A report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ranks San Francisco and Detroit as the metropolitan areas with the highest incidents of substance abuse (12.7% and 9.5% respectively). Chicago and Houston had the highest rates of binge drinking.

"The report compares estimates for illicit drug use, binge alcohol use, and cigarette use for the nation as a whole with the same behaviors in the 15 largest metropolitan statistical areas [MSA]."

Among drugs surveyed were marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. Read more online.

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Posted By: Lori S