Why Is Drug Abuse Such a Problem in the Souhern US, Such as Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia Area?

Published March 11, 2012

Question by all i know is what i know: Why is drug abuse such a problem in the souhern US, such as Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia area?
I need your answer to be as specific as possible please i’m writing a paper

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Answer by KATHERINE S
Examine the relationship between the economic climate and drug abuse in those areas. This will also tie in with things like educational level, etc.

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