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What drug is the most harmful in terms of total harm to yourself and others?

One of the oldest and most authoritative medical journals, The Lancet, called alcohol the most harmful drug. According to the criterion of harm to the consuming alcohol, it is second only to heroin, crack and methamphetamine, while overtaking cocaine, tobacco, marijuana, ecstasy, LSD and many other substances. If we take into account the harm to others, as well as the total indicator of harm, alcohol far outstrips all other drugs.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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