10 Most Commonly Used Recreational Drugs in America

1. Alcohol

Usage in 2021 (in thousands): 162,540

Easily topping the list of the 25 most commonly used recreational drugs in America is of course, alcohol. While there is little harm in drinking occasionally, for many people, alcohol can become a coping mechanism. While around 63% of Americans drink, this is the demographic that the biggest nonalcoholic beverage companies in the U.S. is attempting to break away from alcohol. However, the U.S. is still not among the countries that consume the most alcohol.

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