Many school districts in the United States have begun to test for abuse of illicit drugs, including steroids, and studies are currently underway to determine whether such testing reduces drug abuse.
Marijuana cultivation in Mexico has increased recently, a trend which has nearly tripled since 2005.
The rate of emergency room department visits during 2009 in which heroin was a factor was highest among individuals aged 21-24.
When Ambien is taken without a prescription for recreational use with the intention of getting high, people may take the drug orally, crush and snort it, or cook it for an intravenous injection.