Nearly 3 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2010 used prescription drugs non-medically for the first time within the past year.
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is likely to occur within a week, but usually occurs within 24 hours of the individual's last drink.
Symptoms of a crystal meth overdose include agitation, hostility, hallucinations, convulsions, possible death, and high body temperature.
Students, in both high school and college, commonly abuse stimulant drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin to become more attentive and proficient in their studies.