Facts on Prescription Drugs By: Ashley

Prescription Drugs Prescription Drugs can be found as a tablet or a pill. It can also be found as a liquid form. Sometimes it can be multi- coloured, which is why it can be called, ‘Candies’. Types of Prescription Drugs: Depressants Opioids & morphine derivatives Stimulants Antidepressants

Drug abuse Abusing prescription drugs can be worse than using illegal drugs. It gives a higher chance of getting an overdose. Potential abuse of prescription drugs can be categorized with using cocaine. Most of the street drugs today used to be prescription drugs (like heroin and cocaine), but was taken away because of the addictive and harmful results. Especially lethal if mixed with alcohol. Is legal. Sometimes cough syrup can be addictive as well. Over-counter drugs can also be abused.

How’s it’s taken Usually, it’s taken as a pill, but it can be crushed and snorted.Usually, it’s taken as a pill, but it can be crushed and snorted. Sometimes can be injected by a needle.Sometimes can be injected by a needle. Different sizes/shapes.Different sizes/shapes. Most think because it’s from a doctor, it’s safe.Most think because it’s from a doctor, it’s safe.

Effects Short term: (i.e. depressants) Slow brain function Confusion Bad coordination Slurred speech Fever Addiction Long term: (i.e. depressants) Withdrawal Sleep problems Breathing problems Anxiety Pain Abusing prescription drugs is dangerous and can be worse than using illegal drugs.

Access Majority of teens get prescription drugs from their parents. Most steal from medicine cabinet. Suggested by friends. 14% of youth on antidepressants are violent/aggressive.

Why you shouldn’t use this drug Prescription drug aren’t safe. Prescription drug aren’t safe. Body chemistry is different. Body chemistry is different. Specially made for prescribed patient. Specially made for prescribed patient. Once you get used to certain pills, you’ll want stronger ones. Hence, the start of addiction. Once you get used to certain pills, you’ll want stronger ones. Hence, the start of addiction.

Thank you Please do not take offers to try drugs, as you may be asked in the future.