In the US, abuse of prescription drugs is not only rising more rapidly than that of street drugs, it has overtaken it.  According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), an estimated 48 million Americans,  20% of the total population, are abusing prescriptions today.  That’s more than those abusing all street drugs combined.
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Signs of Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is generally a precursor to drug addiction, although not always. Some people start using drugs and alcohol as a response to major life transitions or traumatic events that may be unsettling. This could mean changing jobs, schools or geographic locations or it could be the loss of a loved one. [...]