The health consequences of alcohol abuse contribute enormously to health care costs nationally.
The rate of abuse of prescription drugs in the U.S. is at an all-time high, and it is estimated that over 4 million people in the nation are using prescription drugs, which includes Valium, for non-medical purposes.
Underage drinking is a factor in nearly half of all teen automobile crashes, the leading cause of death among teenagers.
Someone who sells 5 grams of crack cocaine can be sent to jail for up to 20 years.