If you’re concerned that your loved one might be taking drugs, one of the first things you’ll want to do before staging an intervention is find evidence. One of the easiest ways to find evidence is to look for any hidden drug paraphernalia. However, if you’ve never had a friend or family member who uses drugs, you may not be …
What Is the Most Commonly Abused Drug in the United States
Drug and alcohol addictions are both quite common in the USA. 19.7 million Americans are believed to be addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. However, the problem doesn’t end there. Many people abuse drugs without developing an addiction to them. Drug abuse is defined as any use of drugs for nonmedical purposes, or outside of their intended use, and an article …
Drug Abuse Rates in the United States
Recent government statistics estimate that around 24.6 million people in the United States use illicit drugs every 30 days. That’s nearly 10 percent of people over the age of 12. According to findings from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, overall drug abuse rates have remained steady since 2002, but nonmedical use of marijuana and prescription drugs have …