Whatever your attitude toward school is, abusing prescription drugs probably won't improve it. Trouble at school is one of the most common effects of abuse. Using prescription drugs improperly can result in a variety of problems at school and hurt your chances for completing your education:

• dropping grades

• skipping school

• losing interest in class work and activities

• problems with school authorities

• suspension or being expelled

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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