The MOST commonly used illicit drug in the United States is ______.

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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. In 2019, 43.5 million people aged 12 or older reported using marijuana in the past year, compared to 5.5 million for cocaine, 4.0 million for prescription pain relievers, 3.6 million for hallucinogens, and 1.5 million for methamphetamine. MDMA ("Ecstasy") is also a commonly used illicit drug, but its use is much lower than that of marijuana.

The MOST Commonly Used Illicit Drug in the United States