Analysis of drug abuse data reported by medical institutions in Taiwan from 2…

Drug abuse has become a global issue of concern. It affects not only individual users, but also their families and communities. Data were retrieved from the database of the Taiwan Surveillance System of Drug Abuse and Addiction Treatment (SSDAAT) from 2002 to 2011,and 147,660 cases reported by medical institutions in Taiwan were reviewed. This study showed that the top five reported abused drug…