The addictive nature of anabolic steroids is evident with continued use despite many negative consequences.
The illicit diversion use of prescription drugs has increased dramatically since the 1990s and has been accompanied by increased emergency room visits, accidental poisonings, and drug rehab admissions for addiction.
Of all of the illicit drug and/or heavy alcohol users in the nation, 43 percent of Americans report using only an illicit drug, 42 percent report using only alcohol heavily, and 16 percent report using both illicit drugs and alcohol heavily.
Studies indicate that early marijuana use and heavy marijuana use may increase the risk of developing a psychotic disorder such as schizophrenia.