Abuse Drugs—Use and Addiction - Drugs Discussed In This Book

This book focuses on three substances widely used throughout the world: alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine. Not only are alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine legal, relatively affordable, and more or less socially acceptable (depending on time, place, and circumstance), they are also important economic commodities. Industries exist to produce, distribute, and sell these products, creating jobs and income and contributing to economic well-being. The possible government regulation of alcohol and tobacco raises significant economic and political issues.