Medication
Medication that anyone can buy and has access to at a drug store.
Over-the-Counter Medication
Medication that requires a doctor to authorize and instruct someone to take.
Prescription Medication
This abused substance causes "Roid Rage"
Steroids
This drug can act as a stimulant or a depressant depending on the person.
Marijuana
This type of medication is prescribed to relieve pain.
Opioid
To take a medication in a way or amounts other than how it was prescribed.
Drug Misuse
Who should you contact if you have questions about a prescription?
Doctor or Pharmacist
What is the mind altering chemical in Marijuana that gives the user a "high"?
THC
These type of drugs are also known as date rape drugs.
Club Drugs
To take a medication recreationally, or for enjoyment, not for their intended purpose.
Drug Abuse
This classification of medication helps with focus and attention.
Stimulant
What type of environment should you store medication in?
Cool & Dry Place
Illegal stimulant made from mixing OTC medications (Pseudoephedrine) and toxic substances.
Crystal Meth
An illegal stimulant made from the coca plant.
Cocaine
Vapors of chemicals that are sniffed or inhaled to get a "high".
Inhalants
This class of medication is used to treat a variety of anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, OCD, and PTSD.
Depressants
Where should you store medicine?
In a cabinet, latched and locked.
These type of drugs distort moods, thoughts, and senses.
Hallucinogens
Give 1 warning sign that someone may be struggling with an addiction problem.
Changes in eating/sleeping habits, changes in personality, distancing from friends, spending time alone or with a new group
A very strong, addictive, illegal opioid that gives the user an instant sense of happiness but causes painful withdrawal when it wears off.
Heroin
What is a specific example of an Opioid?
Oxycodone (OxyCotin, Percocet), Hydrocodone (Vicodin), Hydromophyone (Dilaudid), Fentanyl
Name something you can mix with medicine when disposing of it in the trash.
Coffee grounds, dirt, or kitty litter
Give an example of a date rape drug.
Ecstasy, Rohypnol (Roofies), Ketamine (Special K), LSD (Acid)
Give an example of a hallucinogenic drug.
PCP, Magic Mushrooms, LSD, Ketamine
When someone takes more of a drug than their body is able to manage at one time.
Overdose