The costs of alcohol and drug abuse in the United States can be measured in the of dollars.

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According to a study conducted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the cost of drug abuse alone in the United States is estimated to be more than $600 billion annually, including lost productivity, healthcare costs, and criminal justice costs. When including alcohol abuse, the total cost likely reaches into the billions.

The Costs of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the United