Why Is Drug Consumption, Drug Demand, Drug Addiction, and Drug Abuse, a Huge Problem in America?

Question by Amerikan: Why is drug consumption, drug demand, drug addiction, and drug abuse, a huge problem in America?

A lucrative and profitable business , but a huge health, moral and civic problem in USA

Best answer:

Answer by Pliny the Elder
It alters the way people feel. Even though the change in feeling is temporary and its consequences can be quite severe, some people cannot resist the temptation to find the quickest and easiest way to feel better.

Answer by Chuck P
Because many Americans have more dollars than sense and they abuse themselves regardless of the consequences. Not to mention Hollywood makes it look so appealing that weak minded people fall for the hype and end up destroying themselves in the process.

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