“drug-overdose” Charts
U.S. Marijuana Seizures by Location »
Of the 1,809,496 kilograms of marijuana seized in the U.S. in 2010, 1,545,138 (85.4%) were seized along the Southwest border.…
Alcohol-Drug Combination ED Visits »
In 2009, there were approximately 519,650 ED visits caused by users combining alcohol with one or more drugs. The most…
Mexicans Report Fewer Gangs and Drugs »
According to a survey conducted by Gallup, surveyed Mexicans are increasingly less likely to report that gang activity or drug…
Meth Lab Seizures by Region »
The Southeast region of the U.S. (as defined by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces) was a focal point…
Marijuana Plant Eradication Increasing »
The number of marijuana plants being eradicated in the U.S. is increasing at a fast clip. In 2010, 10.3 million…
Emergency Department Visits by Illicit Drug »
Cocaine causes the most emergency department visits of any illicit drug, garnering 422,896 ED visits by users in 2009. However,…
Prescription Painkiller Abuse: ED Visits for Women »
American women ages 25-34 are the most likely women to visit the emergency department due to prescription painkiller misuse or…
Prescription Painkiller Overdose Deaths for Women »
Over the last decade, prescription painkiller overdose deaths have increased dramatically among women. Opioid overdose deaths have increased more than…
Prescription Painkiller Overdose Deaths by Drug »
Methadone has the highest death rate among prescription painkillers, causing over 9 deaths per 100 kilograms of Methadone.
Increased Abuse of Prescription Painkillers »
The prescription painkiller market is growing, but along with increased sales, there are also increased overdose deaths and substance abuse…
Prescription Painkiller Overdose Deaths by Drug »
Methadone has the highest death rate among prescription painkillers, causing over 9 deaths per 100 kilograms of Methadone.