You may be unpleasantly surprised to find that about one in three prescriptions is short one or more pills. Considering the cost per pill, it's well worth the time to count your pills as soon as you get home.
Caffeine is a widely used drug, as are the illegal substances, marijuana and cocaine.
While some medications actually cure disease, most simply enable the body's natural recuperative powers to work more effectively. Many antibiotics work by interfering with the growth or multiplication of bacteria, making it easier for the body's natural defense system to eliminate the invader. Other antibiotics kill germs. The directions for use follow. The pharmacist will translate this information on the container label.