prescription drug

a good answer to someone offering you adhd medicine is:

"no thanks, i'm good"

about % of high school seniors report misusing prescription drugs in the past month.

5

drugs that are most commonly abused (including prescription drugs like oxycontin) increase activity in the brain. this can lead to feelings of intense happiness.

addiction

anxiety disorders and sleep disorders

depressants are typically precribed to treat anxiety disorders and sleep disorders.

what type of information can be found on the prescription label?

directions,drug name and strenght,interactions and warnings.

it is fine to use leftover painkillers to treat a new injury, if the in juries are similer.

false

most people who take prescription painkillers become addicted.

false

true o r false: doctors will usually prescribe the same type of drug and dosage to every patient experiencing similar symptoms, regardless of the patient's age, weight or medical history.

false

true or false: if an individual experiences addiction, they have the best chances at recovery if they are likely going throught.

false

true or false: only people with a family history of addiction are at risk of becoming addicted to prescription drugs

false

it's not possible to get addicted to prescription drugs after misusing one time.

false.

potential risk factors for someone getting addicted to prescription drugs include:

family history of addiction

dangerously high body temperatures. an irregular heatbeat or heart failure. seizures or stroke.

if you misuse or abuse stimulants, you may experience:

what best discribes the term "tolerance"

need more of a drug over time in order to get the same effect.

it is generally safe to s hare your prescription drugs with someone else if:

none of the above

opioids

opioids, depressants and stimulants are categories of prescription drugs whitch are highly regulated because thay have a srorn potential for abuse addiction.

what should you do with leftover presription medication after you no longer need them?

properly discard the remaining

people may choose to misuse prescription drugs in order to:

relieve stress. be in a better mood. increase their focus.

if someone you know asks for your leftover pain medications, you should:

say no and encourage them to see a doctor

jamal is unsure about the medications his doctor prescribed for hime. he should:

talk to his doctor.

false

the benefits of prescription drugs do not outweight the risks.

mixing a stimulant with a depressant, such as alcohol, is dangerous because:

the effrcts of stimulants can mask the effects of alcohol. alcohal causes the body to more quickly absorb a simulant.

why is it important to follow prescription instructions exactly?

to avoid developing a tolerance or dependence on the drug.

if you are in possession of prescripion drugs that were not prescribed to you, could face legal consequences such as jail time, fines or criminal charges.

true

if someone stops taking a highly addictive drug abruptly and begins to experience pain and depresssion, they are likely going through:

withdrawal