Table 2. Annual prevalence estimates of global illicit substance use, 2000-2001
Table 2. Annual prevalence estimates of global illicit substance use, 2000-2001
| |
All illicit substances |
Cannabis |
Amphetmamine-
type stimulants |
Cocaine |
Opioids |
Amphe-
tamines |
Ecstasy |
All opioids |
Heroin |
| Number of users (in millions) |
|
200 |
162.8 |
34.3 |
7.7 |
14.1 |
14.9 |
9.5 |
| Proportion of global population (%) |
|
3.4 |
2.7 |
0.6 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0.16 |
| Proportion of population 15 years and above (%) |
|
4.7 |
3.9 |
0.8 |
0.2 |
0.3 |
0.4 |
0.22 |
Source: WHO 
Neuroscience of Psychoactive Substance Use and Dependence, Summary (2004),
Global use of psychoactive substances and burden to health, Illicit substance use, p.10
