New Report
Drug Use Continues to Rise
The newly released United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime 'World Drug Report 2018' has revealed an ever-increasing number of illicit drug users in the world. In 2016 there were an estimated 208 million users while in 2016 this figure has risen to 275 million - representing a growth rate of 32.2 percent.
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This chart shows the Global estimated number of people who use illicit drugs from 2006 to 2016.
Addicts and consumers of illegal drugs worldwide 1990-2023
U.S. leading prescribed drugs based on sales 2025
Leading biotech drugs based on revenue 2025
Top pharma companies worldwide by number of originated drugs 2026
Worldwide major types for pipeline drugs by number of active drugs 2026
U.S. pharmacies ranked by prescription drugs market share 2025
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