1. Addictive properties – By far the biggest problem with most prescription drugs is their addictive property. A large amount of prescription drugs can easily build mental and physical dependency that can further cause damage to the mind and body.

2. Liver damage – One of the many functions of the liver is filtering. When you consume anything that releases chemicals into the body, in many cases it will have an effect on the liver. If a prescription drug is abused or taken for an extensive period of time, it can start to significantly harm the liver.

3. Brain damage – A common side effect of prescription drug abuse, brain damage can come about from mishandling or overdosing on drugs. Because several prescription drugs have an effect on the brain, if they are misused, they can easily harm it.