million
million were treated in 2013
Heroin
(e.g. Tramadol and Fentanyl, can be prescribed or illicitly manufactured)
needed treatment
people
Other synthetic opioids
(age 12+) needed treatment for a problem related to the use of alcohol or illicit drugs.
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Commonly prescribed opioids
(Natural & semi-synthetic opioids and methadone)
In 2014,
million received treatment at a specialty facility.