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... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > substance abuse health-related issues > medical consequences

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medical consequences  

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  • The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that in 2006, 20.4 million Americans ages 12 years or older used an illicit drug in the month prior to the survey. About 7 million could be classified with a substance abuse or dependence disorder in the past year. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Medical Consequences]

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