Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Age 12 or Older Reporting Primary Pain Reliever Abuse, by Age Group: 1998 and 2008
12 to 17 Years
18 to 24 Years
25 to 34 Years
35 to 44 Years
45 to 54 Years
55 Years or Older
1998
0.8%
7.5%
29.1%
42.3%
16.8%
3.5%
2008
2.0%
26.5%
38.5%
18.5%
11.4%
3.0%
Source:
SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (September 23, 2010). Figure 1. Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Age 12 or Older Reporting Primary Pain Reliever Abuse, by Age Group: 1998 and 2008.
Characteristics of Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Reporting Primary Abuse of Prescription Pain Relievers: 1998 and 2008.
Rockville, MD.
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