Vocabulary
Name that Drug
Medicine Labels
True / False
Anything Goes
100
Any substance that changes the way the body works.
What is a DRUG.
100
A white powder that can be snorted.
What is COCAINE.
100
A medicine label might suggest taking the medication with or without ________________.
What is FOOD.
100
All medicines exist to cure sicknesses and illnesses.
What is FALSE.
100
Common household chemicals whose vapors or pressurized gases are breathed in via the nose or mouth to get "high".  

What are INHALANTS.

200
The physical symptoms a person can experience from taking a medicine.
What are SIDE EFFECTS.
200
Hard as "rocks" and makes sounds when smoked.
What is CRACK.
200
A medicine label may include ______________ to caution the patient before use.
What are WARNINGS.
200
A person can get addicted to legal drugs.
What is TRUE.
200
Explain why drug use can be a "vicious cycle".
What is PEOPLE TAKE A DRUG AND FEEL GREAT FOR A SHORT AND TEMPORARY AMOUNT OF TIME. THEN THEY EXPERIENCE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS AND NEED MORE. THIS IS A VICIOUS CYCLE, OR ADDICTION!
300
An injection meant to prevent the onset of an illness.
What is VACCINE.
300
This drug boosts energy levels and increases alertness.
What is COCAINE.
300
A medicine bottle tells the number of ___________ before another doctor's visit is needed.
What are REFILLS.
300
A steroid can be prescribed or taken illegally.
What is TRUE (STEROIDS ARE PRESCRIBED TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF A HORMONE OR THEY CAN BE TAKEN WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION TO INCREASE MUSCLES).
300
Term that means seeing or hearing things that aren't there. 

What is HALLUCINATION (NOUN) / HALLUCINATE (VERB)

400
Authorization by a doctor to take a certain medicine is given in the form of a _________________.
What is PRESCRIPTION.
400

This drug is now legalized in many states.

What is MARIJUANA.

400
A medicine bottle tells the _____________ or amount of medication a person should take.
What is DOSAGE.
400
Over-the-counter medicines require a prescription.
What is FALSE.
400

Give an example of medicine misuse. 

What is TAKING THE WRONG DOSAGE, TAKING THE MEDICATION AT THE WRONG TIME, TAKING THE MEDICINE DIFFERENTLY THAN DIRECTED (EX. WITHOUT FOOD).  

500
Explain the difference between MEDICINE MISUSE AND MEDICINE ABUSE.
What is MEDICINE MISUSE IS WHEN A MEDICINE IS NOT USED CORRECTLY (WRONG DOSAGE, DIRECTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED, ETC) AND MEDICINE ABUSE IS WHEN MEDICINE IS USED UNNECESSARILY (TO FEEL GOOD!).
500
This drug has a calming effect on the Central Nervous System.
What is MARIJUANA.
500
Name 3 "names" on a medicine bottle.
What are PATIENT'S NAME, DOCTOR'S NAME, AND NAME OF MEDICINE.
500
Consequences of taking drugs might be going to jail, harming your body, and wasting a lot of money!
What is TRUE.
500

This is known as the "happy" chemical that creates a sense of euphoria. 

What is DOPAMINE.

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