Drugs are never right! According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 570,000 people die each year from drug addiction. This breaks down to approximately 440,000 for tobacco-related illnesses, 85,000 for alcohol, 20,000 for illegal drugs and 20,000 for prescription drug use. Drug abuse is most common among young adults aged 18 to 25. Drug abuse not only affects people's lives, it also has a huge impact on the United States economy. According to NIDA, the estimated economic cost of substance abuse and dependence is approximately $559 billion per year, including $181 billion for illegal drugs, $185 billion for alcohol and $193 billion dollars for tobacco. These costs are due to health care, crime and lost productivity. If we do not solve this problem, the mortality rate will increase and the economy will gradually decline. According to The Science of Drug Abuse & Addiction, there are different types of commonly abused drugs. It is Tobacco: The name of the drug is Nicotine, it is the chemical compound mainly used in cigars, cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. This can be chewed, smoked and snorted. It has the ability to increase blood pressure and heart rate. It also leads to many other health risks like oral cancer, chronic lung diseases, stroke, pregnancy problems, cardiovascular diseases, addiction, etc. Alcohol: The name of the drug is ethyl alcohol, used in beer, alcoholic beverages and wine. This is only swallowed. It mainly causes mild stimulation, decreased inhibitions, drowsiness, emotional volatility, memory impairment, loss of consciousness, euphoria, etc. This medication also carries many other health risks. Example, liver and heart diseases, depression, neurological deficits and addiction. Cannabinoids: Na...... middle of paper ...... inhaled. Usually, very few people know that these products can be used as medicines; these products are more often consumed by the younger generation than by older people. According to the University of Michigan survey, eighth graders are heavy users of inhalants - 14%, 10% of tenth graders, and 8% of twelfth graders abuse inhalants. of medication causes changes in the chemical system of the brain, including glutamate, a neurotransmitter will influence the reward circuit system and may become abnormally low. It also affects the ability to experience, learn and enjoyment. Now, drug addicts want to generate a dopamine effect by taking a higher quantity of drugs than before, for more effects. Eventually, the abuser will become completely addicted to drugs, which will cause brain diseases..