Why Do Adults Misuse Prescription Drugs?
This report uses 2015 NSDUH data to explore the reasons for prescription drug misuse in the United States among adults aged 18 or older.
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| accessLevel | public |
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| description | This report uses 2015 NSDUH data to explore the reasons for prescription drug misuse in the United States among adults aged 18 or older. |
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| identifier | https://healthdata.gov/api/views/898z-ni52 |
| issued | 2025-07-13 |
| keyword |
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| modified | 2025-09-06 |
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| title | Why Do Adults Misuse Prescription Drugs? |
