These Are the Most Commonly Used Drugs in the World

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The 2022 World Drug Report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) indicates that cannabis is the most widely used drug globally.

The Most Commonly Used Drugs in the World (2020)

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The 2022 World Drug Report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) shows that cannabis is the most widely used drug globally. In 2020, there were 209 million cannabis users worldwide.

This study found an increase in the consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis, particularly during lockdowns. The report states that "the increase in overall cannabis consumption is largely due to increased frequency and quantity of use by existing (previous) users, not due to new users."

In 2020, the Americas had the highest number of cannabis users, with 66.64 million. Asia had approximately 60.8 million users, Africa 49.2 million, Europe 29.26 million, and Oceania 3.26 million.

According to the UNODC, globally, about two-thirds of cannabis users are male, with the remaining third being female.

Besides cannabis, opioids (pain relievers) are the second most widely used drug globally, with 61 million users.

Amphetamines are the third most widely used drug, with 34 million users, followed by cocaine with 21 million users and ecstasy with 20 million users.

All users reported in this study represent the population consuming drugs for non-medical purposes.

Editor : Annissa Mutia

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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