TABLE 2.
Demographic Characteristics of Primary Methamphetamine Admissions in San Diego County, 2001 & 2005
| Percent of Methamphetamine Admissions 2001 (N = 5946) | Percent of Methamphetamine Admissions 2005 (N = 5211) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 54 | 60 |
| Female | 46 | 40 |
| Age | ||
| ≤17 | 5 | 4 |
| 18–25 | 21 | 24 |
| 26–34 | 34 | 30 |
| ≥35 | 40 | 42 |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| White, non-Hispanic | 60 | 53 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 30 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6 | 7 |
| African American | 5 | 6 |
| American Indian | 2 | 2 |
| Primary route of administration | ||
| Smoke | 63 | 71 |
| Inhale | 18 | 14 |
| Inject | 18 | 14 |
| Oral | 2 | 1 |
Source: California Alcohol and Drug Data System