Drug use disorders: A growing public health problem in the Americas

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Drug use disorders: A growing public health problem in the Americas

Drug use disorders: A growing public health concern in the Americas, PAHO study finds

Drug use disorders are among the ten leading risk factors for death and disability in the region, affecting 17.7 million people.

Published January 15, 2026

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