A lot can happen. People who continue to abuse prescription stimulants may develop a variety of dangerous conditions, including:

• severe weight loss or malnutrition

• mental illness

• periods of restlessness, delirium and panic

• insomnia (serious inability to sleep), exhaustion and mental confusion

• feelings of hostility, distorted thinking, or paranoia

• heart problems

• tolerance

• addiction

Nothing good can happen if you abuse prescription medications. When these are abused, they can be as addictive and dangerous as illegal drugs.

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