Opioid Misuse

In 2017, 4.2 percent of people age 12 or older in the U.S. misused opioids.

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“From a friend or relative” includes opioids given by, bought from, or taken from a friend or relative.

Source: National Survey on Drug Use and Health from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Credit: Alice Goldfarb/NPR