Select this link to view the DEA National Take-Back Initiative pamphlet.Why is substance abuse a concern for public health?

Substance abuse is a public health concern because it can harm a person’s health and safety and affect the wider community. It can lead to addiction, injuries, and death, so choice B is correct. Laws may address substance abuse, but the health risks—not simply the existence of laws—are the reason it is a public health concern.

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