This fact sheet provides a closer look at how federal drug offenses impact victims, drawing on sentencing data from fiscal year 2023. It highlights the scale of harm involved, including bodily injury, death, and financial loss, as well as the frequent use of force and other coercive means. The report also examines victim vulnerability, showing how age and other conditions can increase risk in these cases. Together, the data offer insight into the human consequences tied to federal drug-related crimes.

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| Publisher: | U.S. Sentencing Commission |
| Published: | October 1, 2025 |
| License: | Public Domain |