Prescription drug abuse is a huge problem. The U. S. is where the majority of this happens(40%). In the U. S, 2,500 12-17 year olds will abuse prescription drugs for the first time every day, and more than 15 million people world wide abuse them. There are many long and short term effects. They include addiction, restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia and trouble breathing. Short term effects are comprised of drowsiness, slow breathing, unconscious, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. Physical, mental, and emotional effects are plenty as well. Prescription drug abuse affects your brain, and different prescription drugs affects your brain in different ways. You can also experience seizures and death. Your state of mind is changed
