The current data regarding the percentage of college students reporting medication abuse is shown at 38 percent (Ward, et al. 60), comparatively higher than 16.2 percent ten years prior (White, et al. 264). Relatively speaking, this is a dramatic increase in students misusing medication over a decade. The majority of these students are trying to get ahead in college, they just want to perform at a greater capacity and achieve better grades. Other students are generally abusing to get high, or just to feel good (Benson, et al. 62; Ward, et al. 66; White, et al. 265). Although, most students are just using their academics as justification for abusing prescription medications, and they do not mind taking the risks involved. Abusing prescription medications is a dangerous game. Students need to be concerned with the negative side effects to their health, suspension or expulsion from schools, as well as possible legal
The current data regarding the percentage of college students reporting medication abuse is shown at 38 percent (Ward, et al. 60), comparatively higher than 16.2 percent ten years prior (White, et al. 264). Relatively speaking, this is a dramatic increase in students misusing medication over a decade. The majority of these students are trying to get ahead in college, they just want to perform at a greater capacity and achieve better grades. Other students are generally abusing to get high, or just to feel good (Benson, et al. 62; Ward, et al. 66; White, et al. 265). Although, most students are just using their academics as justification for abusing prescription medications, and they do not mind taking the risks involved. Abusing prescription medications is a dangerous game. Students need to be concerned with the negative side effects to their health, suspension or expulsion from schools, as well as possible legal