Question

Why are you over-the-counter drugs often abused?

Answer 1

Over the counter drugs (OTC) are often abused because you don’t need to see a health care provider in order to get the medicine.
It’s actually the substances that are abused by teens and adults in the United States. Most of the OTC drugs are found in your home. For example. Painkillers, cough medicine Nasal decongestants and motion sickness pills. They are way for teens and adults to get with out spending a lot of money. many of these medications are misused due to their psychoactive, or mind-altering properties.

Answer 2

Why are you over-the-counter drugs often abused?

"why are over the counter drugs often abused?"

is what you meant

but the answer is because they are easier to get