What Are Some Statistical Facts About Drug Addiction and How It Affects Society?

Question by TinkerBellChick: What are some statistical facts about drug addiction and how it affects society?

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Answer by thewildeman2
This site seems to have some good info:

http://www.nicd.us/adaskresourcespartfive.html

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