A chemical dependency is a physical and/or psychological addiction to substances such as alcohol or drugs. Addiction can dominate a person’s life, and even end it. Nearly 2.5 million people die as a result of alcohol abuse worldwide every year. Many more die in drug-related violence. Globally, about 200 million people use illegal drugs habitually. Though rich countries like the United States are major drug consumers, the developing world faces a looming crisis of drug dependence. Quite lucrative, drug trafficking reaps about $600 billion in profits annually, and these revenues often serve to fuel criminal organizations. Research indicates that authorities would have to stop 70% of all drug shipments to disrupt the trade. Some people believe that the war on drugs should be abandoned in favor for legalization and social legislation so that the drug-use can be marginalized.
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