The Nontherapeutic Use of Psychoactive Drugs

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Abstract
The current widespread nontherapeutic use of psychoactive drugs began among a small group of college students in the early 1960s. It spread with explosive force into an epidemic of extraordinary scope involving all regions of the country, all socioeconomic classes, and all age groups. This article reviews the drugs currently used and identifies those who use them. It discusses the complex, rapidly changing patterns of use and the consequences of this epidemic for both the individual and the society.