“Why are prescription pills so dangerously addictive?”

Prescription pills can be dangerously addictive due to their impact on the brain's reward system, leading to dependence and a strong desire to repeat the pleasurable effects. Misuse, combined with their potency, increases the risk of overdose. Proper prescribing practices and education on risks are essential to address prescription pill addiction.

This is a very generic statement. The vast majority of prescription meds don’t have any risk for addiction. Some meds like opioids and benzodiazepines can lead to addiction. Some people have higher risk then others and you should also tell your doctor about any personal or family history of substance use.

Unfortunately, your question wildly exaggerates a simple problem into a global castrophe. The vast majority of prescription medications have no addiction risk, just as not all tires blow out and not all children become serial killers. Yes, opiates and sedatives can cause addiction, although the majority of patients use these appropriately. Most overdoses are in people who become addicts and abuse and overuse these drugs.