OTC and Prescription Drugs

Which of the following statements about withdrawal is not true?

People who quit cold turkey experience a less severe form of withdrawal.

All drugs have secondary side effects that can range from inconvenient to dangerous.

True

Having high self-esteem is a protective factor against drug abuse.

True

Even when used as directed, OTC and prescription drugs are dangerous and should always be avoided.

False

OTC drugs are now the 3rd most commonly abused substance by teenagers 14 and up.

True

OTC or prescription drugs offer temporary or permanent relief from some sort of ailment.

True

You can have a genetic predisposition toward abusing drugs.

True

When you have to take OTC or prescription drugs, what are TWO things you can do to avoid the dangers of abuse?

Two things that you can do to avoid the dangers of abuse when you have to take OTC or prescription drugs is, always read the labels, and do as the doctor tells you.

Commonly abused OTC and prescription drugs include:

Adderall, Ritalin, diet pills

What is first step in any successful drug treatment program?

Admitting that you have a problem