This piece deals with a common problem faced among the younger generation today, drug abuse. This focuses particurally on college students who take these prescription drugs illegally because they do not belong to them. The most common cases talked about are for an extra boost on school work such as school papers because these drugs make them feel "more alive." The harsh reality is that it becomes more than just a casual thing for most, it becomes an addiction. Pretty soon most of those who take these drugs become dependant on them and belive they can not function as well without them. This piece addresses that fact and gives perspectives from students who take these drugs and/ or have in the past.