10 Most Commonly Used Recreational Drugs in America

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4. Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics

Usage in 2021 (in thousands): 14,284

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, Misuse of Prescription Psychotherapeutics is defined as “used in any way a doctor did
not direct you to use and focused on behaviors that constitute misuse of prescription drugs.

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