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w <br /> T which trends can be measured. A change in the methodology of the survey greatly <br /> expanded it in 2003 and also greatly expanded reported mazijuana use; therefore 2002- <br /> 2003 is not directly comparable to previous time periods. The question on past year use <br /> <br /> ar <br /> was added in 2003. During 2002-2003 about 7% of the population over twelve used <br /> marijuana within the past 30 days, a measure indicating regulaz users. Almost 12% used <br /> it in the last year, indicative of infrequent users. Adjusting the number of arrests so they <br /> ~ match the time periods of the survey, makes it possible to estimate the risk of arrest for <br /> regulaz marijuana users. This was 1.5% in 2002-2003. In terms of punishment it was <br /> effectively zero. <br /> Table 3 <br /> Mari uana Use in Hawai i, National Household Sorve on Dru Abuse <br /> Percentage 30 Percentage <br /> Year 30 Da s Use Past Year Use Da s Year Risk of Arrest <br /> 2003-2004 66,000 110,000 6.52% 10.80% 1.59% <br /> 2002-2003 69,000 115,000 6.95% 11.56% 1.54% <br /> ,r 2000-2001 55,000 NA 5.82% NA 2.09% <br /> 1999 57,000 NA 5.80% NA 2.16% <br /> Source: httD://oas.samhsa.gov/nhsda, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services <br /> Administration, Office of Applied Studies <br /> Criminal justice resources used in the enforcement of the current marijuana law <br /> d. on possession in Hawaii aze about $6 million dollazs. Given the usage levels, risk of <br /> arrest, and further risk of punishment it is questionable whether criminalization serves as <br /> + a deterrent to use. This can be further analyzed by looking at reseazch done nationally on <br /> use. <br /> i <br /> al° <br /> 7 <br /> i <br /> 8 <br /> + <br /> <br />