Non medical use of Rx pain relievers over the last year in the U.S. 2002-2022

Number of people in the U.S. who used prescription opioids for non medical purposes from 2002 to 2022

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Release date

December 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

2002 to 2022

Age group

12 years and older

Special properties

noninstitutionalized persons

Supplementary notes

Illicit use of prescription opioids during the previous year.
* Due to methodological changes in 2021, caution should be used when comparing figures for 2021 with other years. Please see source for further information on methodology.

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