<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>From health to family to society, this informative exploration takes an evidence-based view of all the factors involved in drug use. Applying the same objective criteria to legal and illegal substances, an argument is made that legality is not a clear measure for harm. Tackling a variety of questions, such as <I>Which is more harmful—Ecstasy or alcohol?</I> <I>Can addiction be cured? </I>and<I> Does the "War on Drugs" have serious unintended effects that can hurt children?</I>, this analysis equips readers with the ability to make educated decisions regarding drugs both personally and in their communities. Broadening the scope of the discussion, a framework is explored for formulating national drug policies that will minimize a myriad of harms—social, medical, criminal, financial, and environmental.