Drug Abuse in Schools in Florida Introduction Drug abuse not only refers to use of intoxicants such as alcohol, marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Even medicine that has been prescribed by a health practitioner can be abused. This is when it is not used in accordance with rules and prescriptions of the doctor. An under-dose or overdose or prescription drugs amounts to an abuse. Prescribed medicine that is used for another purpose other than the ailment for which it is prescribed also amounts to an abuse (Ries, 2009). School populations in Florida have been identified as the most prone when it comes to abuse of prescription drugs. This discussion looks at the impact of prescription drug abuse in schools in Florida.