Question by TinkerBellChick: What are some statistical facts about drug addiction and how it affects society?

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Answer by thewildeman2
This site seems to have some good info:

http://www.nicd.us/adaskresourcespartfive.html

Good luck.

Answer by Kaelie H
well it can kill or damage someonespersonality or that persons life now and there future

so dont do them

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