With the expensive medical bills and medications that are under the United States health system, many are forced to look for alternatives. There are many cases in which someone with mental issues or health problems turn to illegal drugs to try and control their issues. Marijuana is a substance that still remains illegal in many states, but there are finding that it is actually a better alternative to pain medication, seizure medicine, and even antidepressants. However any other illegal drug is very harmful and can destroys lives. Some people in pain get into using heroin, this a very dangerous and highly addictive drug. The cost for heroin can add up since one can grow tolerant and the need for it gets higher. In the article “Is Substance Abuse
