What Drug Is Called the Gateway Drug? A Pharmacological Deep Dive
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According to a 2023 survey, 48.5 million people aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder [1.4.2]. The question of *what drug is called the gateway drug* is central to understanding how substance use can begin and escalate, commonly pointing to alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana [1.2.2].
