 12 month crack/cocaine use among 12th graders in Minnesota was 5%.  Nationally, 5.2% reported use of cocaine and 1.8% reported use of crack.  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of students reporting any use of psychedlics in the past 12 months.  Student were asked whether they used LSD, acid, PCP, wet sticks, dipped joints, psychedelics, mescaline, mushrooms or peyote.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 12 month psychedelic use among 12th graders in Minnesota was 5%.  Nationally, 2.1% reported use of LSD and 4.8% reported use of other hallucinogens.  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).   For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of students reporting any use of heoin or other opiates in the past 12 months.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 12 month heroin use among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.11:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Counts by race/ethnicity may not equal the state total, as students were allowed to select all applicable categories.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Current marijuana use is often assessed with measures of reported use in the past 30 days (30-day use).  Adults were asked about their use of marijuana, pot, grass, reefer, hashish, hash, or hash oil.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic.

In 2006/2007, reported past-30 day marijuana use among adults was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.25:1.00).  State and national rates are from 2006-2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption is measured here as the number of adults reporting any use of methamphetamines in the past 12 months.  Adults were asked whether they used methamphetamines, crank, crystal or ice.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption is measured here as the number of adults reporting any use of Club Drugs in the past 12 months.  Adults were asked whether they used MDMA, Ecstasy, Ketamine or GHB.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption is measured here as the number of adults reporting any use of crack cocaine in the past 12 months.  Adults were asked whether they used cocaine in rock or chunk form.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic.

In 2004/2005, reported past 12 month crack/cocaine use among adults in Minnesota was 1%.  In 2006/2007, reported past 12 month cocaine use among adults in Minnesota was 2.3% and nationally 2.5%.  2004/2005 state rates are from the Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU); state and national rates from 2006/2007 are from 2006-2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption is measured here as the number of adults reporting any use of pain relievers or other opiates in the past 12 months.  Adults were asked whether they used codeine-containing products such as Tylenol with codeine, Darvocet, Darvon, Dilaudid, Fioricet, Fiorinal, Lorcet, Lortab, methadone, morphine, Demerol, OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, Stadol, Talacen, Talwin, Talwin NX, Tylox, Vicodin, or Ultram.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic.

In 2006/2007, reported past 12 month prescription painreliever use not prescribed by their doctor among adults was lower in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 0.86:1.00).  State and national rates are from 2006-2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption is measured here as the number of adults reporting any use of Tranquilizers or Sedatives in the past 12 months.  Adults were asked whether they used Atarax, Ativan, Buspar, Eqainil, Flexeril, Klonipin, Librium, Limbitrol, Rohypnol, Serax, Soma, Tranxene, Valium, Vistaril and Xanax for Tranquilizers and Amytal, Butisol, Chloral, Hydrate, Dalmane, Halcion, Nembutal, Phenobarbital, Restoril, Seconal, and Tuinal for Sedatives/downers/sleeping pills.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption is measured here as the number of adults reporting any use of hallucinogens in the past 12 months.  Adults were asked whether they used mushrooms, PCP, LSD, acid, phenecyclidine, angel dust, peyote, mescaline, or psilocybin.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption is measured here as the number of adults reporting any use of heroin in the past 12 months.  N/R indicates that there were No Responses within the particular demographic.

Data Source: Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU)

About the Indicator: 2003 narcotic arrests exclude the St. Paul Police Department.

The decrease in narcotic arrests from 2000 to 2001 is due to a change in the procedures for counting arrests. Prior to 2001, the BCA tallied all narcotic charges for each individual. The BCA's reporting system was modified to reflect the correct Uniform Crime Reporting procedures which require that only the most serious charge be counted for each individual arrested.

In 2007, reported narcotics arrests in Minnesota are lower than the national average for juveniles (rate ratio = 0.72:1.00) and adults (rate ratio = 0.70:1.00).  Rates for the state are from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA); national rates are from the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Data Source: Minnesota Crime Information, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how much they thought people risked harming themselves physically or in other ways if they smoked marijuana once or twice per week.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how they thought their close friends would feel if they smoked marijuana once or twice a week.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how they thought their close friends would feel if they used other drugs once or twice a week.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

About the Indicator: The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Normative Evaluation System admission form contains 21 substances that a person can be admitted for, as well as an ‘other’ category.  This indicator represents the primary substance of abuse that persons were admitted for.  An asterisk indicates that the number (n) is between 1 and 5, and is thus suppressed.  Persons were excluded if age, race/ethnicity, gender or residence was unknown.

This indicator represents the percentage of each specific demographic group admitted to treatment facilities in Minnesota by a specific demographic group, out of the overall total of admissions to treatment facilities in Minnesota for that specific demographic group.  For example, the number of males under age 18 for a specific race admitted to treatment were then divided by the total number of males under age 18 for that specific race, who were admitted to treatment for that same year.

Data Source: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Normative Evaluation System (DAANES)

About the Indicator: The Drug and Alcohol Abuse Normative Evaluation System admission form contains 21 substances that a person can be admitted for, as well as an ‘other’ category.  This indicator represents the primary substance of abuse that persons were admitted for.  An asterisk indicates that the value is between 1 and 5, and is thus suppressed.  Persons were excluded if age, race/ethnicity, gender or residence was unknown.

This indicator represents the percentage of each specific demographic group admitted to treatment facilities in Minnesota by primary substance of abuse, out of the overall total of admissions to treatment facilities in Minnesota for that specific demographic group.  For example, the number of males under age 18 for a specific race admitted to treatment who reported primary abuse of marijuana were then divided by the total number of males under age 18 for that specific race, who were admitted to treatment for that same year.

In 2007, the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) can be used to compare state and national rates of persons in treatment by their primary substance of abuse:   alcohol (rate ratio = 1.33:1.00), marijuana (rate ratio = 1.06:1.00), crack/cocaine (rate ratio = 0.73:1.00), methamphetamine (rate ratio = 1.29:1.00), heroin (rate ratio = 0.26:1.00), and other opiates (rate ratio = 1.02:1.00).   For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Data Source: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Normative Evaluation System (DAANES)