Term 1
What are prescription drugs?
a prescription drug is a drug that is prescribed by a physician
why would a teen abuse prescription drugs?
to feel accepted, peer pressure, maintain addiction, experiment, prevent withdrawals, to concentrate in school
What are some opioid dangers?
injuries, muscle and bone, sleep problems, uncontrollable leg movements, diarrhea and vomiting
what is an opioid?
•An opioid is any substance that binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system.
what is prescription drug abuse?
•taking medication in a way that is not prescribed
•taking your friends or family medication
•taking medication longer than recommended
•taking medicine that is not needed
•taking medicine for the effect
•mixing multiple medications
what is an example of a depressant?
Xanax
what is does a depressant do?
•slow down the central nervous system, reducing brain activity and bodily arousal
Most abused OTC medications are?
⚬nasal decongestants
⚬motion sickness pills
⚬anti-diarrheal medication
⚬diet pills
⚬sleeping pills
What is an example of a stimulant?
Adderall
what does a stimulant do?
•Speed up the body’s system
•increase alertness, attention, energy, and mood, but they carry risks of dependence, cardiovascular issues, and mental health effects.
How is OTC medication misused?
•Taking higher dosage
•Taking medications longer than needed
•Taking medication when not needed
•Taking medication for the effect
•Mixing medications
What is an example of OTC?
what are the three catergories that opioids can be grouped in?
⚬Naturally occurring opioids (plants)
⚬Semisynthetic opioids (chemically modified)
⚬Synthetic opioids (human-made chemicals)
What is an example of OTC medication misused?
⚬Ex. taking tylenol pm to sleep
What are some effects of abusing OTC?
•Nausea
•Blurry vision
•Lack of interest in activities
•Mood changes
•Liver complications
•Stroke
•Depression
•Death
•Seizures