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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 147,771 3% 153,766 3% 159,925 3% 165,071 3% 170,260 3% 174,922 3% 181,001 4% 182,424 4% 188,340 4%
East Central 4,233 1% 4,558 1% 5,097 1% 5,642 1% 6,391 1% 6,853 1% 7,457 1% 7,171 1% 7,170 1%
Metro 125,112 5% 130,135 5% 134,954 5% 138,728 5% 142,554 5% 146,442 5% 151,292 5% 152,803 5% 158,511 6%
Non-Metro 22,659 1% 23,631 1% 24,971 1% 26,343 1% 27,706 1% 28,480 1% 29,709 1% 29,621 1% 29,829 1%
Northwest 1,014 1% 1,076 1% 1,159 1% 1,223 1% 1,276 1% 1,349 1% 1,403 1% 1,313 1% 1,245 1%
Northeast 1,837 1% 1,891 1% 1,901 1% 1,957 1% 1,902 1% 1,874 1% 1,912 1% 2,019 1% 1,971 1%
Southeast 9,095 2% 9,290 2% 9,797 2% 10,143 2% 10,561 2% 10,856 2% 11,186 2% 11,273 2% 11,485 2%
Southwest 5,015 1% 5,308 1% 5,414 1% 5,698 1% 5,848 1% 5,766 1% 5,911 1% 6,061 1% 6,185 1%
West Central 1,465 0% 1,508 0% 1,603 1% 1,680 1% 1,728 1% 1,782 1% 1,840 1% 1,784 1% 1,773 1%

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 445 10% 942 18% 1,063 18% 1,164 19% 1,332 18%
Metro 272 8% 691 17% 780 16% 891 17% 1,021 17%
Non-Metro 173 16% 251 24% 283 24% 273 24% 311 20%

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 451 18% 463 15% 581 15% 677 17% 711 16%
Metro 291 16% 315 13% 415 14% 521 16% 541 15%
Non-Metro 160 26% 148 23% 166 21% 156 21% 170 18%

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 209 15% 318 12% 339 10% 365 10% 310 8%
Metro 131 13% 206 10% 230 9% 267 9% 213 7%
Non-Metro 78 21% 112 19% 109 16% 98 15% 97 12%

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 649 25% 889 28% 1,101 27% 736 25% 1,160 24%
Metro 422 22% 642 26% 826 26% 876 26% 885 24%
Non-Metro 227 36% 247 37% 275 34% 562 33% 275 28%

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 1,771 24%
Metro 1,381 24%
Non-Metro 390 25%

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 13
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 34%
East Central 83%
Metro 34%
Non-Metro 39%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 26%
Southwest 1%
West Central 96%

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 13%
East Central 30%
Metro 13%
Non-Metro 12%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 12%
Southwest 0%
West Central 0%

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 175 7% 249 14% 209 5% 251 6% 240 5%
Metro 103 5% 124 12% 133 4% 187 6% 171 5%
Non-Metro 72 12% 125 17% 76 10% 64 8% 69 7%

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

Liquor Law Arrests and Apprehensions 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Minnesota 907 581 461 364 366 297 390 306 411 460 450 477

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

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

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

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

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 142 19% 170 20% 182 18% 174 15%
Metro 114 21% 120 19% 140 18% 135 15%
Non-Metro 28 13% 50 21% 42 18% 39 15%

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 679 90% 785 90% 902 90% 1,037 87%
Metro 487 90% 563 90% 693 91% 803 87%
Non-Metro 192 91% 222 91% 209 89% 234 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 279 37% 309 36% 324 32% 353 30%
Metro 209 39% 223 36% 249 33% 274 30%
Non-Metro 70 33% 86 35% 75 32% 79 30%

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 5,887 81%
Metro 4,648 81%
Non-Metro 1,239 81%

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 5,802 80%
Metro 4,599 80%
Non-Metro 1,203 79%

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 514 11% 718 13% 677 10% 786 12% 719 9%
Metro 354 10% 531 12% 505 10% 622 11% 539 9%
Non-Metro 160 15% 187 16% 172 14% 164 14% 180 11%

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 342 5% 298 4% 232 3%
Metro 248 5% 219 4% 162 3%
Non-Metro 94 8% 79 7% 70 4%

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 146 3% 114 2% 97 1% 138 2% 174 2%
Metro 67 2% 81 2% 58 1% 88 2% 104 2%
Non-Metro 79 7% 33 3% 39 3% 50 4% 70 4%

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 1,318 17%
Metro 990 16%
Non-Metro 328 21%

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 371 5%
Metro 251 4%
Non-Metro 120 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 Smoking a Cigar or Using Chewing Tobacco 2007
Minnesota 13
Metro 13
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)

Adults Reporting Smoking Cigarettes on One or More Days Within the Past 30 Days 2004/2005
Minnesota 18%
East Central 0%
Metro 20%
Non-Metro 7%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 15%
Southeast 16%
Southwest 1%
West Central 0%

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 Asian American/Pacific Islander (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 430 62% 455 64% 412 63% 319 57%
Metro 311 61% 348 66% 315 62% 226 56%
Non-Metro 119 62% 107 59% 97 65% 93 60%

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 563 81% 560 79% 497 76% 430 77%
Metro 416 82% 408 77% 391 77% 307 76%
Non-Metro 147 77% 152 84% 106 71% 123 79%

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 243 35% 239 34% 217 33% 160 29%
Metro 182 36% 171 32% 167 33% 111 27%
Non-Metro 61 32% 68 38% 50 34% 49 32%

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 5,991 82%
Metro 4,697 82%
Non-Metro 1,294 85%

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 6,158 84%
Metro 4,875 85%
Non-Metro 1,283 84%

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 286 6% 442 8% 461 8% 440 7% 472 6%
Metro 183 5% 333 8% 337 7% 345 7% 351 6%
Non-Metro 103 9% 109 10% 124 11% 95 8% 121 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.  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 192 4% 264 5% 291 5% 132 9% 289 4%
Metro 127 4% 195 5% 210 4% 91 8% 217 4%
Non-Metro 65 6% 69 6% 81 7% 41 9% 72 5%

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 281 6% 282 5% 230 4% 221 3% 204 3%
Metro 183 5% 215 5% 168 3% 159 3% 143 2%
Non-Metro 98 9% 67 6% 62 5% 62 5% 61 4%

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 148 4% 181 5% 88 2%
Metro 109 4% 139 4% 65 2%
Non-Metro 39 5% 42 6% 23 2%

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 378 8% 285 5% 229 4% 248 4%
Metro 256 7% 206 5% 168 3% 197 4%
Non-Metro 122 11% 79 7% 61 5% 51 4%

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 26 1%
Metro 6th 17 1%
Non-Metro 6th 9 2%

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 131 3%
Metro 89 3%
Non-Metro 42 5%

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 125 3%
Metro 91 3%
Non-Metro 34 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 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 96 2%
Metro 66 2%
Non-Metro 30 3%

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 83 2%
Metro 62 2%
Non-Metro 21 2%

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 250 7% 193 5% 151 3%
Metro 212 7% 157 5% 118 3%
Non-Metro 38 5% 36 5% 33 4%

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 95 4% 152 5% 133 4% 153 4% 118 3%
Metro 60 3% 112 5% 93 3% 112 3% 85 2%
Non-Metro 35 6% 40 6% 40 5% 41 6% 33 4%

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 150 6% 162 5% 173 5% 135 3% 130 3%
Metro 103 5% 119 5% 130 4% 102 3% 97 3%
Non-Metro 47 7% 43 7% 43 6% 33 4% 33 4%

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 66 1%
Metro 48 1%
Non-Metro 18 2%

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 440 6%
Metro 326 6%
Non-Metro 114 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 Smoking 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)

Students Reporting they first Used Other Drugs at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 286 4%
Metro 216 4%
Non-Metro 70 5%

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 2%
East Central 0%
Metro 3%
Non-Metro 1%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 3%
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 0%
East Central 0%
Metro 0%
Non-Metro 1%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 3%
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 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 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 2%
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 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 1%
East Central 0%
Metro 1%
Non-Metro 0%
Northwest 0%
Northeast 0%
Southeast 0%
Southwest 1%
West Central 0%

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

Total Narcotics Arrests 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Minnesota 420 331 238 188 269 188 306 350 376 397 445

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

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

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

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

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 5,806 80%
Metro 4,563 80%
Non-Metro 1,243 82%

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 6,078 84%
Metro 4,799 83%
Non-Metro 1,279 84%

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 6,342 87%
Metro 4,149 85%
Non-Metro 1,349 88%

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 135 0% 104 0% 98 0% 148 0% 158 0% 198 1% 225 1% 220 1% 257 1% 292 1% 321 1% 356 1% 339 1% 429 1%

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 59 44% 50 48% 42 43% 52 35% 96 61% 75 38% 72 32% 84 38% 89 35% 103 35% 109 34% 121 34% 125 37% 183 44%
Marijuana 34 25% 44 42% 40 41% 51 34% 37 23% 62 31% 78 35% 71 32% 76 30% 76 26% 59 18% 70 20% 82 24% 88 21%
Methamphetamines * * * * * * 6 4% * * 14 7% 19 8% 17 8% 32 12% 64 22% 97 30% 71 20% 74 22% 57 14%
Crack/Cocaine 9 7% 9 9% * * 11 7% 11 7% 23 12% 14 6% 22 10% 21 8% 26 9% 19 6% 44 12% 21 6% 24 6%
Sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Opioids 30 22% * * * * 25 17% 9 6% 21 11% 34 15% 23 10% 36 14% 17 6% 35 11% 44 12% 32 9% 52 13%
Hallucinogens, phencyclidine, inhalants, and all other * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 6 1%
Amphetamines (other than methamphetamines) and stimulants * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 0 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.

Minnesota Crime Information, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Link

Description: Minnesota Crime Information is a statistical report detailing the amount of criminal activity within the State as collected and prepared from data submitted by individual law enforcement agencies. The criminal activity consists of measurements involving offenses, clearances, and arrests.

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Criminal Justice Information System

Geographic Level: State

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 annually

Characteristics: Race/ethnicity is often determined by law enforcement and therefore may not be as accurate as self-reported status.

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