Cost of Substance Abuse
Abuse of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs is costly to our nation, exacting more than $700 billion annually in costs related to crime, lost work productivity and health care.
| Substance | Healthcare | Overall |
| Tobacco | $130 billion | $295 billion |
| Alcohol | $25 billion | $249 billion |
| Illicit Drugs | $11 billion | $193 billion |
SOURCES: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention