The recent surge in the abuse of _____________ can cost up to $50 billion a year.
A) Tobacco
B) Alcohol
C) Prescription opioid pain relievers
D) Illicit use of cocaine

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the abuse of prescription opioid pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine can cost up to $50 billion a year in healthcare, criminal justice, and lost productivity costs.

The Recent Surge in the Abuse of _____________ Can Cost