Prescription drugs
What is an opioids used for?
Prescribed for pain relief
One reason for misuse of prescription drugs having to do with fun
Some people think that they will have more fun if they use prescription drugs.
What drugs lead to the addiction of other drugs
Gateway drugs
Where is prescription drug abuse most prevalent
The US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CNS depressants are.....
prescribed for anxiety and sleep problems
Another reason people misuse prescription drugs having to do with size
Some people believe that if they use prescription drugs, they will loose weight
What are two reasons people are prone to addiction having to do with past family and genetics
Your genetic makeup might influence it and if your family has history of drug abuse
In 2006, take a guess on how many people misused prescription drugs for the first time.
Hint* the number is between 2 million and 2.7 million
2.6 million people misused prescription drugs
Stimulants are....
prescribed for ADHD and sleep disorder narcolepsy, and obesity
Another reason people misuse prescription drugs having to do with school/work or friends
Some people believe if they use prescription drugs they will fit in more
What is another reason somebody might be prone to addiction having to do with mental health
If you have a mental health condition you are going to be more prone than others
In 2005 most of the overdose deaths were caused by what kind of prescription drugs
Hint* It is used for pain killing
Opioid pain killers
What else are CNS depressants refereed to as?
Sedatives and/or tranquilizers
Some people believe that if they use prescription drugs, they will be able to study better
What is another reason somebody might be more prone to addiction having to do with education (lacking in that area)
If you don't have enough education about drugs, you are more likely to misuse them
Depressants, opiods, and anti-depressants are responsible for more deaths than these drugs.
*hint - One starts with an H
One starts with C
Heroin and cocaine