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1 Drug addiction George Saxman

2 Good Facts! Listen Kids! Prescription drug addiction is the compulsive seeking and overuse- despite harmful consequences-of prescription drugs. Misuse of prescription drugs involves using a medication for a purpose other than than which it was prescribed.

3 Kids this is not candy! The most commonly abused prescription drugs are:  Opiods-used to treat pain example include morpine codeine and oxycodone.  Central nervous system depressants-used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders example include barbiturate and benzodiazepines.  Stimulants-used to treat narcolepsy and attention defiction hyperactivity disorder examples include dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate.

4 Kids these are not play toys nooo!! The reason people become addiction to prescription drugs, and begin to take them in a harmful and non- prescribed manner are largely unknown. There is evidence that genetic factors may play a part. Anxiety derpeeion lonelines and a history of alcohlism are often associated with addiction.

5 Grugs and not fun or cool MMM KAY? o Drugs abuse is a disease characterized by continued misuse of drugs even when faced with drug-related job legal health or family difficulties. o the cause of drug abuse and dependence is unknown although there are a variety of theories.

6 Work cited - Pictures http://trafficticketteam.com/blog/2011/02/11 /driving-on-legal-or-illegal-drugs-can-get-your- arrested/ http://trafficticketteam.com/blog/2011/02/11 /driving-on-legal-or-illegal-drugs-can-get-your- arrested/ http://imgross.org/2009/08/20/endorsement- doing- drugs/http://www.stuffyouwillhate.com/2011 /04/drugs-you-will-hate-crack-k-vs-lsd- straight-edge-stupid-questions/ http://imgross.org/2009/08/20/endorsement- doing- drugs/http://www.stuffyouwillhate.com/2011 /04/drugs-you-will-hate-crack-k-vs-lsd- straight-edge-stupid-questions/

7 McCoy, Krisha, MS. "Prescription Drug Addiction: Prescription Drug Abuse." Conditions & Procedures InBrief (n.d.): Consumer Health Complete. EBSCO. Web. 4 May 2011. Wood, Debra, RN. "Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction: Drug Dependence." Conditions & Procedures InBrief (n.d.): Consumer Health Complete. EBSCO. Web. 4 May 2011. Volkow, Nora D. "Beyond the brain: the medical consequences of abuse and addiction.(DIRECTOR'S COLUMN)(Pamphlet)." Pamphlet by: National Institute on Drug Abuse. Vol. 18. National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2004. 3+. Student Resource Center - Health Module. Web. 4 May. 2011.


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