Drogový Informační Server - Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs More Prevalent in U.S. than Use of Most Illicit Drugs

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U.S. household residents are more likely to report nonmedical use of prescription drugs than the use of almost all illicit drugs, according to recently released data from the 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).

One in twenty persons age 12 or older reported using prescription pain relievers nonmedically in the past year -- more than any illicit drug with the exception of marijuana. Furthermore, the nonmedical use of prescription tranquilizers (2.2%) and stimulants (1.1%) was outranked by only marijuana and cocaine. All other illicit drugs, including ecstasy, heroin, and PCP, were used by less than 1% of U.S. household residents.

For details, including data charts, source information and caveats, download the PDF file at http://www.cesar.umd.edu/cesar/cesarfax/vol15/15-36.pdf.

. Reprinted from CESAR Fax, a weekly, one-page overview of timely substance abuse trends or issues, from The Center on Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) at the University of Maryland.