Drug Overdoses
By Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM
Medically reviewed by Danesh Alam MD, DFAPA, DFASAM
- Addiction
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Costs of Substance Abuse
The abuse of tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs has cost the United States more than $700 billion in annual costs related to crime, lost work productivity and health care.
| Substance | Health Care | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco | $130 billion | $295 billion |
| Alcohol | $25 billion | $224 billion |
| Illicit Drugs | $11 billion | $193 billion |
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