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EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE
If Substance Abuse Were Eliminated, What American Problems Would Disappear?
Substance abuse imposes severe physical, mental, and social burdens on Americans, contributing to preventable health issues, social problems, and significant financial costs. This article highlights the reduction in injuries, illnesses, and deaths and crime that could result from combatting drug and alcohol abuse.
New Research Data Shows Cannabis and Hallucinogen Usage Rates Continue to Rise Among Adults
While it’s common for certain drug use trends to come in and out of popularity, the trend of cannabis and hallucinogen use has been quite concerning in that usage of these drugs has steadily risen, uninterrupted, for several years. Further, interest in these drugs and experimentation with them has escalated among young adults ages 19 to 30 and middle-aged adults ages 35 to 50...