Understanding Medications and Pharmacology: What is the most used drug in Germany?
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According to the Epidemiological Survey of Substance Abuse (ESA) 2021, alcohol is the most frequently used psychoactive substance among German adults aged 18 to 64, with a staggering 70.5% reporting consumption in the preceding 30 days. The answer to "What is the most used drug in Germany?" depends on whether one is considering legal, over-the-counter, or illicit substances, as each category has a different leader.