How Often Coloradans Smoke Pot, Sniff Cocaine and More According to the Feds

More than 12 percent of Coloradans use illegal drugs every month. That’s among the Colorado-specific findings of a report from the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. The stats are drawn from 2011 and 2012, which may make them a little behind the curve: As the Washington Post points out, the figures show that Rhode Island is the top state for marijuana use, with Colorado placing sixth. But the data still provides a fascinating glimpse into our use of and attitudes about marijuana, cocaine and more. Check out the photo-illustrated results below.

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Past Month Illicit Drug Use
12+ (Coloradans age twelve and above): 12.24 percent

18+ (Coloradans age eighteen or older): 12.15 percent

Past Year Marijuana Use
12+: 16.22 percent

18+:16.08 percent

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Past Month Marijuana Use
12+: 10.41 percent

18+:10.40 percent

Past Month Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana
12+: 3.64 percent

18+: 3.59 percent

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Past Year Cocaine Use
12+: 2.41 percent

18+: 2.55 percent

Past Year Nonmedical Pain Reliever Use
12+: 5.05 percent

18+: 4.83 percent

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Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month
12+: 24.11 percent

18+: 24.37 percent

Average Annual Rate of First Use of Marijuana
12+: 2.34 percent

18+: 1.41 percent

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