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Annual prevalence of Ritalin use within grades 8, 10 and 12 in the United States 2001-2017

Annual prevalence of use of Ritalin for grades 8, 10 and 12 combined from 2001 to 2017

The data displays the annual prevalence of use of Ritalin for grades 8, 10 and 12 combined, from 2001 to 2017. Around 4,2% of all respondents in grades 8,10 and 12 in 2001 stated that they used Ritalin within that year. Ritalin is a drug typically used to treat hyperactivity. It is considered a stimulant and works on the central nervous system.

2017	0.8
2016	1.1
2015	1.4
2014	1.5
2013	1.7
2012	1.7
2011	2.1
2010	2.2
2009	2.5
2008	2.6
2007	2.8
2006	3.5
2005	3.3
2004	3.6
2003	3.5
2002	3.8
2001	4.2

Annual prevalence of Ritalin use within grades 8, 10 and 12 in the United States 2001-2017

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