Substance Abuse

Drug use is more prevalent in Manhattan and the east Bronx than other parts of NYC.

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Admission rate for cocaine abuse treatment services in NY is highest in the nation.

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The share of NYS residents who needed treatment for illicit drug use, but could not get it, is similar to the U.S. average.
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Illicit drug use of NYS residents higher than the national average, especially for young people.
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Cocaine use in NYS is about the same as nationwide.
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