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In 2015, it was estimated that about 5% of people worldwide aged 15 to 65 (158 million to 351 million) had used controlled drugs at least once.
In 2015, it was estimated that about 5% of people worldwide aged 15 to 65 (158 million to 351 million) had used controlled drugs at least once.


When used in religious practice, psychedelic drugs, as well as other substances like tobacco or cocoa, are referred to as ''entheogens''.
When used in religious practice, psychedelic drugs, as well as other substances like tobacco or cacao, are referred to as ''entheogens''.


==Categories==
==Categories==
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* Nicotine - found in tobacco;
* Nicotine - found in tobacco;
* Caffeine - found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and prescription drugs;
* Caffeine - found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, and prescription drugs;
* Cocoa - found in chocolate.
* Cacao - found in chocolate.


Which controlled substances are considered unlawful to possess varies by country, but usually includes:
Which controlled substances are considered unlawful to possess varies by country, but usually includes: