Why Is Alcohol Not Considered a Drug in the US?
Question by monkeymanx8: Why is alcohol not considered a drug in the US?
You can commonly here the phrase “drugs and alcohol”. Why is alcohol not a “drug”?
Best answer:
Answer by Chris
Because the alcohol lobby has pushed for it to be so. The fact is though that alcohol is worse for you than basically any type of illegal drug besides like meth or heroin.
Answer by bbj1776
Because you pay a Federal & State Excise tax on it. It’s all about the money.
Add your own answer in the comments!
Drugs and pregnancy: What women should know
Filed under: drugs and alcohol
A recent report by National Authority for Campaigns against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) shows that pregnant mothers who abuse drugs and alcohol risk the chances of exposing their children to Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, (FAS) a condition that affects …
Read more on The Standard Digital News
Retired footy players among the greatest risk for drug abuse
Filed under: drugs and alcohol
"Both athletes and drug and alcohol addicts may be hyper-stimulated by unique experiences because their brains release more dopamine during these events, leaving them wanting to come back for more. Digital Pass – $ 5 weekend papers. "We're not saying …
Read more on Herald Sun
Tags: alcohol risk, drug and alcohol, drugs and alcohol, drug abuse