Non medical use of Rx opioids over last year U.S. 2002-2023

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Matej Mikulic,
Jan 16, 2025

In 2023, an estimated 8.9 million people in the United States used prescription opioids for non medical purposes in the past year. This statistic shows the number of people in the U.S. who used prescription opioids during the previous year for non medical purposes from 2002 to 2023.

Number of people in the U.S. who used prescription opioids for non medical purposes from 2002 to 2023 (in millions)

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Release date

July 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

2002 to 2023

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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