Are prescription pills as highly addictive as Marijuana, heroine or cocaine?
Question by I´m the Money: Are prescription pills as highly addictive as Marijuana, heroine or cocaine?
They are highly addictive and it doesn’t make sense to take that combination unless one is trying to escape something by “numbing” their self, or is very much addicted?
Lets take an example of heart rob Heath Ledger.
Best answer:
Answer by john889743
Hey GIRL do you know that there is THOUSANDS of PILLS.
HOW DO YOU EXPECT someone to answer your question if you a not specific about what kind of pills?
Answer by beckconnie63
yes they are.
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