According to a recent report from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly 20% of Americans have used prescription medicine for non-health related needs. Most of the people who tend to abuse medications are elderly, though there is evidence of a growing trend toward recreational use of prescription medicines among teenagers as well. The most commonly abused medicines are those prescribed for pain relief or emotional stability. Vicodin, Xanax, and other strong mood-altering medications can cause health problems if used improperly, and they are also highly addictive.
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