OTC's/Steroids

Based on the reading, how many 12-17 year olds have misused or abused prescription drugs?

3,000,000 12-17 year olds have misused or abused prescription drugs.

Explain how drug addiction can occur.

A drug addiction can occur from people continuously abusing drugs. As the drug user continuously uses the drug, he or she develops a tolerance. When the tolerance comes about, then they need more of the drug to benefit their needs. After this, the addiction occurs.

Why do you think anabolic steroid use is common in competitive sports?

Anabolic steroid is used commonly in competitive sports because it could help the person taking them improve and be better, but sometimes it has a negative effect.

According to the reading, why do some people misuse and abuse prescription drugs?

Some people misuse and abuse prescription drugs because they may have a very easy way to get them. For example, there are some OTC (over-the-counter) drugs which you do not need a prescription for.

Based on the reading, what is the difference between misuse and abuse of drugs?

The difference between misuse and abuse of drugs is that drug abuse is intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal, while misuse of drugs is taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended.

What is the difference between drug misuse and abuse?

The difference between misuse and abuse of drugs is that drug abuse is intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal, while misuse of drugs is taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended.

According to the reading what are four types of drugs that are most commonly misused and abused?

The four types of drugs that are most commonly misused and abused are pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives.

Are there other prescription medicines that can be misused/abused? What about an inhaler?

There are other prescription medicines that can be misused/abused. An inhaler could also be misused or abused. An inhaler could be prescribed to someone else, and if they allow someone else to use it, that is considered drug misuse or abuse.

Tolerance

a condition in which a person's body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amount of it in order for it to be effective.

Drug

a substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind.

Side Effect

any effect of a medicine other than the one intended.

Drug Abuse

intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal.

OTC Medications

medicines that are safe enough to be taken without a written order from a physician.

Prescription Medicine

medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician.

Drug Misuse

taking or using medicine in a way that is not intended.