Fun Facts
What can happen when you mix anti-anxiety or sleep disorder drugs with other drugs(alcohol)?
This can cause slow breathing, slow heart
rate, and possibly lead to death.
A study of popular music found that how many in 3 songs said something about drug, tobacco, or alcohol use?
1 in 3 songs
What is a prescription drug?
A prescription drug is a drug that is prescribed to you by your doctor, and only you can use it.
What are Over-The-Counter drugs?
Over-the-counter drugs are drug that anyone can get, and they do not have to be prescribed
What can happen from prescription painkillers?
Nausea and vomiting
According to a study on popular music, how many in 4 rap songs said something about drug, tobacco, or alcohol use?
3 in 4 rap songs
How do doctors decide how much of a drug to give someone?
It is based on age, size, and medical history.
What is the difference between an over-the-counter drug and a prescription drug?
Prescription drugs are made specifically for you, and they are prescribed by a doctor. Over-the-counter drugs anyone can take and they are not prescribed by a doctor.
How many deaths are there each year from people underage drinking?
4,300 deaths each year
Out of the top 100 movies in a 9-year period, how many of them show people smoking?
7 in 10 movies
What do prescription drugs do to the brain?
Prescription drugs change the chemistry of the brain
Over the top 100 movies from a 9-year period, how many of them showed people getting drunk?
1 in 3 movies
What are some things that can happen from abuse of prescription drugs?
Poisoning, and maybe even death