Prescription Drugs Are Quietly Killing My Generation | VICE | United States
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Drugs like these—the painkiller tramadol, psychoactive benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium, or anti-epilepsy drug Lyrica—make you feel like you’re floating on a cloud. In the UK, they come with lower penalties than illegal drugs if you’re caught buying or selling them, no penalties for possession, and are generally cheaper. This is their appeal and also their danger.