What Are the General Drug Abuse Facts and Statistics?

Published September 16, 2012

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Drug abuse facts and figures from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal just how big a problem drug abuse is. According to WHO, in 2008, about 250 million people age 15 to 64 used drugs such as amphetamines, cannabis (marijuana), cocaine, opioids as well as prescription medications (for non-medical uses).Every year, drug use and addiction cost employers 122 billion dollars due to non-productivity and 15 billion dollars more in health insurance. For more details check the page..

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