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Alcohol - Alcoholic beverages are some of the most dangerous legal drugs out there, as they are highly addictive.

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Alcohol - Alcoholism can affect anyone across all ages and social class.

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Alcohol - According to the World Health Organization, around 3.3 million people die every year from "harmful use of alcohol."

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Cigarettes - We all know this by now—cigarettes kill. Smoking is harmful to nearly every organ in the body, and it reduces the general health of all those who partake in this addiction.

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Cigarettes - Cigarette smoking is linked to several illnesses, including coronary heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer.

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Cigarettes - Quitting lowers your risk of various diseases and adds years to your life. If you need assistance, talk about the available options with your doctor.

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Antidepressants - Antidepressants are some of the most consumed and addictive legal drugs in the world.

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Antidepressants - The use of antidepressants has been on the rise for years now. In the US alone, 13% of people are said to be on some kind of depression medication.

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Antidepressants - Although antidepressants may ease the symptoms of depression, some people experience side effects and go through terrible withdrawal when discontinuing their meds.

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Painkillers - Painkillers have become one of the world's leading health concerns, as they are highly addictive.

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Painkillers - In the US alone, around 54 million people have used prescription drugs for non-medical reasons.

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The country's opioid pain-killer issue has become such an epidemic that it has led to the misuse of illegally produced opioids like fentanyl—the drug responsible for killing Prince and Tom Petty. 

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Fat burners - Although there's been a shift in consciousness surrounding weight loss and a healthy lifestyle, there are still many people who resort to over-the-counter fat burners.

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Fat burners - However, this type of medication is extremely dangerous.

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Fat burners - High use of fat burners is linked to conditions such as heart attack and stroke.

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Sleeping pills - Many people rely on sleep medication to get some shut-eye, especially if they suffer from other mental health issues, or work varying shifts.

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Sleeping pills - Although the abuse can go unnoticed for years, side effects can manifest in less than two weeks of regular usage.

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Sleeping pills - These side effects can include body sweats, hallucinations, and spasms.

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Adderall - Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant, often used to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

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Adderall - Adderall is also commonly used among university students to improve focus and memory, in addition to enhancing mental performance.

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Adderall - However, the drug can have serious side effects, including loss of appetite, mood changes, anxiety, and insomnia.

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Steroids - Steroids are used beneficially in many situations, but unsupervised excessive usage can lead to several problems.

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Steroids - Side effects include elevated blood pressure, increased aggressiveness, weight gain, and acne.

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Steroids - The performance-enhancing drug has been used by many athletes throughout the years, including cyclist champion Lance Armstrong.

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Caffeine - A recommended daily dose of coffee can be beneficial for your health, but there are many detrimental effects to excessive caffeine ingestion.

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Caffeine - Side effects may include clammy skin, mood changes, and lethargy.

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Caffeine - If you'd like to ditch the coffee, healthier and equally tasty alternatives include matcha tea and green tea.

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Cough medicine -

An increasing number of youngsters have been consuming cough and cold medicines for hallucinogenic purposes.

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Cough medicine - Certain cough medicines contain codeine, a mind-altering substance.

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Cough medicine -

High quantities of over-the-counter cough medicine can have the same effects as certain illegal drugs, such as LSD and mushrooms.

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