TRACKING COCAINE USE

Monday, June 13, 1994
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Over the last decade, the number of cocaine users in the U.S. has dropped more than 20 percent -- to 7 million -- but overall consumption levels have stayed the same, according to a new study. The reason: hard-core addicts are consuming far more of the drug than ever before. The study also claims that treatment of addiction is seven times more cost-effective in curbing use than police enforcement.