Tobacco alcohol illicit drugs cost the US
Tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use cost the U.S. more than $600 billion a year.
Costs of Substance Abuse
Abuse of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs is costly to our Nation, exacting over $600 billion annually in costs related to crime, lost work productivity and healthcare.**
| Health Care | Overall | |
|---|---|---|
| Tobacco | $96 billion | $193 billion |
| Alcohol | $30 billion | $235 billion |
| Illicit Drugs | $11 billion | $193 billion |
There are a variety of sources of information NIDA uses to monitor the prevalence and trends regarding drug abuse in the United States. The resources here cover a variety of drug related issues, including information on drug usage, emergency room data, prevention and treatment programs, and other research findings.
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