National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2007-2015)€¦ · Due to changes in the NSDUH Survey questions, trend data through 2014- 2015 is only available for • Alcohol Use in the

National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2007-2015) The following analysis will compare New Hampshire (NH) data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) from 2007 through 2015 to data from New England states and the United States. NSDUH comparisons consider the Northeast Region to include Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Table of Contents: Alcohol Use in the Past Month ……………………………………………………. 2

Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month ………………………………………….. 6

Illicit Drugs in the Past Month ………………………………………………….... 10

Illicit Drug Use Other than Marijuana in the Past Month ……………. 14

Marijuana Use in the Past Month …………………………………………..….. 18

Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers in the Past Year …………….…….. 22

Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year ………………………..... 26

Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year ………………….…… 30

Due to changes in the NSDUH Survey questions, trend data through 2014-2015 is only available for

• Alcohol Use in the Past Month

• Marijuana Use in the Past Month

• Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year

Additional indicators are presented with trend data through 2013-2014.

Alcohol Use in the Past Month AGES 12+

Data Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2007-2015) 2 | Page

Alcohol Use in Past Month NSDUH 2014:

All Adolescents and Adults Ages 12+

New Hampshire

(NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)

Description of Sample: All use by individuals

over the age of 12

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

63.07%* (60.05-65.99)

56.11% (55.03-57.18)

51.39% (50.83-51.95)

2008-2009 63.98%* (60.93-66.92)

56.57% (55.31-57.83)

51.74% (51.18-52.30)

2009-2010 63.77%* (60.53-66.90)

57.12% (55.79-55.84)

51.84% (51.29-52.39)

2010-2011 61.61%* (58.21-64.90)

56.93% (55.75-58.11)

51.79% (51.23-52.35)

2011-2012 62.89%* (59.77-65.91)

57.31% (56.27-58.35)

51.94% (51.39-52.49)

2012-2013

65.19%* (62.20-68.07)

57.75% (56.70-58.78)

52.13% (51.56-52.71)

2013-2014 64.40%* (61.4-68.3)

57.8% (56.9-58.8)

52.4% (51.9-52.9)

2014-2015 63.63% (60.87-66.30)

56.66% (55.74-57.57)

52.18% (51.71-52.64)

*Statistically significant difference compared with NE and US rates ** Statistically significant difference compared with US rates *** Statistically significant difference compared with NE rates

BRIEF SUMMARY Alcohol use in the Past Month among individuals aged 12+ years in NH has remained relatively stable in the past 8 years, with a notable decrease in 2010-2011. Since 2007, alcohol use in the past month in NH has been significantly higher than the Northeast region and the United States.

Figure 1: Alcohol Use in the Past Month (Ages 12+)

Alcohol Use in the Past Month AGES 12-17


Alcohol Use in the Past Month NSDUH 2014:

All Adolescents Ages 12-17

New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)

Description of Sample: All use by individuals between ages 12-17

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008 18.46%** (15.96-21.25)

17.14% (16.31-17.99)

15.38% (14.92-15.86)

2008-2009 17.83%** (15.37-20.59)

16.68% (15.82-17.57)

14.79% (14.33-15.26)

2009-2010 17.64%** (15.15-20.44)

16.17% (15.13-17.07)

14.23% (13.78-14.70)

2010-2011 17.04%** (14.46-19.98)

15.89% (14.99-16.83)

13.47% (13.03-13.93)

2011-2012 14.39% (12.19 - 16.90)

15.81% (14.90-16.78)

13.11% (12.70 - 13.53)

2012-2013

14.76% (12.59-17.23)

13.92% (13.14-14.74)

12.23% (11.82-12.65)

2013-2014 14.60%* (12.4-17.2)

13.20% (12.5-14.1)

11.60% (11.1-11.99)

2014-2015 13.12% (11.00-15.59)

12.57% (11.69-13.50)

10.58% (10.15-11.02)


BRIEF SUMMARY Alcohol use in the past month among individuals aged 12-17 has been decreasing across NH, NE and US in the past 8 years. Between the years of 2011 to 2015, there was a notable decrease in NH; however, the percent of youth between the ages of 12-17 who reported using alcohol in the past month was still significantly higher than the US in 2014.

Figure 2: Alcohol Use in the Past Month (Ages 12-17)

Alcohol Use in the Past Month AGES 18-25



All Adults Ages 18-25

NH New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

74.8%* (71.01-78.16)

66.4% (64.91-67.90)

61.2% (60.43-61.92)

2008-2009 75.0%* (71.23-78.37)

67.3% (65.61-69.00)

61.5% (60.71-62.19)

2009-2010 74.1%* (70.50-77.39)

67.6% (65.81-69.94)

61.6% (60.84-62.34)

2010-2011 73.2%* (69.7-76.5)

66.6% (65.1-68.2)

61.0% (60.3-61.8)

2011-2012 73.6%* (70.1-76.9)

65.8% (64.6-67.1)

60.5% (59.7-61.2)

2012-2013

73.2%* (69.7-76.5)

64.6% (63.3-65.9)

59.9% (59.2-60.6)

2013-2014 71.0%* (67.25-74.42)

63.8% (62.47-65.09)

59.6% (58.84-60.35)

2014-2015 68.9%* (65.07-72.52)

64.2% (62.79-65.03)

59.0% (58.16-59.77)


Figure 3: Alcohol Use in the Past Month (Ages 18-25)

BRIEF SUMMARY Alcohol use in the past month among individuals in NH aged 18-25 has been declining since 2007. However, past month alcohol use among NH young adults (18-25) has been significantly higher than in NE and the US every year since 2007.

Alcohol Use in the Past Month AGES 26+



All Adults Ages 26+

New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)

Description of Sample: All use by individuals over

the age of 26

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

66.90%* (63.22-70.38)

59.22% (57.91-60.51)

54.44% (53.73-55.14)

2008-2009 67.91%* (64.26-71.36)

59.59% (58.11-61.05)

54.80% (54.10-55.50)

2009-2010 67.52%* (63.60-71.20)

60.19% (58.65-61.71)

54.88% (54.10-55.56)

2010-2011 64.89%** (60.73-68.84)

60.12% (58.69-61.53)

54.99% (54.29-55.68)

2011-2012 66.82% * (62.96-70.46)

60.71% (59.41-62.00)

55.33% (54.65-56.02)

2012-2013

69.63%* (65.96-73.06)

61.61% (60.31-62.89)

59.91% (59.19-60.64)

2013-2014 68.82%* (65.21-72.22)

61.82% (60.64-62.99)

56.18% (55.56-56.81)

2014-2015 68.27%* (64.94-71.42)

60.30% (59.17-61.42)

56.04% (55.48-56.59)


Figure 4: Alcohol Use in the Past Month (Ages 26+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Alcohol use in the past month among individuals aged 26 and older has remained stable across NH, NE and US in the past 8 years. In all years, NH has had a significantly higher rate of use than the US and NE, with the exception of 2010-2011, when NH was significantly higher than the US alone.

Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month AGES 12+


Binge Alcohol Use in Past Month NSDUH 2014:


New Hampshire

(NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


over the age of 12

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

25.99% (23.64-28.48)

24.33% (23.53-25.14)

23.35% (22.93-23.78)

2008-2009 25.36% (22.95-27.94)

24.82% (23.97-25.68)

23.53% (23.11-23.97)

2009-2010 24.01% (21.52-26.70)

24.83% (23.99-25.69)

23.39% (22.97-23.82)

2010-2011 24.09% (21.74-26.61)

24.66% (23.87-25.46)

22.86% (22.46-23.47)

2011-2012 24.02% (21.66-26.54)

24.64% (23.82-25.48)

22.80% (22.38-23.22)

2012-2013

24.92% (22.58-27.42)

24.31% (56.7-58.8)

22.92% (22.49-23.36)

2013-2014 24.72% (22.24-27.15)

23.81% (22.99-24.64)

22.94% (22.55-23.34)


Figure 5: Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month (Ages 12+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Binge Alcohol use in the Past Month among individuals ages 12+ in NH has remained relatively stable in the past 7 years. There are no statistical difference in rates of Binge Alcohol use among individuals aged 12+ in NH compared to NE and the US.

Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month AGES 12-17




New Hampshire

(NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


between the ages of 12-17

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

12.49%** (10.49-14.81)

10.36% (9.70-11.06)

9.31% (8.96-9.67)

2008-2009 11.18%** (9.23-13.48)

10.08% (9.37-10.83)

8.88% (8.55-9.23)

2009-2010 10.27% (8.45-12.42)

9.40% (8.72-10.13)

8.38% (8.03-8.74)

2010-2011 9.87%** (8.02-12.10)

8.96% (8.29-9.67)

7.63% (7.29-7.97)

2011-2012 8.66% (7.14-10.48)

8.26% (7.67-8.89)

7.63% (7.29-7.97)

2012-2013

8.06% (6.60-9.80)

7.41% (6.84-8.01)

6.73% (6.44-7.04)

2013-2014 7.36% (5.89-9.16)

6.99% (6.40-7.62)

6.16% (5.85-6.4)


Figure 6: Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month (Ages 12-17)

BRIEF SUMMARY Binge Alcohol use in the Past Month among individuals aged 12-17 in NH, NE and the US has declined significantly in the past 7 years. Binge alcohol use in NH was higher each year than in NE and in the US. In 2007-2008, 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 NH had a statistically significant higher rate of use between than the US.

Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month AGES 18-25


Figure 7: Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month (Ages 18-25)



New Hampshire

(NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


between the ages of 18-25

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

53.23%* (49.02-57.38)

44.97% (43.68-46.28)

41.55% (40.80-42.29)

2008-2009 51.34%* (47.46-55.21)

45.49% (44.21-46.78)

41.52% (40.75-42.30)

2009-2010 48.29%** (44.32-52.28)

45.23% (43.95-46.53)

41.15% (40.39-41.91)

2010-2011 49.32%* (45.45-53.20)

43.94% (42.61-45.27)

40.15% (39.38-40.46)

2011-2012 50.51%* (46.60-54.41)

44.74% (43.44-46.06)

39.65% (38.85-40.46)

2012-2013

48.96%* (45.33-52.59)

43.00% (41.68-44.34)

38.70% (37.95-39.46)

2013-2014 45.77%* (42.00-49.96)

40.56% (39.20-41.94)

37.86% (37.07-38.58)


BRIEF SUMMARY Binge Alcohol use in the Past Month among individuals aged 18-25 in NH, NE, and the US, has been decreasing over the past 7 years. NH has statistically significant higher rates of binge alcohol use among young adults 18-25 than in NE and the US.

Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month AGES 26+



All Adults Ages 26+

New Hampshire

(NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


over the age of 26

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

23.54% (20.81-26.51)

22.61% (21.64-23.61)

22.07% (21.56-22.59)

2008-2009 23.12% (20.30-26.21)

23.11% (22.09-24.17)

22.31% (21.79-22.84)

2009-2010 21.78% (18.84-25.04)

23.22% (22.19-24.28)

22.19% (21.67-22.72)

2010-2011 21.70% (18.93-24.75)

23.27% (22.32-24.25)

21.77% (21.227-22.27)

2011-2012 21.64% (18.87-24.69)

23.17% (22.19-24.19)

21.83% (21.32-22.34)

2012-2013

23.06% (20.27-26.11)

23.13% (22.11-24.18)

22.21% (21.68-22.74)

2013-2014 23.35% (20.71-26.21)

22.92% (21.94-23.94)

22.44% (21.97-22.92)


Figure 8: Binge Alcohol Use in the Past Month (Ages 26+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Binge Alcohol Use among individuals aged 26+ has remained relatively steady among NH, NE, and US. Not significantly different. Binge Alcohol Use in NH among individuals aged 26 years and older is not statistically different than in NE and the US.

Illicit Drugs in the Past Month AGES 12+


Illicit Drug Use in Past Month NSDUH 2014:


New Hampshire

(NH)

New England (NE) United States (US)


over the age of 12

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

10.73%*** (9.19-12.48)

8.22% (7.67-8.72)

8.04% (7.80-9.29)

2008-2009 11.21%* (9.60-13.04)

8.98% (8.49-9.50)

8.38% (8.13-8.64)

2009-2010 12.15%* (10.37-14.18)

9.49% (9.00-9.99)

8.82% (8.56-9.09)

2010-2011 10.95%** (9.31-12.84)

9.28% (8.79-9.80)

8.82% (8.56-9.09)

2011-2012 10.34% (8.88-12.00)

9.39% (8.88-9.93)

8.95% (8.69-9.21)

2012-2013

11.28%** (9.71-13.07)

9.58% (9.07-10.12)

9.27% (9.01-9.54)

2013-2014 12.60%* (10.99-12.42)

10.31% (9.80-10.85)

9.77% (9.52-10.04)


Figure 9: Illicit Drug Use in the Past Year (Ages 12+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Use among individuals aged 12 and older has been increasing since 2011-2012 in NH, NE, and the US. Illicit Drug Use among NH individuals is significantly higher than NE and the US in all years, with the exception of 2011-2012.

Illicit Drugs in the Past Month AGES 12-17


Figure 10: Illicit Drug Use in the Past Month (Ages 12-17)



New Hampshire

(NH)


Description of Sample: All use by individuals over the age of 12-17

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

11.66% (9.76-13.87)

9.72% (9.11-10.36)

9.43% (9.07-10.80)

2008-2009 11.54% (9.63-13.76)

10.07% (9.40-10.79)

9.69% (9.33-10.06)

2009-2010 13.17%** (10.96-15.76)

10.50% (9.82-11.21)

10.12% (9.73-10.52)

2010-2011 12.83%** (10.76-15.22)

10.47% (9.81-11.18)

10.12% (9.73-10.52)

2011-2012 11.19% (9.00-13.84)

9.90% (9.23-10.61)

9.82% (9.46-10.18)

2012-2013

11.77%** (9.73-14.17)

9.31% (8.70-9.96)

9.18% (8.84-9.54)

2013-2014 11.10 (9.16-13.40)

9.24% (8.56-9.97)

9.11% (8.74-9.50)


BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Use among individuals aged 12-17 in NH has been higher than NE and US every year; however this difference has not always been statistically significant. There is a statistically significant difference observed from 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2012-2013 between NH and the US.

Illicit Drugs in the Past Month AGES 18-25


Figure 11: Illicit Drug Use in the Past Month (Ages 18-25)



New Hampshire

(NH)



between the age 18-25

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

29.22%* (25.37-33.40)

22.28% (21.12-23.48)

19.74% (19.19-20.13)

2008-2009 30.31%* (26.53-34.38)

24.32% (23.13-25.54)

20.54% (19.97-21.13)

2009-2010 31.96%* (28.33-35.82)

24.77% (23.46-26.13)

21.46% (20.89-22.05)

2010-2011 30.77%* (27.27-34.52)

23.56% (22.32-24.86)

21.49% (20.91-22.09)

2011-2012 28.78%* (25.35-32.47)

23.59% (222.57-24.65)

21.39% (20.81-21.98)

2012-2013

29.84%* (26.48-33.14)

23.57% (22.54-24.63)

21.44% (20.88-22.01)

2013-2014 32.01%* (28.33-35.92)

23.65% (22.54-24.80)

21.75% (21.16-22.30)


BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Use among NH individuals aged 18-25 has shown an upward trend from 2011-2012. Illicit Drug Use rates among NE and the US has remained relatively stable in the same time period. NH individuals reported statistically significant higher rates of use than NE and the US across all years.

Illicit Drugs in the Past Month AGES 26+



All Adults Ages 26+

New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)

Description of Sample: All use by individuals between the age 26

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

7.79%** (6.18-9.78)

5.69% (5.13-6.31)

5.85% (5.57-6.14)

2008-2009 8.25%** (6.53-10.38)

6.26% (5.67-10.90)

6.12% (5.82-6.41)

2009-2010 8.89%** (6.95-11.31)

6.79% (6.22-7.41)

6.46% (6.16-6.76)

2010-2011 7.57% (5.84-9.77)

6.75% (6.18-7.37)

6.46% (6.16-6.77)

2011-2012 7.29% (5.76-9.19)

6.95% (6.36-7.59)

6.69% (6.38-7.01)

2012-2013

8.32% (6.63-10.38)

7.28% (6.70-7.91)

7.19% (6.88-7.51)

2013-2014 9.74% (7.99-11.81)

8.23% (7.64-8.85)

7.18% (7.51-8.11)


Figure 12: Illicit Drug Use in the Past Month (Ages 26+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Use among individuals aged 26+ showed a slight upward trend from 2011-2014. There is a statistically significant difference among NH individuals, when compared with the US from 2007 through 2010. Although the rates of use in NH remain higher, there was not statistically significant differences observed from 2011 through 2014 when comparing with NE and the US.

Illicit Drugs Use Other than Marijuana in the Past Month AGES 12+


Illicit Drug Use other than Marijuana in the Past Month NSDUH 2014:


New Hampshire

(NH)



over the age of 12

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

3.56% (2.74-4.61)

3.32% (3.03-3.65)

3.59% (3.43-3.75)

2008-2009 4.20% (3.30-5.34)

3.49% (3.19-3.81)

3.54% (3.39-3.70)

2009-2010 4.65% (3.69-5.84)

3.65% (3.25-3.98)

3.60% (3.45-3.77)

2010-2011 4.04% (3.23-5.05)

3.34% (3.07-3.64)

3.33% (3.19-3.49)

2011-2012 3.47% (2.79-4.32)

3.17% (2.89-3.47)

3.27% (3.11-3.42)

2012-2013

3.54% (2.76-4.53)

3.07% (62.80-3.37)

3.36% (3.20-3.53)

2013-2014 3.69% (2.91-4.68)

3.16% (2.87-3.47)

3.30% (3.15-3.45)


Figure 13: Illicit Drug Use other than Marijuana in Past Month (Ages 12+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Use other than Marijuana has been relatively stable among individuals 12 years and older across NH, NE, and the US, except for a spike of use in NH in 2009-2010. Overall, when looking at the population 12 years of age and older, the rate of use was not significantly different between NH and NE and the US.

Illicit Drugs Use Other than Marijuana in the Past Month AGES 12-17




New Hampshire

(NH)


Description of Sample: All use by individuals between the ages of

12-17

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

4.44% (3.44-5.71)

4.03% (3.64-4.46)

4.54% (4.29-4.80)

2008-2009 4.55% (3.56-5.81)

4.11% (3.72-4.53)

4.47% (4.23-4.73)

2009-2010 4.39% (3.35-5.73)

4.02% (3.62-4.47)

4.52% (4.26-4.79)

2010-2011 4.23% (3.29-5.44)

3.85% (3.49-4.44)

4.29% (4.06-4.55)

2011-2012 3.67% (2.73-4.91)

3.43% (3.05-3.86)

3.90% (3.66-4.14)

2012-2013

3.00% (2.12-4.22)

2.84% (2.50-3.23)

3.36% (3.14-3.60)

2013-2014 2.90% (2.05-4.08)

2.88% (2.52-3.28)

3.30% (3.07-3.54)


BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Use other than Marijuana has been decreasing among individuals aged 12-17 in NH, NE, and the US since 2007-2008. Since 2012-2013, the rates appear to have leveled out across all examined regions. Overall, there is no statistically significant difference when comparing NH with NE and the US.

Figure 14: Illicit Drug Use other than Marijuana (Ages 12-17)

Illicit Drugs Use Other than Marijuana in the Past Month AGES 18-25




New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)

Description of Sample: All use by individuals between the ages of

18-25

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

9.32% (7.37-11.71)

7.78% (7.19-8.42)

7.95% (7.60-8.31)

2008-2009 11.48%** (9.25-14.15)

8.90% (8.22-9.63)

8.10% (7.75-8.47)

2009-2010 12.60%* (10.33-15.29)

8.96% (8.26-9.71)

8.16% (7.81-8.53)

2010-2011 10.62%* (8.65-12.97)

7.55% (6.94-8.21)

7.45% (7.11-7.81)

2011-2012 9.72%* (7.79-12.06)

7.09% (6.51-7.72)

7.00% (6.65-7.36)

2012-2013

10.04%* (8.05-12.46)

7.03% (6.46-7.65)

6.88% (6.55-7.22)

2013-2014 11.43%* (9.10-14.28)

6.50% (5.91-7.15)

6.58% (6.24-6.93)


BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Use other than Marijuana has been decreasing among individuals aged 18-25 in NE and the US, however, rates in NH have been increasing since 2012. The rates of use have been increasing among NH individuals and have been significantly higher than NE and the US since 2008-2009.

Figure 15: Illicit Drug Use other than Marijuana (Ages 18-25)

Illicit Drugs Use Other than Marijuana in the Past Month AGES 26+



All Adults Ages 26+

New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


over the age of 26

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

3.57% (2.47-5.15)

2.49% (2.16-2.87)

2.71% (2.52-2.91)

2008-2009 3.05% (2.11-4.39)

2.50% (2.17-2.87)

2.63% (2.45-2.82)

2009-2010 3.42% (2.41-4.83)

2.71% (2.37-3.10)

2.69% (2.51-2.89)

2010-2011 2.97% (2.12-4.14)

2.57% (2.27-2.92)

2.50% (2.32-2.68)

2011-2012 2.47% (1.80-3.38)

2.48% (2.17-2.83)

2.54% (2.37-2.73)

2012-2013

2.58% (1.79-3.70)

2.43% (2.13-2.78)

2.75% (2.56-2.96)

2013-2014 2.57% (1.78-3.69)

2.63% (2.32-2.99)

2.73% (2.56-2.92)


Figure 16: Illicit Drug Use other than Marijuana in Past Month (Ages 26+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Use other than Marijuana has been decreasing among individuals aged 26+ in NH, NE and US. There was a slight decline in NH from 2009-2010 until 2011-2012. However, this was followed by a slight increase from 2012-2013 until 2013-2014. No statistical significance difference was observed when comparing NH with NE and the US.

Marijuana Use in the Past Month AGES 12+


Marijuana Use in Past Month NSDUH 2014:


New Hampshire (NH)



over the age of 12

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

9.03%* (7.73-10.54)

6.39% (6.01-6.80)

5.98% (5.77-6.19)

2008-2009 9.62%* (8.16-11.30)

7.14% (6.74-7.56)

6.40% (6.18-6.62)

2009-2010 9.96%* (8.38-11.81)

7.55% (7.13-7.99)

6.77% (6.55-7.00)

2010-2011 8.66%** (7.34-10.19)

7.45% (7.03-10.89)

6.94% (6.71-7.17)

2011-2012 8.37% (7.10-9.85)

7.72% (7.29-8.18)

7.13% (6.91-7.37)

2012-2013

9.79%* (8.38-11.40)

7.85% (7.38-8.34)

7.40% (7.17-7.64)

2013-2014 11.51%* (9.92-13.30)

8.58% (8.13-9.06)

7.96% (7.74-8.19)

2014-2015 12.06%* (10.48-13.85)

9.28% (8.83-9.75)

8.34% (8.12-8.56)


BRIEF SUMMARY Marijuana use among individuals aged 12 and older has been increasing across NH, NE, and US. Marijuana use among individuals aged 12-17 has rapidly increased in NH compared to NE and there is statistically significant difference between NH and rates in NE and the US, with the exception of 2011-2012.

Figure 17: Marijuana Use in the Past Month (Ages 12+)

Marijuana Use in the Past Month AGES 12-17




New Hampshire (NH)



% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

9.43%** (7.73-11.50)

7.45% (6.90-8.04)

6.70% (6.41-7.01)

2008-2009 9.66%** (7.80-11.90)

7.94% (7.32-8.60)

7.03% (6.72-7.36)

2009-2010 11.51%* (9.35-14.10)

8.43% (7.81-9.08)

7.38% (7.05-7.73)

2010-2011 11.35% (9.26-13.85)*

8.49% (7.89-9.14)

7.64% (7.30-8.00)

2011-2012 9.61% (7.87-11.67)

8.05% (7.46-8.09)

7.55% (7.23-7.87)

2012-2013

9.62%** (7.91-11.65)

7.67% (7.11-8.28)

7.15% (6.86-7.46)

2013-2014 9.83%** (8.10-11.88)

7.68% (7.08-8.33)

7.22% (6.88-7.57)

2014-2015 9.44%** (7.64-11.62)

7.73% (7.08-8.44)

7.20% (6.84-7.56)


Figure 18: Marijuana Use in the Past Month (Ages 12-17)

BRIEF SUMMARY Marijuana Use among individuals between ages of 12-17 has been relatively stable across NE and the US. NH individuals aged 12-17 continue to use marijuana at significantly higher rates when compared with NE and the US, except from 2011-2012.

Marijuana Use in the Past Month AGES 18-25




New Hampshire (NH)



% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

26.53%* (22.99-30.41)

19.65% (18.53-20.83)

16.52% (16.00-17.06)

2008-2009 27.28%* (23.71-31.16)

21.45% (20.29-22.67)

17.42% (16.88-17.98)

2009-2010 28.29%* (24.97-31.87)

21.98% (20.73-23.28)

18.39% (17.84-18.95)

2010-2011 27.03%* (23.74-30.60)

21.33% (20.17-22.54)

18.78% (18.22-19.35)

2011-2012 26.37%* (23.10-29.92)

21.34% (20.36-22.36)

18.89% (18.33-19.45)

2012-2013

27.77%* (24.58-31.22)

20.96% (19.99-21.95)

18.91% (18.37-19.47)

2013-2014 30.09%* (26.55-33.88)

21.19% (20.13-22.30)

19.32% (18.75-19.91)

2014-2015 29.12%* (25.57-32.94)

22.64% (21.49-23.83)

19.70% (19.10-20.31)


BRIEF SUMMARY There has been an increase in marijuana use among individuals aged 18-25 in the US as a whole as well as in NH and NE from 2007-2014. There was a slight decrease in 2015 in NH. Marijuana use in NH among 18-25 year olds has been significantly higher than the NE and US rates each year since 2007.

Figure 19: Marijuana Use in the Past Month (Ages 18-25)

Marijuana Use in the Past Month AGES 26+



All Adults Ages 26+

New Hampshire (NH)


Description of Sample: All use by individuals of

ages 26+

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

6.32%* (4.92-8.07)

4.05% (3.61-4.54)

4.07% (3.84-4.31)

2008-2009 6.91%* (5.36-8.86)

4.63% (4.17-5.13)

4.42% (4.18-4.67)

2009-2010 6.88%** (5.21-9.05)

5.01% (4.54-5.53)

4.68% (4.43-4.94)

2010-2011 5.42% (4.06-7.19)

5.00% (4.54-5.51)

4.68% (4.43-4.94)

2011-2012 5.41% (4.10-7.09)

5.40% (4.91-5.94)

5.05% (4.79-5.33)

2012-2013

6.99% (5.49-8.85)

5.68% (5.15-6.26)

5.45% (5.18-5.73)

2013-2014 8.78%** (7.07-10.87)

6.60% (6.09-7.14)

6.11% (5.85-6.38)

2014-2015 9.65%* (7.96-11.66)

7.27% (6.76-7.80)

6.55% (6.31-6.80)


Figure 20: Marijuana Use in the Past Month (Ages 26+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Marijuana use among individuals aged 26 and older has been increasing across NE and US since 2010. Marijuana use among NH individuals aged 26+ increased to 9.65% in 2015 which is significantly higher than the US and NE rates. There was a period of three years, from 2010 to 2013, during which the rate of use among this population was similar to that of the other NE states and the US.

Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers in the Past Year AGES 12+


Figure 21: Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers (Ages 12+)

Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers in the Past Year NSDUH 2014:


New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


over the age of 12

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

5.34% (4.43-6.43)

4.22% (3.92-4.55)

4.91% (4.74-5.08)

2008-2009 5.95%*** (4.94-7.16)

4.45% (4.13-4.80)

4.86% (4.69-5.03)

2009-2010 5.38% (4.39-6.57)

4.50% (4.20-4.83)

4.89% (4.70-5.07)

2010-2011 4.57% (3.77-5.53)

4.17% (3.88-4.49)

4.57% (4.41-4.75)

2011-2012 4.46% (3.69 - 5.37)

4.14% (3.85-4.45)

4.57% (4.39 - 4.75)

2012-2013

4.27% (3.49-5.21)

3.90% (3.58-4.25)

4.51% (4.33-4.70)

2013-2014 4.21% (3.42-5.16)

3.65% (3.37-3.95)

4.06% (3.90-4.22)


BRIEF SUMMARY Non-medical use of pain relievers among individuals aged 12+ in NH has decreased in the past 6 years, as well as in NE and US. In 2008-2009, Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers in NH was significantly higher than the Northeast Region. There are no statistically significant differences observed across the rest of the years.

Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers in the Past Year AGES 12-17




New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2009

7.07% (5.79-8.60)

5.38% (4.92-5.89)

6.58% (6.27-6.90)

2008-2009 7.03% (5.65-8.66)

5.43% (4.95-5.95)

6.55% (6.25-6.85)

2009-2010 6.20% (4.88-7.85)

5.41% (4.91-5.95)

6.43% (6.13-6.75)

2010-2011 6.11% (4.92-7.57)

5.18% (4.73-5.67)

6.09% (5.81-6.39)

2011-2012 5.88% (4.57 - 7.53)

4.80% (4.37-5.28)

5.64% (5.38 - 5.92)

2012-2013

4.87% (3.79-6.24)

4.05% (3.63-4.51)

5.00% (4.74-5.27)

2013-2014 4.71% (3.67-6.02)

4.03% (3.62-4.49)

4.67% (4.40-4.95)


Figure 22: Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers (Ages 12-17)

BRIEF SUMMARY Non-medical use of pain relievers among individuals in NH, NE, and the US between ages 12-17 has decreased every year since 2007. The rate of use decreased significantly for NE and the US from 2007 to 2014, however the decrease in NH was not statistically significant.

Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers in the Past Year AGES 18-25




New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

15.1%* (12.52-18.16)

11.3% (10.50-12.04)

12.1% (11.67-12.51)

2008-2009 16.8%* (14.10-19.89)

12.2% (11.45-13.08)

12.0% (11.59-12.43)

2009-2010 14.9%** (12.52-17.65)

12.0% (11.27-12.75)

11.5% (11.12-11.97)

2010-2011 12.3% (10.24-14.72)

10.2% (9.52-10.96)

10.4% (10.04-10.84)

2011-2012 11.6% (9.54-13.91)

9.30% (8.60-9.93)

10.0% (9.57-10.36)

2012-2013

10.5% (8.62-12.65)

8.6% (8.01-9.31)

9.5% (9.08-9.87)

2013-2014 9.8% (7.99-11.99)

7.8% (7.21-8.4)

8.3% (7.95-8.7)


Figure 23: Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers (Ages 18-25)

BRIEF SUMMARY

Non-medical Use of Pain Relievers among individuals aged 18-25 has decreased every year since 2008 in NH, NE and the US. In the years from 2007 to 2010, Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers in NH was significantly higher than the Northeast Region and the rest of US. NH, although slightly higher, have not been significantly different from NE and US since 2010.

Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers in the Past Year AGES 26+



All Adults Ages 26+

New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


over the age of 26+

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

3.64% (2.75-4.80)

2.91% (2.57-3.28)

3.46% (3.26-3.66)

2008-2009 4.16% (3.15-5.50)

3.02% (2.68-3.40)

3.41% (3.22-3.61)

2009-2010 3.78% (2.77-5.12)

3.13% (2.80-3.50)

3.53% (3.32-3.76)

2010-2011 3.16% (2.36-4.22)

3.04% (2.72-3.40)

3.37% (3.17-3.58)

2011-2012 3.18% (2.43-4.14)

3.20% (2.88-3.56)

3.50% (3.29-3.72)

2012-2013

3.23% (2.43-4.28)

3.09% (2.74-3.48)

3.60% (3.38-3.83)

2013-2014 4.16% (3.34-5.17)

2.91% (2.61-3.24)

3.26% (3.08-3.45)


BRIEF SUMMARY Non-medical use of pain relievers among individuals aged 26+ in NH, NE, and the US has remained consistent between three to five percent in the past 6 years. In 2013-2014, there is a slight increase in use of non-medical pain relievers from the previous year in NH. However, NH rates are not significantly different from NE and US across all years.

Figure 24: Non-Medical Use of Pain Relievers (Ages 26+)

Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year AGES 12+


Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year NSDUH 2014:


New Hampshire (NH)



over the age of 12

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

7.75% (6.61-9.07)

7.24% (6.82-7.69)

7.47% (7.24-7.70)

2008-2009 7.50% (6.36-8.82)

7.42% (7.01-7.86)

7.42% (7.19-7.67)

2009-2010 7.49% (6.31-8.87)

7.25% (6.83-7.69)

7.27% (7.04-7.50)

2010-2011 6.73% (5.49-8.22)

7.00% (6.56-7.46)

6.78% (6.56-7.00)

2011-2012 6.79% (5.67-8.11)

6.87% (6.47-7.32)

6.64% (6.43-6.86)

2012-2013

7.63% (6.50-8.94)

6.71% (6.29-7.17)

6.70% (6.48-6.93)

2013-2014 7.60% (6.46-8.93)

6.64% (6.23-7.08)

6.50% (6.30-6.71)

2014-2015 7.20% (6.04-8.55)

6.29% (6.01-6.78)

6.14% (5.96-6.33)


Figure 25: Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year (Ages 12+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Alcohol dependence or abuse among individuals aged 12+ has been relatively stable across NE and US since 2007-2008. From 2012 to 2014 alcohol dependence or abuse among NH individuals increased with a slight decrease in 2015. However, there is no statistically significant difference when compared to NE and the US.

Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year AGES 12-17




New Hampshire (NH)



ages 12-17

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

5.63% (4.40-7.17)

4.93% (4.50-5.40)

5.16% (4.89-5.44)

2008-2009 5.09% (3.91-6.61)

4.73% (4.29-5.21)

4.76% (4.50-5.03)

2009-2010 5.24% (4.09-6.71)

4.61% (4.18-5.08)

4.59% (4.32-4.87)

2010-2011 4.72% (3.67-6.04)

4.24% (3.84-4.68)

4.17% (3.91-4.44)

2011-2012 4.09% (3.16-5.28)

3.83% (3.45-4.24)

3.61% (3.39-3.85)

2012-2013

4.62%** (3.51-6.05)

3.23% (2.88-3.62)

3.11% (2.91-3.33)

2013-2014 3.64% (2.67-4.94)

2.88% (2.51-3.29)

2.76% (2.55-2.99)

2014-2015 2.68% (1.92-3.74)

2.72% (2.37-3.12)

2.62% (2.40-2.85)


Figure 26: Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year (Ages 12-17)

BRIEF SUMMARY Alcohol dependence or abuse among individuals aged 12-17 has been declining across NH, NE, and US since 2007. The decrease in rates from 2007 to 2015 reflects a statistically significant change for NH, NE and the US. In 2012-2013, alcohol dependence or abuse among NH individuals between the ages of 12-17 had a significantly higher rate of use than the US.

Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year AGES 18-25




New Hampshire (NH)



ages 18-25

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

20.42% (17.58-23.59)

17.71% (16.73-18.74)

17.13% (16.64-17.64)

2008-2009 19.31% (16.53-22.43)

17.81% (16.81-18.85)

16.76% (16.27-17.26)

2009-2010 18.73% (16.14-21.63)

16.96% (15.95-18.02)

15.91% (15.42-16.42)

2010-2011 16.99% (14.50-19.81)

15.74% (14.84-16.69)

15.03% (14.55-15.53)

2011-2012 16.98% (14.49-19.80)

14.64% (13.80-15.52)

14.36% (13.88-14.85)

2012-2013

19.17%* (16.47-22.19)

14.17% (13.36-15.03)

13.67% (13.19-14.16)

2013-2014 17.17% (14.52-20.19)

13.12% (12.26-14.03)

12.64% (12.17-13.13)

2014-2015 14.12% (11.75-16.89)

12.31% (11.46-13.22)

11.61% (11.51-12.08)


Figure 27: Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in Past Year (Ages 18-25)

BRIEF SUMMARY Alcohol dependence or abuse among NH individuals aged 18-25 has declined each year since 2007, with the exception of 2012-2013. The decrease in rates from 2007 to 2015 reflects a statistically significant change for NH, NE and the US. In 2012-2013, NH individuals aged 18-25 had a significantly higher rate compared to NE and the US.

Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year AGES 26+



All Adults Ages 26+

New Hampshire (NH)



ages 26+

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

6.09% (4.88-7.58)

5.78% (5.29-6.31)

6.11% (5.84-6.39)

2008-2009 5.98% (4.75-7.51)

5.99% (5.50-6.53)

6.16% (5.88-6.45)

2009-2010 5.97% (4.68-7.58)

5.92% (5.43-6.46)

6.10% (5.83-6.39)

2010-2011 5.32% (3.99-7.08)

5.86% (5.35-6.45)

5.67% (5.40-5.94)

2011-2012 5.50% (4.29-7.03)

5.91% (5.40-6.48)

5.69% (5.44-5.95)

2012-2013

6.17% (4.93-7.69)

5.87% (5.36-6.42)

5.95% (5.68-6.22)

2013-2014 6.54% (5.28-8.09)

5.99% (5.50-6.52)

5.91% (5.76-6.16)

2014-2015

6.59% (5.27-8.22)

5.82% (5.38-6.29)

5.64% (5.43-5.87)


Figure 28: Alcohol Dependence or Abuse in Past Year (Ages 26+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Alcohol dependence or abuse among individuals aged 26+ has been relatively stable across NH, NE and US since 2007-2008. Since 2011-2012, alcohol dependence or abuse among NH individuals has been increasing slightly, however, there is no statistically significant difference compared to NE and the US.

Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year AGES 12+


Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year NSDUH 2014:


New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


over the age of 12

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

2.99% (2.37-3.78)

2.83% (2.60-3.09)

2.79% (2.67-2.91)

2008-2009 3.41% (2.66-4.36)

3.02% (2.78-3.28)

2.82% (2.69-2.95)

2009-2010 3.41% (2.74-4.24)

2.94% (2.71-3.18)

2.82% (2.69-2.95)

2010-2011 2.89% (2.36-3.53)

2.68% (2.48-2.90)

2.67% (2.55-2.80)

2011-2012 2.76% (2.27-2.36)

2.66% (2.46-2.88)

2.67% (2.55-2.80)

2012-2013

2.87% (2.28-3.61)

2.68% (2.46-2.93)

2.71% (2.58-2.85)

2013-2014 2.78% (2.21-3.49)

2.80% (2.56-3.05)

2.64% (2.52-2.76)


Figure 29: Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in Past Year (Ages 12+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse among individuals aged 12 and older has remained relatively consistent across NH, NE, and US. Although illicit drug dependence or abuse among NH individuals is slightly higher, there is no statistically significant difference between NH and the NE and US.

Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year AGES 12-17




New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)

Description of Sample: All use by individuals over the age of 12-17

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

5.06% (3.99-6.42)

4.19% (3.78-4.64)

4.48% (4.24-4.74)

2008-2009 5.28% (4.17-6.67)

4.33% (3.93-4.77)

4.47% (4.23-4.73)

2009-2010 6.49%** (4.95-8.47)

4.54% (4.11-5.00)

4.52% (4.27-4.78)

2010-2011 6.36% (4.84-8.31)

4.59% (4.15-5.07)

4.69% (4.43-4.95)

2011-2012 5.08% (3.59-6.21)

4.15% (3.75-4.60)

4.31% (4.07-4.57)

2012-2013

4.38% (3.22-5.94)

3.60% (3.22-4.04)

3.76% (3.52-4.01)

2013-2014 4.01% (3.00-5.33)

3.26% (2.88-3.68)

3.50% (3.27-3.75)


Figure 30: Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in Past Year (Ages 12-17)

BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse among individuals aged 12-17 has been declining steadily in NH, NE, and US since 2010-2011. Although illicit drug dependence or abuse among NH individuals aged 12-17 is higher, there is statistically significant difference compared with the NE or the US, with the exception of 2009-2010 during which NH had a significantly higher rate than the US.

Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year AGES 18-25


Figure 31: Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year (Ages 18-25)



New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


between the age 18-25

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

8.87% (7.07-11.08)

8.81% (8.15-9.52)

7.90% (7.50-8.26)

2008-2009 10.04% (8.11-12.37)

9.03% (8.36-9.75)

7.80% (7.46-8.15)

2009-2010 10.58%** (8.63-12.91)

8.78% (8.13-9.48)

7.80% (7.46-8.15)

2010-2011 9.14% (7.31-11.38)

8.05% (7.40-8.74)

7.68% (7.34-8.03)

2011-2012 9.18% (7.31-11.47)

7.91% (7.26-8.61)

7.66% (7.32-8.02)

2012-2013

9.39% (7.55-11.61)

8.02% (7.41-8.68)

7.59% (7.24-7.95)

2013-2014 8.22% (6.47-10.41)

7.58% (6.95-8.26)

7.00% (6.65-7.36)


BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse among individuals aged 18 to 25 has shown little to no change from 2007 to 2014 in NH, NE, and US. Although illicit drug dependence or abuse among NH individuals is higher, there is no statistically significant difference when comparing NH with NE and US, with the exception of 2009-2010 when the NH rate of use was significantly higher that the US.

Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year AGES 26+



All Adults Ages 26+

New Hampshire (NH)

New England (NE)

United States (US)


over the age of 26

% (CI)

% (CI)

% (CI)

2007-2008

1.84% (1.25-1.70)

1.67% (1.42-1.96)

1.69% (1.56-1.83)

2008-2009 2.17% (1.42-3.28)

1.84% (1.59-2.14)

1.74% (1.61-1.89)

2009-2010 1.92% (1.28-2.86)

1.76% (1.52-2.04)

1.74% (1.60-1.90)

2010-2011 1.49% (1.01-2.19)

1.56% (1.30-1.80)

1.55% (1.42-1.70)

2011-2012 1.49% (1.47-1.76)

1.61% (1.40-1.85)

1.61% (1.02-2.10)

2012-2013

1.68% (1.14-2.46)

1.69% (1.46-1.96)

1.74% (1.59-1.91)

2013-2014 1.79% (1.27-2.54)

1.95% (`1.70-2.25)

1.79% (1.66-1.94)


Figure 32: Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse in the Past Year (Ages 26+)

BRIEF SUMMARY Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse among individuals aged 26 and older has been consistently equal to or less than 2% sine 2007 in NH, NE, and the US. There were not any statistically significant differences observed when comparing NH with the region and the US among individuals 26 years of age or older.

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