Making the decision to abuse prescription drugs can lead to big changes in your life. There's a good chance that you would begin to act differently and that people would treat you differently. You might give up some of the activities that were always important to you. These changes in your behavior could have a huge impact on you, your family and on your plans for the future. Some consequences include:

• losing longtime friends

• taking chances you normally wouldn't

• losing interest in appearance

• losing interest in organizations like clubs or sports

• feeling worried or depressed

• stealing (to pay for drugs)

• developing a bad reputation

"These are other consequences of prescription drug abuse to consider:" Introduction Physical Consequences Social Consequences Legal Consequences Consequences at Home Consequences at School

 

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