Hawaii Cocaine Rehab Information

Hawaii Cocaine Addiction

Population
1,238,158

Cocaine/crack use in Hawaii
Powder cocaine remains popular and readily available throughout Hawaii and is often used in conjunction with other drugs including heroin and marijuana. The demand for cocaine is perpetuated by the tourist industry.

According to the NSDUH data approximately 86,000 (8%) of Hawaii citizens (ages 12 and up) reported past month use of an illicit drug. 20,000 (1.93%) reported last month use of cocaine. Additional 2004-2005 NSDUH results indicate that 27,000 (2.68%) Hawaii citizens reported illicit drug dependence or abuse within the past year. Approximately 18,000 (1.81%) reported past year illicit drug dependence.

Approximately 10% of Hawaii 12th graders surveyed in 2005 reported using cocaine at least once during their life time. According to 2004-2005 NSDUH data approximately 11% of Hawaii 12-17 year olds reported past moth use of an illicit drug. 2,000 (1.5%) reported past year use of cocaine.

Who attempts at getting help

During 2005 there were 6,805 admissions to drug/alcohol treatment in Hawaii. 3.2% were for abuse of cocaine. According to 2004-2005 NSDUH data, approximately 25,000 (2.44%) Hawaii citizens reported needing but not receiving treatment for illicit drug use within the past year.

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