Cocaine use remains a significant public health concern in the United States. It affects millions of people, including adolescents and adults.
Understanding the prevalence of cocaine use, addiction rates, and overdose deaths provides insight into its widespread impact on the people of the United States.
For instance, in 2021, around 24,486 people died from overdoses involving cocaine
The following data highlights key statistics on cocaine consumption, substance use disorders, and fatal overdoses across different age groups.
1. How many people use cocaine?
In 2021, approximately 4.8 million people (1.7% of individuals aged 12 and older) reported using cocaine in the past year.
(Source: 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health)
2. How many young students use cocaine?
In 2022, reported cocaine use in the past 12 months was:
- 0.5% of 8th graders
- 0.3% of 10th graders
- 1.5% of 12th graders
(Source: 2022 Monitoring the Future Survey)
3. How many people have a cocaine use disorder?
In 2021, approximately 1.4 million people (0.5% of individuals aged 12 and older) were diagnosed with a cocaine use disorder in the past year
(Source: 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health)
4. How many people die from cocaine-related overdoses?
In 2021, around 24,486 people died from overdoses involving cocaine
Note: Data collection for the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.