6. Zolpidem
Zolpidem is a prescription drug on the market that people have found a way of abusing. This drug is a sedative, meaning that it helps people experiencing sleep problems or insomnia to sleep well at night. Zolpidem is safe when a patient follows their doctor’s instructions to the letter, but is life threatening when an individual decides to self-medicate. Some of the common side effects for people taking this drug include anxiety, depression, agitation, confusion, memory loss, aggression and unusual behaviour. When an individual misuses this drug, he or she will experience decreased inhibitions, thoughts of hurting themselves or committing suicide, sleep walking, sleep driving, and operating equipment while asleep, all of which can lead to death.
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