History of Substance Use

History of Substance Use
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History of Substance Use
The rate of substance abuse from the age of twelve in America continues to be high. Alcohol is the most commonly abused substance, and people who use it may be classified as casual drinkers, binge drinkers, or heavy alcohol users. Substance abuse comes with economic consequences to individuals, families, and society, such as treatment costs to the individual and their family, loss of productivity, increase in crime and medical expenses to the community, and drug exposure to infants. Due to the high rates of alcohol abuse, the government should impose strict laws to govern its use. Alcohol should not necessarily be banned or illegalized, but its accessibility and use be controlled. For instance, alcohol should not be sold by shops near schools to limit ...