Table 1.

2002 Emergency Department Admissions from Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications

Substance%Age at First UseSource of Feferral
Opioids5526Self
Stimulants2820Criminal justice system
Tranquilizers, muscle relaxers1024Self
Sedatives623Self
OTC medications120Self
  • Data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.5

  • OTC, over the counter.