The data shows the number of substance abuse treatment clients receiving methadone in the U.S. from 2006 to 2016. In 2006, there were 258,752 clients receiving methadone under substance abuse treatment facilities. Methadone is a synthetic opioid that is used for pain medication and maintenance therapies.
2006 | 258752 |
2008 | 268071 |
2010 | 299643 |
2012 | 311718 |
2014 | |
2016 | 345443 |