Process AnalysisDrug use is a very serious problem in academia. Many children fall victim to drugs in high school or early college due to family problems, peer pressure, and stress. Even short-term drug use can lead to legal issues in which the college has the right to academically suspend the student. The road back requires countless hours of rehabilitation, reputation redemption and a great loss of self-esteem. The best way to prevent drugs is to go to clubs and stay involved in activities. Drugs are not a one time deal once you let them in they will devour the world around you. Drugs are parasites that will always live in academia, and no one is safe; Once you start taking a drug, you begin a very long, painful process of getting back to health. “The main causes of drug abuse are drug dependence, followed by peer group influence and stress. (Taiwan, “Analysis of Drug Abuse Data Reported by Taiwan Medical Institutions from 2002 to 2011”) Most students feel the need for medication to compensate for all the accumulated stress, the overwhelming amount of homework, and the parental expectations. Others are forced to use drugs due to negative peer pressure or poor relationships with family during childhood. College can bring many influences to try a drug like; independence from parents, following a trend or drugs at a party. You must discipline yourself to simply say “No,” because that is your greatest power. As a student, you need to find other ways to channel your anger and stress in positive ways. Drugs are never the answer. I'm not saying live in your closet, I'm just saying say no at a party when someone offers you ecstasy. No matter why you start taking a medication, there will always be consequences that you experience... middle of paper ...... process. Drug prevention is best practiced at local club meetings or support group meetings. I interviewed a former Angelo State University student, Skylar Richter, and he provided me with some excellent information. Skylar's roommate was a drug victim during his freshman year of college. Although the roommate had to drop out to attend rehab and support groups, Skylar stayed in touch. The guy returned to college in Skylar's sophomore year, I asked Skylar for some information about her road to recovery and Skylar said, "He told me the first twenty days were the hardest after that this recovery was not so bad." (Richter, ASU) The addiction is so strong that it is best to participate in some support groups in your area to prevent even the possibility of drug use. Drugs will always be a problem, but as long as you know where to go for help, you can keep the effects to a minimum..