The proportion of admissions to substance treatment programs for abuse of narcotic prescription medications, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine has increased in the past 10 years, while those for cocaine abuse declined.

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The proportion of admissions to substance treatment programs for abuse of narcotic prescription medications, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine has increased in the past 10 years, while those for cocaine abuse declined, states the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Washington, D.C. Marijuana and heroin admissions led the increase, each jumping to 15%. Cocaine admissions, on the...