Fast Five Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Substance Abuse and Addiction?

Mary L, Windle, PharmD; Zab Mosenifar, MD; Asim Tarabar, MD

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February 03, 2015

According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.2% of Americans older than 12 years use illicit drugs monthly, 7.3% use marijuana monthly, and 2.6% abuse psychotherapeutic drugs each month. Although the effects vary based on the abused substance, addiction represents a significant medical problem. Do you know the concerns associated with various addictive behaviors? Test your knowledge with this short quiz.

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