The Economic Costs of Drug Abuse in the United States 1992–2002

"The economic cost of drug abuse in 2002 was estimated at $180.9 billion. This value represents both the use of resources to address health and crime consequences as well as the loss of potential productivity from disability, death and withdrawal from the legitimate workforce. This estimate has incorporated extensive new data, although several major components have been trended forward." Source: Office of National Drug Control Policy

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