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Frequently Asked Questions About Alcohol and Drugs

NCADD has prepared this list of Frequently Asked Questions to help with the many questions people have with Addiction, Treatment and Recovery. We have conveniently split this into sections for Parents, Youth, Women, Seniors, Treatment and Veterans.

Facts about Drugs

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), an estimated 20 million Americans aged 12 or older used an illegal drug in the past 30 days. This estimate represents 8% percent of the population aged 12 years old or older. Illicit drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack),…