... abuse was $245.7 Billion - Out of that, $97.7 Billion was due to drug abuse. Of this, over 50% of the costs came from drug-related crimes (i.e. Break-ins, Car thefts, Muggings). If costs could somehow be reduced or if they were non-existent then the money ($97.7 Billion) could be put to use in much more worthy situations. Source: http://www ... ...

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