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Have a Problem?


Man with glass of liquorThink you or someone you know might have a substance abuse problem? Problems with alcohol or drugs are more common than you think. According to the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 8.3% of the population aged 12 and older in the United States were current illicit drug users. In terms of alcohol, 23% of the population aged 12 and older engaged in binge drinking over the past month and 6.9% engaged in heavy drinking.

Click the links to the left to find information about what substance abuse is, facts about alcohol and drugs, and self-tests you can take to see if you might have a problem with alcohol or drugs.

 

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