OTC vs. Prescription
What are medications sold without a prescription?
Over-the-counter (OTC) medications
These are unintended changes that occur in response to a medication.
Experts believe that people’s genes account for about what percent of addiction risk?
50%
Stimulants are commonly prescribed for people with this disorder.
ADHD
What should you say when refusing drugs?
“No,” clearly and confidently
Aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen are all examples of these pain-relieving drugs.
Analgesics
The use of medication in an unintended way is called medication ______.
Misuse
This word means a strong feeling of pleasure caused by certain drugs.
Euphoria
Depressants reduce anxiety and increase a person’s ability to relax, stay calm, or sleep. (T/F)
True
Which of the following is NOT an effective refusal strategy: giving background, making eye contact, giving an excuse, or saying “no” without eye contact?
Saying “no” without making eye contact
The FDA ensures that medications are ______, effective, and secure from tampering.
Safe to use
A persistent pattern of medication misuse that causes harm is called medication ______.
This term refers to taking a substance again after deciding to stop.
Relapse
Opioids are typically prescribed for this purpose.
Relieve severe pain
True or False: It’s okay to joke about taking drugs to fit in.
False
A medication that requires a doctor’s approval is called a ______ medication.
Prescription
Taking more of a substance than the body can break down at one time is called a(n) ______.
Someone who has an increased likelihood of developing side effects has a high ______.
Drug sensitivity
These are drugs that can cause people to see or hear things that aren’t real.
Hallucinogens
What can you do to remove yourself from a peer-pressure situation?
Change the subject or walk away
True or False: Over-the-counter medications for adults are always safe for children.
False
Some people abuse medications to cope with symptoms of a health condition. This is known as ______.
Self-medicating
True or False: Addiction only affects a person’s physical health.
False – it also affects emotional and social health
A chemical called ______ is the active ingredient in marijuana.
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Some people illegally use these drugs to gain strength and muscle size.
Performance-enhancing drugs (anabolic steroids)