1875 CE
120'000 people are estimated to be addicted to opium in the United States

The San Francisco Evening Post estimates that there are 120'000 people addicted to opium in the United States (not including the Chinese).

Source: Martin, B. (1996). Opium: A History.

Drugs: Opium (morphine, heroin, opioids)
Regions: USA (United States of America)