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
Good luck.
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