Stages of Addiction
Yes
Although your friends may introduce you to medication to help you, it is still harmful to take prescription medication that isn't prescribed to you.
Knowledge is power. In order to protect yourself from potentially overdosing, it is important to _______ the many aspects of the prescription drug abuse epidemic.
Know, understand, etc. Answers vary.
Advil is an example of a ______ drug while Oxycodone is an example of a prescription drug.
Over-the-counter
To get Oxycodone, you need a prescription.
What is the purpose of AwarenessRx?
To educate others and ourselves on the dangers of prescription drug abuse.
No, not necessarily
Medications are also drugs but can still be dangerous if used incorrectly.
Is addiction a disease?
Yes
Although it may seem like a personal decision, addiction is indeed a disease because it physically changes the brain and is characterized by a compulsive uncontrollable desire.
Instructions
Always remember to take the correct amount as prescribed by the doctor.
TRUE or FALSE: Prescription drug abuse is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States over car accidents
True
What are the different teams that you can work in? Name all 5
There's only 4, get PRANKED LMAO
Presentation, Community, Social Media, Research.
What is the difference between over-the-counter medication (OTC) and prescription medication?
OTC medication can be bought on the shelf at any time, but prescription medication requires a prescription from a medical doctor.
What is the stage in which the addict returns back to the use of drugs?
Relapse
Relapse is a normal part of the healing process.
What should you do with unused medication?
a. Flush it down the toilet.
b. Throw it in the trash.
c. Save the rest for later use.
d. Drop it off at a pharmacy for disposal.
D
NEVER dispose of medication in an improper manner because it can contaminate the environment or land in the wrong hands.
Is addiction a physical or physiological disease?
A. Physical
B. Psychological
C. Both
D. Neither
C
Addiction both has a compulsive mental component and physically affects the brain.
What are three benefits do you get by staying active in this organization?
1. Better communication skills
2. Learn valuable, life-saving information
3. Unique way of impacting the community
4. Stand out to colleges
5. Make new friends; chill productive environment :D
6. Better teamwork skills
What is a substance that affects the body that isn't classified as food?
Example: caffeine, medication, cocaine.
What is it called when you try to break away from drug use but begin experiencing symptoms like headaches and nausea?
Drug Withdrawal
This is one reason why it's so difficult to cure addiction.
How do you help someone who already suffers from addiction and what should you NOT do?
Do...
Encourage them to seek professional help, be there for them, talk to them in a compassionate tone
Do not...
Take away their drugs forcibly, threaten them, etc.
Name two ways to consume a drug.
Orally, snorting. injecting, etc. Answers vary
AwarenessRx hosts these events that spread awareness to students, parents, and educational staff in our community.
Webinars/Seminars
This year, we will aim to host webinars at least bimonthly to almost all the clubs on campus.
What is a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition or a disease?
Examples: Headaches, nausea, cough, seizure, etc.
What is the difference between drug dependence and drug addiction?
Drug dependence occurs when the user needs a substance to function normally while drug addiction is the same thing, but there is a compulsive mental component/uncontrollable desire.
Which of the following examples shows you using medication properly?
A. You take some of your friend's unused painkiller medication to treat a really bad headache.
B. After reading the instructions on the bottle, you takes a many pills of the medication as he can based on what you read.
C. Instead of swallowing the pills, you crush the pills to make it easier to consume.
D. You take a prescription drug to study better and improve your grades.
B
As long as you follow the instructions EXACTLY, it is not abuse, and thus, it should be safe.
What is the most addictive type of prescription drug abused?
Hint: Opioids are an example of this.
Painkillers
These are extremely addictive and can easily be the cause of an overdose.
Why does this organization focus on prescription drug abuse specifically and not drugs in general?
Many people know about the dangers of illicit/illegal drugs like cocaine and marijuana but students rarely understand that prescription drugs can be just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, than illegal drugs.
What is a chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure?
Hint: Taking drugs affects the production of these.
Neurotransmitters
Example: Dopamine, Serotonin, Epinephrine, etc.