List of countries by prevalence of opiates use

List of countries by prevalence of opiates use refers to the statistical data that ranks countries based on the percentage of their population that has reported using opiates in the past year. Opiates, a category of narcotic drugs, include substances such as heroin, morphine, and codeine. The use of these substances can lead to addiction, overdose, and other serious health issues.

Prevalence of Opiates Use

The prevalence of opiates use varies greatly from country to country. Factors influencing this variation include cultural attitudes towards drug use, the availability of drugs, and the effectiveness of law enforcement and drug prevention programs.

Data Collection

Data on the prevalence of opiates use is collected through surveys, hospital records, and law enforcement data. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a primary source of international data on drug use.

Top Countries by Prevalence of Opiates Use

As of the most recent data, the countries with the highest prevalence of opiates use are:

1. Afghanistan
2. Iran
3. Russia

These countries have a high prevalence of opiates use due to a combination of factors including the availability of opiates, social and economic conditions, and the effectiveness of drug prevention and treatment programs.

See Also

• List of countries by drug use
• List of countries by alcohol consumption per capita
• List of countries by tobacco consumption per capita