Addiction to, dependency on, or abuse of drugs is on the rise at all levels of American society. Though parents are more inclined to be concerned about substances like cocaine, heroin, or marijuana, alcohol represents the gravest problem, with prescription or over-the-counter drugs the next most serious threat to the well-being of millions of Americans.

Impact byBIP!

	citations This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	0
	popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.	Average
	influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	Average
	impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.	Average