Studies indicate that adolescent and young adult drinkers are particularly likely to drink alcohol heavily with the intention of getting drunk-often every time they drink.
The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse estimated that 6,222,000 Americans aged 12 and older have used crack at least once in their lifetime.
Prescription drug abuse means that an individual is taking a prescription medication that is not prescribed for them to get high, or taking it for reasons or in dosages other than as prescribed.
There is no lack of methadone at the street level, as dealers acquire the drug through various illegal and unsafe means.