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Population

Population by Race and Gender 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 144,950 3% 155,212 3% 163,908 3% 172,384 3% 180,181 4% 188,378 4% 196,135 4% 205,896 4% 216,574 4%
East Central 5,631 1% 6,276 1% 7,019 1% 7,547 1% 8,162 1% 8,798 2% 9,480 2% 9,990 2% 10,705 2%
Metro 97,287 4% 104,408 4% 111,119 4% 117,062 4% 122,984 5% 128,911 5% 134,395 5% 140,734 5% 147,417 5%
Non-Metro 47,663 2% 50,804 2% 52,789 2% 55,322 2% 57,197 2% 59,467 2% 61,740 3% 65,162 3% 69,157 3%
Northwest 3,271 2% 3,448 2% 3,432 2% 3,652 2% 3,718 2% 3,801 2% 3,835 2% 4,094 2% 4,526 2%
Northeast 2,434 1% 2,522 1% 2,621 1% 2,714 1% 2,705 1% 2,756 1% 2,751 1% 2,835 1% 3,165 1%
Southeast 13,372 3% 14,595 3% 15,005 3% 15,551 3% 16,154 3% 16,940 4% 17,750 4% 18,669 4% 19,578 4%
Southwest 18,376 4% 19,326 4% 19,815 4% 20,736 4% 21,230 4% 21,812 4% 22,521 4% 23,914 5% 25,090 5%
West Central 4,579 2% 4,637 2% 4,897 2% 5,122 2% 5,228 2% 5,360 2% 5,403 2% 5,660 2% 6,093 2%

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

Alcohol Consumption

Students Reporting Any Use of Alcohol in the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 629 23% 1,130 35% 1,103 29% 1,161 24% 1,687 24%
Metro 323 20% 634 34% 658 29% 724 25% 991 24%
Non-Metro 306 26% 496 37% 445 29% 437 23% 696 25%

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)

Students Reporting Having 5 or More Drinks in a Row on at Least One Occasion within the Past 2 Weeks 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 527 34% 634 33% 621 28% 764 26% 908 24%
Metro 279 31% 337 29% 338 25% 470 26% 536 23%
Non-Metro 248 39% 297 38% 283 32% 294 26% 372 24%

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)

Students Reporting Driving a Motor Vehicle One or More Times After Using Alcohol or Drugs, within the Past 12 Months 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 264 25% 376 22% 328 17% 394 15% 417 13%
Metro 123 21% 183 19% 162 14% 241 15% 233 13%
Non-Metro 141 31% 193 28% 166 22% 153 16% 184 14%

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)

Students Reporting Ever Riding with Friends After Using Alcohol or Drugs 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 734 46% 943 47% 992 41% 1,106 36% 1,377 34%
Metro 377 41% 506 43% 537 37% 671 35% 772 31%
Non-Metro 357 54% 437 54% 455 48% 435 37% 605 37%

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)

Students Reporting That They First Had More than a Few Sips of Alcohol at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 2,372 35%
Metro 1,407 34%
Non-Metro 965 35%

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)

Average Age at Which Students Reported First Drinking More than a Few Sips of Alcohol 2007
Minnesota 12
Metro 12
Non-Metro 12

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)

Adults Reporting Any Use of Alcohol in the Past 30 Days 2004/2005
Minnesota 33%
East Central 42%
Metro 32%
Non-Metro 33%
Northwest 54%
Northeast 59%
Southeast 21%
Southwest 37%
West Central 48%

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)

Adults Reporting Having 5 or More Drinks (4 or More for Females) in a Row on at Least One Occasion within the Past 30 Days 2004/2005
Minnesota 15%
East Central 3%
Metro 15%
Non-Metro 16%
Northwest 37%
Northeast 3%
Southeast 13%
Southwest 23%
West Central 5%

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)

Students Reporting Having 5 or More Drinks in a Row on at Least One Occasion within the Past 2 Weeks 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 230 16% 274 13% 219 10% 265 10% 280 8%
Metro 116 14% 115 12% 117 9% 143 8% 142 6%
Non-Metro 114 19% 159 14% 102 12% 122 12% 138 9%

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)

Alcohol Consequences

No data was found for Hispanic/Latino (Race) in the category Alcohol Consequences

Alcohol Risk & Protective Factors

Students Reporting Any Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days, Who Bought the Alcohol from Someone or Somewhere 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 152 18% 168 20% 171 18% 242 19%
Metro 84 18% 88 18% 107 18% 136 18%
Non-Metro 68 18% 80 24% 64 18% 106 20%

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)

Students Reporting Any Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days, Who Got the Alcohol from Someone or Somewhere 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 767 91% 745 91% 865 89% 1,136 88%
Metro 435 92% 444 90% 538 89% 674 88%
Non-Metro 332 90% 301 92% 327 90% 462 88%

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)

Students Reporting Any Alcohol Use in the Past 30 Days, Who Took the Alcohol from Someone or Somewhere 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 324 38% 291 35% 376 39% 446 34%
Metro 190 40% 178 36% 232 38% 279 36%
Non-Metro 134 36% 113 34% 144 40% 167 32%

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)

Students Reporting that they Believe People Put themselves at Great or Moderate Risk of Harm by Frequently Binge Drinking 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 4,885 77%
Metro 2,953 78%
Non-Metro 1,932 76%

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)

Students Reporting that they Believe their Close Friends Would Disapprove or Greatly Disapprove if they Frequently Binge Drink 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 4,736 75%
Metro 2,883 76%
Non-Metro 1,853 73%

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)

Tobacco Consumption

Students Reporting Smoking a Cigarette on One or More Days within the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 643 23% 819 23% 719 17% 972 18% 1,024 14%
Metro 348 22% 443 22% 400 16% 575 17% 586 13%
Non-Metro 295 25% 376 26% 319 19% 397 19% 438 15%

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)

Students Reporting Smoking Cigarettes on 20 or More Days within the past 30 Days 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 352 8% 315 6% 276 4%
Metro 191 8% 174 5% 134 3%
Non-Metro 161 10% 141 7% 142 5%

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)

Students Reporting Use of Chewing Tobacco or Snuff within the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 204 7% 152 4% 135 3% 182 3% 288 4%
Metro 77 5% 73 4% 66 3% 99 3% 155 4%
Non-Metro 127 11% 79 6% 69 4% 83 4% 133 5%

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)

Students Reporting They First Smoked All or Part of a Cigarette at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 1,820 25%
Metro 1,002 23%
Non-Metro 818 29%

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)

Average Age at Which Students First Reported Smoking All or Part of a Cigarette 2007
Minnesota 12
Metro 12
Non-Metro 12

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)

Students Reporting They First Smoked a Cigar or Used Chewing Tobacco at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 759 11%
Metro 422 10%
Non-Metro 337 12%

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)

Average Age at Which Students Reported First Smoking a Cigar or Using Chewing Tobacco 2007
Minnesota 13
Metro 13
Non-Metro 13

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)

Adults Reporting Smoking Cigarettes on One or More Days Within the Past 30 Days 2004/2005
Minnesota 24%
East Central 23%
Metro 20%
Non-Metro 32%
Northwest 48%
Northeast 38%
Southeast 37%
Southwest 29%
West Central 22%

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)

Tobacco Consequences

No data was found for Hispanic/Latino (Race) in the category Tobacco Consequences

Tobacco Risk & Protective Factors

Students Reporting Any Tobacco Use in the Past 30 Days, Who Bought theTobacco from Someone or Somewhere 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 468 63% 373 55% 394 57% 385 51%
Metro 264 62% 211 54% 235 58% 226 53%
Non-Metro 204 63% 162 55% 159 55% 159 48%

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)

Students Reporting Any Tobacco Use in the Past 30 Days, Who Got the Tobacco from Someone or Somewhere 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 610 82% 553 81% 553 80% 599 80%
Metro 348 82% 318 82% 318 78% 328 77%
Non-Metro 262 81% 235 80% 235 82% 271 82%

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)

Students Reporting Any Tobacco Use in the Past 30 Days, Who Took the Tobacco from Someone or Somewhere 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 307 41% 252 37% 266 38% 250 33%
Metro 182 43% 135 35% 155 38% 129 30%
Non-Metro 125 38% 117 40% 111 39% 121 37%

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)

Students Reporting that they Believe People Put themselves at Great or Moderate Risk of Harm by Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 5,191 82%
Metro 3,129 82%
Non-Metro 2,062 81%

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)

Students Reporting that they Believe their Close Friends Would Disapprove or Greatly Disapprove if they Smoke One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 5,132 81%
Metro 3,111 82%
Non-Metro 2,021 79%

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)

Other Drug Consumption

Students Reporting Any Use of Marijuana in the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 474 17% 632 19% 636 16% 773 14% 831 12%
Metro 256 16% 381 20% 386 16% 472 14% 499 12%
Non-Metro 218 19% 251 18% 250 16% 301 14% 332 12%

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)

Students Reporting Using Marijuana on 3 or More Occasions within the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 338 12% 420 13% 425 11% 441 9% 543 8%
Metro 183 11% 256 13% 253 11% 265 8% 321 8%
Non-Metro 155 13% 164 12% 172 11% 176 9% 222 8%

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)

Students Reporting Use of Inhalants within the Past 12 Months 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 343 12% 355 11% 305 8% 395 8% 428 6%
Metro 146 9% 191 10% 163 7% 248 8% 229 6%
Non-Metro 197 17% 164 12% 142 9% 147 7% 199 7%

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)

Students Reporting Methamphetamine Use within the Past 12 Months 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 208 9% 235 8% 133 4%
Metro 109 8% 145 8% 77 4%
Non-Metro 99 12% 90 8% 56 4%

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)

Students Reporting Use of Someone Else's Prescription Drugs within the Past 12 Months 1995 1998 2001 2004
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 389 14% 353 11% 361 9% 433 8%
Metro 189 12% 191 10% 195 8% 271 9%
Non-Metro 200 17% 162 12% 166 10% 162 8%

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)

Students Reporting Use of Any Prescription Drugs Not Prescribed by Their Doctor or that They Took Only to Get High within the Past 12 Months 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 6th 90 3%
Metro 6th 50 3%
Non-Metro 6th 40 3%

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)

Students Reporting Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers Not Prescribed for Them by Their Doctor within the Past 12 Months 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 235 6%
Metro 132 6%
Non-Metro 103 7%

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)

Students Reporting Any Use of ADD or ADHD Drugs Not Prescribed for Them by Their Doctor within the Past 12 Months 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 215 6%
Metro 133 6%
Non-Metro 82 5%

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)

Students Reporting Any Use of Stimulants or Diet Pills Not Prescribed for Them by Their Doctor within the Past 12 Months 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 171 5%
Metro 96 4%
Non-Metro 75 5%

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)

Students Reporting Any Use of Tranquilizers or Sedatives Not Prescribed for Them by Their Doctor within the Past 12 Months 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 130 4%
Metro 74 3%
Non-Metro 56 4%

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)

Students Reporting Use of MDMA/Ecstasy within the Past 12 Months 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 207 9% 194 7% 214 6%
Metro 120 9% 128 7% 134 6%
Non-Metro 87 10% 66 6% 80 5%

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)

Students Reporting Use of Crack/Cocaine within the Past 12 Months 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 135 9% 242 13% 222 10% 254 9% 226 6%
Metro 56 6% 122 11% 116 9% 147 8% 135 6%
Non-Metro 79 12% 120 16% 106 12% 107 10% 91 6%

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)

Students Reporting Use of LSD, PCP or Other Psychedelics within the Past 12 Months 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 200 13% 243 13% 211 10% 194 7% 213 6%
Metro 107 12% 137 12% 109 8% 125 7% 125 6%
Non-Metro 93 14% 106 14% 102 12% 69 6% 88 6%

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)

Students Reporting Use of Heroin within the Past 12 Months 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 38 1%
Metro 23 1%
Non-Metro 15 1%

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)

Students Reporting they first Smoked Marijuana at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 855 13%
Metro 492 13%
Non-Metro 363 14%

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)

Average Age at Which Students Reported First Smoking Marijuana 2007
Minnesota 12
Metro 13
Non-Metro 13

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)

Students Reporting they first Used Other Drugs at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 478 7%
Metro 255 7%
Non-Metro 223 8%

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)

Average Age at Which Students Reported First Trying Drugs, Other Than Marijuana 2007
Minnesota 13
Metro 13
Non-Metro 13

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)

Adults Reporting Any Use of Marijuana in the Past 30 Days 2004/2005
Minnesota 3%
East Central 17%
Metro 4%
Non-Metro 2%
Northwest 9%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 0%
Southwest 0%
West Central 0%

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)

Adults Reporting Methamphetamine Use within the Past 12 Months 2004/2005
Minnesota 0%
East Central 0%
Metro 0%
Non-Metro 0%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 0%
Southwest 0%
West Central 0%

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)

Adults Reporting Use of Club Drugs MDMA, Ecstasy, Ketamine or GHB within the Past 12 Months 2004/2005
Minnesota 1%
East Central 0%
Metro 2%
Non-Metro 0%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 0%
Southwest 0%
West Central 0%

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)

Adults Reporting Use of Crack/Cocaine in the Past 12 Months 2004/2005
Minnesota 1%
East Central 17%
Metro 1%
Non-Metro 2%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 0%
Southwest 0%
West Central 0%

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)

Adults Reporting Any Use of Prescription Pain Relievers Not Prescribed for Them by Their Doctor within the Past 12 Months 2004/2005
Minnesota 3%
East Central 2%
Metro 2%
Non-Metro 6%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 2%
Southwest 15%
West Central 0%

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)

Adults Reporting Any Use of Tranquilizers or Sedatives Not Prescribed for Them by Their Doctor within the Past 12 Months 2004/2005
Minnesota 6%
East Central 12%
Metro 5%
Non-Metro 9%
Northwest 20%
Northeast 1%
Southeast 2%
Southwest 15%
West Central 15%

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)

Adults Reporting Use of Hallucinogens or Psychedelics in the Past 12 Months 2004/2005
Minnesota 0%
East Central 0%
Metro 0%
Non-Metro 0%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 0%
Southwest 0%
West Central 0%

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)

Adults Reporting Use of Heroin in the Past 12 Months 2004/2005
Minnesota 0%
East Central 0%
Metro 0%
Non-Metro 0%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 0%
Southwest 0%
West Central 0%

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)

Other Drug Consequences

No data was found for Hispanic/Latino (Race) in the category Other Drug Consequences

Other Drug Risk & Protective Factors

Students Reporting that they Believe People Put themselves at Great or Moderate Risk of Harm by Smoking Marijuana Once or Twice a Week 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 4,799 76%
Metro 2,856 75%
Non-Metro 1,943 76%

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)

Students Reporting that they Believe their Close Friends Would Disapprove or Greatly Disapprove if they Smoke Marijuana Once or Twice a Week 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 4,897 77%
Metro 2,932 77%
Non-Metro 1,965 77%

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)

Students Reporting that they Believe their Close Friends Would Disapprove or Greatly Disapprove if they Used Other Drugs Once or Twice a Week 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 5,355 84%
Metro 3,216 85%
Non-Metro 2,139 84%

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)

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Consequences

Admissions to Minnesota Treatment Facilities 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 870 3% 920 3% 1,103 4% 1,128 4% 1,075 3% 1,204 3% 1,205 3% 1,255 3% 1,342 3% 1,524 4% 1,666 4% 1,611 4% 1,653 4% 1,794 4%

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)

Admissions to Minnesota Treatment Facilities by Primary Substance 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota Alcohol 540 62% 554 60% 619 56% 664 59% 601 56% 614 51% 650 54% 626 50% 655 49% 777 51% 868 52% 855 53% 801 48% 893 50%
Marijuana 173 20% 211 23% 281 25% 256 23% 266 25% 345 29% 277 23% 348 28% 355 26% 387 25% 333 20% 376 23% 420 25% 460 26%
Methamphetamines 11 1% 17 2% 27 2% 23 2% 27 3% 40 3% 46 4% 71 6% 104 8% 130 9% 194 12% 118 7% 174 11% 116 6%
Crack/Cocaine 112 13% 99 11% 122 11% 138 12% 131 12% 147 12% 162 13% 155 12% 180 13% 164 11% 184 11% 183 11% 174 11% 182 10%
Sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics 0 0% * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 8 0% 8 0% * * * *
Opioids 24 3% 25 3% 41 4% 33 3% 40 4% 37 3% 58 5% 39 3% 34 3% 56 4% 72 4% 52 3% 74 4% 114 6%
Hallucinogens, phencyclidine, inhalants, and all other 7 1% 9 1% 12 1% 10 1% 9 1% 12 1% 6 0% 9 1% 6 0% * * * * 12 1% 7 0% 11 1%
Amphetamines (other than methamphetamines) and stimulants * * * * 0 0% * * 0 0% * * * * * * * * * * * * 7 0% * * 8 0%

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)

Data Sources:

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

Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) Link

Description: The MSS is a confidential and anonymous self-administered survey given to 6th, 9th and 12th grade students attending Minnesota public, charter and tribal schools. Most schools elect to participate in the survey; in 2004, this included 88% of eligible schools.

Although the data are not presented here, the survey is also administered to area learning centers, juvenile correction facilities and private schools electing to participate.

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Education

Geographic Level: State, County, Region

Aggregated data at the state and county level do not reveal disparities that may exist within a given geographic area.

Frequency: Data collected and reported every three years

Characteristics: The results of the MSS are also available at a county level. Data Privacy requirements mandate that data is presented in a manner such that no individual student can be identified through the presentation of the results. As part of the Data Privacy practices, the results are also presented in a manner that no individual school district could be identified through the results. Therefore, for counties that have only one school district, the results are not presented. Results are also withheld for counties in which the minimum number for student participation was not met.

The MSS is a “census” of schools, not a sample. The school districts get their own data. Sixth-graders were not asked all substance use questions. Some school districts do not participate, and student participation within the school district can vary widely. These data are self-reported.

Minnesota Survey of Adult Substance Use (MNSASU) Link

Description: This report presents the results of the 2004/2005 Minnesota Treatment Needs Assessment Survey conducted for DHS by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Division of Health Services Research and Policy. The primary objective of this project is to obtain current estimates of the number of adults in the general population in Minnesota who are abusing or dependent on alcohol or other drugs and are in need of treatment. The prevalence of substance abuse and dependence and need for treatment were assessed for the total population, and by region, race and ethnicity, gender, age group, and immigration status (US born vs. foreign born).  The population for this survey included Minnesota residents 18 years of age or older and non-institutionalized.  The study was conducted between October 2004 and June 2005, and involved a random digit dial telephone survey with 16,891 adults in Minnesota.

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Human Services, Performance Measurement and Quality Improvement

Geographic Level: State, Region Aggregated data at the state and county level do not reveal disparities that may exist within a given geographic area.

Frequency: Next year data will be available: 2011

Characteristics: The sample was stratified by region, and African Americans, American Indians, Latinos, Hmong and other Asian Americans were over-sampled to ensure adequate numbers of respondents to provide reliable estimates for these sub-groups. The survey instrument included demographic information, diagnostic measures of abuse of and dependence on alcohol or drugs, use of treatment services, depression, serious mental illness and body weight. The survey was administered in both English and Spanish. The weighted response rate was 55%, with a cooperation rate of 67%. These data are self-reported.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Normative Evaluation System (DAANES)

Description: DAANES includes data on all private- and public-pay treatment facility admissions and discharges. Data were obtained by request from the Performance Measurement and Quality Improvement (PMQI) Division

Sponsored by: Performance Measurement and Quality Improvement (PMQI) Division, Minnesota Department of Human Services

Geographic Level: State, Region, County

Frequency: Data reported annually

Characteristics: Detoxification facilities report using a separate system, and therefore information about detox admissions in Minnesota is not available through the DAANES system. The DAANES intake form incorporates a portion of the Federal Client Data Set. The history form incorporates an expanded version of the alcohol and other drug (AOD) use items from the Client Data Set and an arrest summary. The discharge form includes discharge status, referrals, payment source and charges, inpatient days, and outpatient treatment hours. According to Minnesota Statutes, Section 254B.05, subdivision 1, chemical dependency providers must participate in DAANES to be eligible for payment under the Consolidated Chemical Dependency Treatment Fund (CCDTF). Approximately 35 detoxification facilities also report voluntarily on a separate DAANES system