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Table 3 Severity Levels for Dependence Among United States Inmates N = 6,881

From: Alcohol dependence: international policy implications for prison populations

Substance

No Diagnosis

Abuse

Low Severity Dependence

Moderate Dependence

Severe Dependence

Alcohol

54%

16%

5%

9%

16%

Marijuana

69%

13%

4%

7%

7%

Cocaine

87%

4%

1%

2%

6%

Heroin

98%

<1%

<1%

<1%

1%

Stimulants

85%

4%

1%

3%

7%