TABLE 1.
Characteristics of Oregon and Washington adults presenting for publicly funded opiate treatment between 1993 and 2000.
| Characteristic | Oregon | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 11,356 | 15,577 |
| Mean age | 36 years | 36 years |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 58% | 58% |
| Female | 42% | 42% |
| Ethnicity | ||
| White, not Hispanic | 83% | 76% |
| Black, not Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Native American | 4% | 4% |
| Other | 1% | 2% |
| Not employed | 79% | 87% |
| Never married | 40% | 42% |
| Needle user at intake | 84% | 84% |
| Secondary drug problem reported | ||
| Cocaine | 27% | 44% |
| Alcohol | 31% | 41% |
| Mean years of opiate use | 13 years | 13 years |