The greatest number of drug-related deaths each year results from __________.

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The majority of drug-related deaths each year are caused by the use of alcohol and tobacco, which are legal substances. Illicit drug abuse, heroin and cocaine included, does contribute to drug-related deaths, but it is not the leading cause. Overdoses of prescribed and over-the-counter medications also contribute, but to a lesser extent than alcohol and tobacco.

The Greatest Number of Drug-Related Deaths Each Year Results from __________