what is the most widely abused drug in the US?

Question by helengarcia77: what is the most widely abused drug in the US?
under what class of drugs is it listed and what are its short term physical and psychological effects at low to moderate doses?

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Answer by Confused
Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug( yes alchohol is a drug) in the United States

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