What is the most commonly used drug in the United States&emdash;alcohol, cocaine, heroin, or marijuana?
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the answer is alcohol. Because it is a legal drug for adults over age 21 and is widely accepted in our culture, alcohol is the drug most often used in the United States. A quiz for parents, prepared by the U.S. Department of Education, appears on page 84 of The Parents’ Guide to The Drug Free Home.