11. Farmers
Drug abuse rate: 16%
This is probably one of the least expected professions to be found in our list of professions with the highest drug abuse rates. Sad, but true. Despite the image of an honest man working outdoors, and the idea drug abuse is only limited to urban areas, farmers are dealing with serious drug addiction issues. Most of them become addicted to painkillers prescribed to them after (very common) injuries. Basically, 27% of farmers are acquainted with an addict.
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