Why Alcohol Is The Hardest Drug to Quit
You might not think of an alcoholic beverage as a drug, but it actually is. The active ingredient in alcoholic beverages is a drug called ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol. What makes alcohol different from substances like heroin or cocaine is primarily this: it is not an illegal substance. In America alone, there are more thanĀ 600,000 bars, restaurants, and nightclubs where you can get a drink.