An alarming, growing trend of prescription and over-the-counter pill misuse might be attributed to misconceptions

The phrase "popping pills" has become more frequently used in conversation among college-aged students in recent times. Other terms such as overdose and abuse have also become more integrated into the daily vocabulary.

Addition of these terms to daily speech is one indication, among other information gathered from research and surveys, that reveals the increasing occurrence of prescription and over-the-counter pill misuse.

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