prescription drug safety
Drug addiction is a clinical diagnosis that ________________________.
anyone using substances can dev
Camilla is hanging out with his friend, who suddenly gets strong stomach cramps. He left his prescribed painkillers at home, but Camilla has over-the-counter painkillers and some leftover prescription pills. What should Camilla do?
give him over-the-counter painkillers
Why is it dangerous to mix prescriptions with alcohol?
harder to know how much alcohol or drugs ur taking
Sean's perscription label says to "use care when operating a vehicle." What does this warning mean?
he shouldn't drive if he's taken the medication
Prescription drugs should be properly stored and safely disposed of. How can following storage and disposal guidances help prevent prescription drug misuse?
keeps ppl w/o prescription from taking them
Which of the following is true about prescription drug misuse among high school students?
most students don't misuse
Misusing prescription drugs can cause overdose or death—even if it's just one pill and just one time. This is because _________________________.
the pill can be contaminated w/ other illegal substances
What should you look out for when taking prescription drugs to prevent misuse?
the way ur taking the prescription drug
What makes counterfeit pills that contain illegally made fentanyl more dangerous?
they can be naloxone resistant
Which of the following is true about administering aid in an overdose emergency?
Naloxone can work even if the person isn't breathing on their own
Which of the following is true about pharmaceutical grade fentanyl and illegally made fentanyl?
Naloxone is effective for both (possible to get it w/o prescription)
stimulants
- official use: ADHD - increase focus and concentration - official names: Dextroamphetamine (Adderall and Dexedrine) and Methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta). - street names: Addy, Skippy, the Smart Drug, Vitamin R, Bennies, Black Beauties, Roses, Hearts, Speed, and Uppers.
opioids
- official use: relieve pain - get excited - official names: Oxycodone (OxyContin and Percocet), Hydrocodone (Vicodin), Hydromorphone (Dilaudid), and Fentanyl ( Duragesic). - street names: Oxy, Percs, Happy Pills, Hillbilly Heroin, OC, Vikes, Blues, and 30s
depressants
- official use: stress, panic attacks, sleep disorers - relax - official names Diazepam (Valium), Alprazolam ( Xanax), Estazolam (ProSom), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Benzodiazepine (Benzo), and Lorazepam (Ativan). - street names: A-minus, Barbs, Candy, Downers, Phennies, Red Birds, Reds, Sleeping Pills, Tooies, Tranks, Yellows, Yellow Jackets, Zombie Pills, and Benzos.
