Argumentative Essay Over Prescription Drugs

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Although some people use prescribed medications to help deal with their mental disorders, other people choose to self-medicate. Many use marijuana and/or amphetamines to rid themselves of the “zombie” effect. When things are still “not normal” or “good enough” and manic mania sets in, they go to harder drugs or “double up” the dose of their prescription medication with the goal being death. Although with most anti-depressants the one known side effect is suicide. This is also a contributing factor to over doses that many people do not always take into consideration.

Although parties and/or partying do not lead to substance abuse; it will most likely help someone engage in the use of an illegal substance. Most people want acceptance from their

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