Process Analysis Drug use is a very serious problem in the university world. Many kids 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 where 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 personal worth. The best way to prevent drugs is to go to clubs and keep busy with activities. Drugs are not a one time deal, once let in, they will consume the world living around you. Drugs are parasites that will always live in the university world and no one is immune to them; once you start taking a drug, you begin a very long and painful process to get back to health. “The main causes of drug abuse are drug addiction, followed by peer group influence and stress.” (Taiwan, “Analysis of Drug Abuse Data Reported by Medical Institutions in Taiwan from 2002 to 2011”) Most college students feel the need for medications to accommodate all the accumulated stress, overwhelming amounts of homework, and parental expectations. Others are forced into drugs due to negative peer pressure or a poor relationship with family during childhood. College can bring many influences to try a drug such as; parental independence, following a trend or taking drugs at a party. You must discipline yourself to simply say “No” as this is your greatest power. As a student you need to find alternative ways to channel your anger and stress in a positive way, drugs are never the answer. I'm not saying live in your closet, I'm just saying say no to a party when you're offered ecstasy. Whatever the cause that leads you to start treatment with a drug, there will always be consequences that you will have to... 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 great information. Skylar's roommate fell victim to drugs during her freshman year of college. Although her roommate had to drop out of school to attend rehab and support groups, Skylar stayed in touch. The boy returned to Skylar's sophomore year of college, I asked Skylar some information about her road to recovery and Skylar said, "He told me the first twenty days were the hardest after recovery wasn't so bad." (Richter, ASU) Addiction is so strong that it is best to attend some of the support groups in your area to prevent even the possibility of drug use. Medication will always be a problem, but as long as you know where to turn for help you can minimize its effects.