Mental Health and Substance Use Data From the 1991 NCCHC Study5
| Category . | Male (n = 1574), % . | Female (n = 219), % . | Total Sample (N = 1801), %a . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicidal ideation previous year | 19 | 40 | — |
| Suicidal plan previous year | 17 | 37 | — |
| Suicide attempt previous year | 13 | 35 | — |
| Tried smoking | — | — | 87 |
| Smoked whole cigarette by age 12 y | — | — | 51 |
| Alcohol use, >20 d lifetime | 49 | 55 | — |
| Cocaine use | 30 | 42 | — |
| Marijuana use, >40 times | — | — | 40 |
| Injected drugs | 10 | 20 | — |
| Use of other illegal drugsb | 13 | 26 | — |
| Category . | Male (n = 1574), % . | Female (n = 219), % . | Total Sample (N = 1801), %a . |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicidal ideation previous year | 19 | 40 | — |
| Suicidal plan previous year | 17 | 37 | — |
| Suicide attempt previous year | 13 | 35 | — |
| Tried smoking | — | — | 87 |
| Smoked whole cigarette by age 12 y | — | — | 51 |
| Alcohol use, >20 d lifetime | 49 | 55 | — |
| Cocaine use | 30 | 42 | — |
| Marijuana use, >40 times | — | — | 40 |
| Injected drugs | 10 | 20 | — |
| Use of other illegal drugsb | 13 | 26 | — |
Not all youth indicated gender on the survey.
Other illegal drugs used 10 or more times in lifetime: lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), phencyclidine (PCP), ecstasy, hallucinogenic mushrooms, speed, ice, heroin, and pills without prescription.