What are the facts about drug abuse?
The facts about drug abuse are grim, and no community or social stratum is immune from its reach. According to the National Institute of Drug Abuse, substance abuse costs the United States $484 billion per year in treatment, incarceration and other damages. Drug abuse is associated with health issues like heart disease and HIV, and social problems like violence and child abuse. Addiction is considered a chronic disease, with genetic and environmental components. Long-term drug abuse also impacts the brain’s ability to function.
