Drug abuse-the misuse of drugs that alter the behavior-is one of the most common and costly problems in today’s society. We know him, we see it and feel its impact every day – at school, at work, in our homes. It costs this country untold sums of money in property damage, loss, treatment of diseases, injuries and even deaths.
Substance use as a cup of coffee a day, consuming alcohol in a social context, or the use of medicines prescribed or recommended, it is often accepted as normal behavior. (more…)
