Drugs Abuse And Addiction
(image credit to unsplash) The Battle Against Drug Issues Drug-related problems are a widespread concern impacting numerous individuals globally. To gain a better grasp of this issue let's examine significant statistics that illuminate the extent of drug use its associated challenges and the efforts undertaken to address it. I. The Extent of Drug Use Let's start by exploring the numbers related to drug use the types of drugs people use and the demographic groups involved. 1. Global Scale In 2020 an estimated 270 million individuals representing roughly 5% of the world's population experimented with drugs at least once. This is a substantial portion of the global population. 2. Diverse Substance Use Drug use encompasses a wide range of substances including alcohol , marijuana opioids such as painkillers and cocaine. 3. Youth and Drug Use A significant concern is the prevalence of drug use among young people. For insta...