Prescriptions
Who authorizes a prescription?
A medical practitioner
Addiction is a choice, and willpower alone is enough to stop.
Myth
Usually prescribed to treat pain
Opioids
How many bones does a shark have?
None
What sport is known as America's pastime?
Baseball
Prescription drugs are drugs that _____ a prescription.
require
It’s okay to use a friend or family member’s prescription medication.
Myth
Most often prescribed to treat ADHD
What do you call a baby kangaroo?
Joey
Who is the leader (in blue) of the teenage mutant ninja turtles?
Leonardo
They are potentially _____ if not used under the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.
harmful
Dependence makes it difficult to stop using prescription drugs. An addiction treatment program can help with recovery.
Fact
Prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep disorders
Central nervous system (CNS) depressants
What are the names of the five emotions in Riley's head in Inside Out?
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, Fear
How many minutes in an hour?
60
Give an example of when you may need a prescription medication.
Major surgery> Dr. prescribes pain medication after
Infection> Dr. prescribes antibiotics
Very high or low blood pressure> Dr. prescribes medication to stabilize BP.
Prescription drugs are completely safe because they come from a doctor. You can't get addicted to your prescription medication.
Myth
More than 1600 teens begin using prescription drugs every ___
day.
Name the largest ocean in the world.
Pacific
What insect does a caterpillar grow into?
Butterfly
Name the three most commonly abused prescription medications.
Opioids, Stimulants , & CNS Depressants
Even if you have the same condition as a friend or family member, using their prescription could be dangerous.
Fact
_ in 5 teens who have abused prescription drugs have done so before age __
1; 14
What condiment was formerly sold as medication?
Ketchup
How many bones in human body?
206