National Survey Shows Increase in Illicit Drug Use

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) indicates that use of illicit drugs has increased from 2008 to 2010 spurred on primarily by an increase in marijuana use across the nation.  Marijuana users increased from 14.4 million in 2007 to 17.4 million in 2010.  Additionally the 18 to 25 age group saw a rise…

Alcohol Abuse 2010 Survey

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Annually Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) conducts the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) to shed awareness on the nation’s drug abuse.  Included in the studies is the drug “Alcohol”.  Alcohol is defined as beverages that contain alcohol and a drink is defined as a can or bottle of beer,…