The most widely abused substance in the United States is ______.
A) alcohol
B) heroin
C) nicotine
D) marijuana

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According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, alcohol is the most commonly abused substance in the United States. In 2018, 139.8 million people aged 12 or older reported current use of alcohol, while 4.4 million reported current use of marijuana, and 886,000 reported current use of heroin. Nicotine, while addictive, is not typically classified as a substance of abuse.

The Most Widely Abused Substance in the United States Is