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Non medical use of Rx pain relievers over the last year in the U.S. 2002-2021

Number of people in the U.S. who used prescription opioids for non medical purposes from 2002 to 2021*

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Release date

January 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

2002 to 2021

Age group

12 years and older

Special properties

noninstitutionalized persons

Supplementary notes

* Use of prescription opioids during the previous year.

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