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Number of substance abuse treatment methadone clients in the United States 2006-2016

Number of substance abuse treatment clients receiving methadone in the U.S. from 2006 to 2016

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