Safe medicine use
What is a dosage?
This type of prescription indicates how often a patient should take their medication.
What is drug misuse?
This is the term for taking a medication in a manner other than prescribed, such as taking more than directed.
What is a cigarette?
This common form of tobacco is often rolled in paper and is typically lit and smoked.
What is "No, thank you"?
This simple phrase is what many people use to assertively decline an invitation or suggestion from peers.
What are the directions on the label?
These instructions should be read and followed to ensure proper use of over-the-counter medications.
What is the risk of overdose?
This common risk can occur when someone shares their prescribed medication with friends or family.
What is nicotine?
This harmful substance found in both tobacco and vaping products is known for its addictive properties.
What is changing the subject or suggesting something else?
This strategy involves offering an alternative activity that does not involve the pressure being applied.
What is a drug-drug interaction?
This is a potential risk when taking two medications that could interact negatively with one another.
What is addiction?
Long-term misuse of opioids can lead to this potentially life-threatening condition, characterized by a reliance on the drug.
What are e-cigarettes?
Many people use these devices as a supposedly safer alternative to smoking, but they can still expose users to harmful chemicals.
What is self-confidence?
This important skill involves being confident in your choices and values, regardless of what others think.
What is medication reconciliation?
The practice of checking with a pharmacist or doctor before taking new medications or herbal supplements is known as this.
What are legal repercussions?
This serious consequence of drug misuse can lead to legal issues, including arrests and criminal charges.
What is secondhand smoke?
This term refers to the involuntary inhalation of smoke by non-smokers who are near smokers, which can pose health risks.
What is "That’s not for me"?
This phrase reminds your peers that you are following your own values when you refuse to partake in something they are suggesting.
What is medication adherence?
This common practice involves ensuring that you take your medications at the same time each day to maintain consistent levels in your system.
What are hallucinogens?
Misusing this type of drug, which alters mood and perception, can result in psychosis or severe mental health issues.
What is smoking traditional cigarettes?
Studies show that using vaping products increases the likelihood of transitioning to this more harmful habit among teenagers.
What is using humor to say no?
This method involves using humor or light-heartedness to deflect peer pressure while still standing firm in your decision.