Introduction
In the United States, what percentage of teens do NOT misuse prescription drugs?
6 out of 7 teens, or 85%
Give me one example of prescription drug misuse?
Taking a prescription drug for a different reason other than prescribed.
Where are secure places to store medication?
Secure place or locked medicine cabinet
Bold (assertive) way to turn down drugs?
Just say NO!
Give an example of prescription drug misuse?
Taking more of a prescription than described.
We are only one of two countries that permit advertisements for prescription medications? True or false.
True
A personal way to turn down prescription drugs?
Give a reason you don't want to misuse
The top reason that teens report misusing drugs?
To help them relax
Give an example of prescription drug misuse?
Sharing or taking someone else's prescription drug.
Where do you purchase prescriptions drugs?
At a pharmacy
Give another way to turn down prescription drugs?
Give an alternative
List two things that you can find on a medication bottle?
Prescription drugs are a problem nationwide? True or false.
True
Name 3 things mentioned you could do instead of misusing prescription drugs?
Hobbies, exercise, hang out with friends
Give another way to turn down prescription drugs?
Leave the situation that makes you feel in danger
You can’t become dependent on or addicted to prescription medications? True or false
False.
There is a potential to become physically dependent on or addicted to some prescription medications, including prescription opioid pain relievers (painkillers), sedatives, and stimulants.
Misusing prescription drugs can lead to misusing other illegal substances? True or false.
True. For example, because both prescription painkillers and heroin are opioids, both act similarly in the brain. As a result, individuals that misuse prescription painkillers often transition to using heroin.
Do you purchase prescription drugs on the street, in front of the pharmacy counter, or behind the pharmacy counter?
Behind the pharmacy counter from a pharmacist
Name one conflict that could happen if a person misuses prescription drugs?
conflict with friends or family, decline in grades, addiction, or illness or death