Myth vs. Fact
Trying a drug once is always harmless?
Myth
Reading this before taking medicine helps you know the correct dosage and warnings.
Prescription label
This term describes when someone cannot stop using a drug despite harm.
Addiction
Doctors prescribe opioids mainly for this reason.
Painrelief
Your friend took a pill from someone at a party and suddenly can’t stay awake or breathe normally. The first thing you should do is this.
Call 911
You can become addicted even if you didn’t mean to misuse a drug
Fact
Sharing prescription drugs with friends is this type of behavior.
Illegal or Unsafe
One warning sign of overdose is lips or fingernails turning this color.
Blue or Purple
Opioids attach to receptors in this organ to reduce pain signals.
Brain
A friend pressures you to try someone else’s prescription pills. Give one healthy refusal strategy.
saying no, walking away, changing the subject, blaming parents/activities, or leaving the situation
Fentanyl can be found in fake pills.
Fact
You should only take medication that is prescribed to this person.
Yourself
Slowed breathing caused by opioids can lead to this life-threatening event.
Overdose
These are drugs like heroin, oxycodone, and fentanyl that affect pain and the brain.
Opioids
This healthcare professional can answer questions about medications and drug interactions.
Pharmacist
Prescription opioids are safer if you take more than prescribed.
Myth
Keeping medications in a locked place helps prevent this.
Misuse or accidental use
A common side effect of opioid misuse that affects judgment and coordination.
drowsiness
This happens when your body needs more of a drug to feel the same effect.
Tolerance
Name two warning signs of an opioid overdose.
slow breathing, blue lips, unconsciousness, pinpoint pupils, or inability to wake up
Prescription drugs are always safe because doctors prescribe them
Myth
This is the safest way to get rid of unused medications.
Drug take-back program
Mixing opioids with alcohol or benzodiazepines increases the risk of this.
Fatal Overdose
This powerful synthetic opioid is responsible for many overdose deaths because it’s extremely strong.
Fentanyl
This medication can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose and save a life.
naloxone