Statistics
-In 2012, an estimated 23.9 million Americans aged 12 or older—or 9.2 percent of the population—had used an illicit drug or abused a psychotherapeutic medication (such as a pain reliever, stimulant, or tranquilizer) in the past month.
-More than half of new illicit drug users begin with marijuana
-Drug use is the highest among people in their late teens and twenties. In 2012, 23.9 percent of 18-20 year-olds reported using illegal drugs within the past month.
-There were just over 2.8 million new users (initiates) of illicit drugs in 2012, or about 7,898 new users per day. Half (52 per-cent) were under 18.
-More than half of new illicit drug users begin with marijuana
-Drug use is the highest among people in their late teens and twenties. In 2012, 23.9 percent of 18-20 year-olds reported using illegal drugs within the past month.
-There were just over 2.8 million new users (initiates) of illicit drugs in 2012, or about 7,898 new users per day. Half (52 per-cent) were under 18.