Mouse keeps grabbing and highlight things without commanding it to

This is very irritating.
When I go to click a safari window, the mouse sometimes sticks to the page and drags it around. Or it will highlight text when ever I try and move it around. Also I wont be able to exit pages because of this. I recently downloaded an update for the support the trackpad. It doesn't appear that my mouse is sticking, or any keys are sticking. Anyone know anything about this problem?
Thanks!

This is REALLY getting annoying!! Is it hardware? I find it hard to believe it is, because it's only started doing it as of lately. One thing I'm trying is: going into my "Trackpad" settings under "System Preferences". Then in here under "One Finger", "Dragging", I unchecked "Dragging". I can still drag but need to click and hold it in order for it to work. Bit of a hassle but if it fixes the issue for now, it's better for me! I'll see if that helps and post my results.

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There are several possible causes for this issue. Please take each of the following steps that you haven't already tried until it's resolved. Some may not apply in your case.
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Mouse keeps grabbing and highlight things without commanding it to

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