What percent of the overall drug problem in the United State

What percent of the overall drug problem in the United States does prescription drug use represent?

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that nearly 20 percent of people in the United States have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons. According to a 2007 survey, prescription drug abuse occurs in more than 15 percent of U.S. high school seniors.

Popular pain-relievers of concern include hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet), oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet, Percodan, or Tylox), and methadone, as well as a number of other drugs. Depressants of concern include clonazepam (Klonopin), alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan), zolpidem (Ambien), and diazepam (Valium). Stimulants of concern include methylphenidate (Ritalin) and amphetamines (Adderral).