1. Journal 1/4 What is one thing you know about prescription drug abuse? If you were in the situation where you had to refuse illegal drugs, how would you do it?

2. Role Play

3. Prescription Drugs Drugs that are prescribed by doctors to their patients Most commonly in pill form (ingested) Most have side effects, but they are better than whatever the patient’s health issue is If overdosed, utilized by a person other than who they are prescribed to, or taken in a way other than what the directions say, they can we very dangerous Abuse of prescription drugs can be deadly One of the most accessible drugs to teens

4. Negative Health Effects Feeling faint Passing out Vomiting Head ache Increased side-effects Hang-over like effects Addiction Death

5. Over the Counter Drugs Drugs that are accessible to anyone at local stores Most commonly in pill form (ingested) Most have mild side effects when taken correctly If overdosed or taken in a way other than the directions state, health issues may arise If taken on a regular basis, the drug may take a toll on the body Also a very accessible drug to teens

6. Negative Health Effects Dizziness Nausea Sleepiness Head Ache Vomiting Liver Damage Death Addiction Decreased Effects when the drug is actually needed