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The main purpose of the creation and development of pharmaceutical drugs is to cure. Great amount of money is spent by many companies, organizations and governments over researches, studies and medical breakthroughs to help mankind deal with pain, illnesses and other health conditions. Unfortunately, drugs are being abused by several people, not for the intention of recovering from sickness, but for the intention of feeling good or to get high.

The television program entitled Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, is one of the proofs that there is an ongoing trend on the misuse of prescription drugs. In the news are stories about idolized and famous movie and television celebrities battling with prescription drug abuse. There are three types of prescription drugs that are often misused or abused by celebrities; stimulants, CNS depressants and pain relievers. As many celebrities deal with insomnia, anxiety and panic attacks, CNS or central nervous system depressants which are used to cure these conditions are abused by them in their desperation to calm their nerves. Stimulants on the other hand are abused for the reasons opposite of those who use depressants. People use stimulants mainly to stay awake. Pain relievers, used obviously to relieve pain, are probably the most abused kind of drugs as people think that they are basically harmless and taking more than the required amount will not cause harm.

It is fortunate that even if there are many celebrities getting into the trend of drug misuse and abuse, many have battled and won against their addiction with the help of rehabilitation programs and support from their loving family and fans.

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