Policy towards the use of drugs is not only a public health problem, it is also a political and social issue. Drug abuseThe use of a drug in a quantity that is harmful to the user mentally or physically. Death and serious harm are usually caused by regular abuse rather than the casual use of drugs. creates a severe strain on the healthcare system, the criminal justice system, and the economy. All of the sectors should cooperate to craft a coherent and pragmatic national drugA name for a wide variety of chemical substances capable of altering the function of your mind and body in significant ways. These can include over the counter prescriptions, alcohol, and controlled substances. Most drugs are either physically and/or psychologically habit-forming. policy. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.