Online magazine Substance.com has created an interactive chart that provides viewers with a “real-time” look at drug use in America.
According to the site, the figures and data were compiled from the “Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the FBI, and the Centers for Disease Control”.
“We wanted to represent a mix of the most used drugs in the US, including both legal ones and illegal ones,” said Eric Snapper of Substance in an interview with Buzzfeed .“It was particularly important to include prescription drugs because they are involved in a majority of fatal overdoses in this country.
“We hope that this project truly encompasses just how often people are using these substances, and the potential consequences of that use,” Snapper added. “We also hope that it shows some people that they may not be as alone as they once thought when it comes to having a problem.”
Click the image below to view the interactive chart on Substance.com.
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[via Buzzfeed, images via Substance.com]