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2. prescription medicines
A substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind
drug
prescription medicines
Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician
over-the-counter medicines
Medicines that are safe enough to be taken without a written order from a physician
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Taking or using medicines in a way that is not intended
drug misuse

3. Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended
side effect
Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended
A condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it for it to be effective
tolerance
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Intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal
drug abuse

4. In this lesson, you will learn to
explain the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse.
identify the risks of drug abuse.
develop strategies for making healthful choices about taking medicines.

5. Drawing Conclusions
Based on this lesson, list three different ways drug abuse can affect your health.

6. Drug Use All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.
To safely dispose of outdated or unused pills, flush them down the toilet.
I. Drugs Substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind
A. Medicine drug used to prevent, or treat illness; maintain health; or pain relief
All drugs, including medicines, can be misused and abused.

7. Categories of Medicines
Types of Medicines
Categories of Medicines
Prescription medicines
Over-the-counter medicines
Prescription Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician
Prescription medicines:
A doctor or pharmacist gives specific instructions on how often, for how long, and how much of the drug to take.
Over-the-counter medicines:
These drugs are sold in pharmacies and other stores.
Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medicines that are safe enough to be
taken without a written order from a physician

8. Drug Misuse
Drug misuse can happen with prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines.
B. Drug Misuse Taking or using medicine in a way
that is not intended

9. Drug Misuse What is drug misuse?
Using a drug without following the instructions on the label
Using a drug not prescribed for you
Here are some examples of drug misuse.
Allowing someone else to use a drug prescribed for you
Taking more of the drug than the doctor prescribed
Using the drug longer than advised by the doctor

10. Even when taken correctly, some medicines will cause a side effect.
Drug Misuse
Even when taken correctly, some medicines will cause a side effect.
C. Side Effect Any effect of a medicine other than the one intended
Side effects should be discussed with your doctor if they occur.
Common Side Effects
Stomach upset
Drowsiness
Sleeplessness
Headache

11. Drug Misuse
When a physician prescribes a medicine that must be taken for a long period of time, a tolerance may develop.
D. Tolerance A condition in which a person’s body becomes used to the effect of a medicine and needs greater and greater amounts of it in order for it to be effective

12. Drug Abuse What is drug abuse? Using illegal drugs
Using legal drugs for non-medical reasons
Using a medication for something other than its intended use
E. Drug Abuse Intentionally using drugs in a way that is
unhealthy or illegal

13. Drug Abuse Drug abuse affects all three sides of your health triangle.
Physical Health
sleepiness, irritability, heart failure, stroke
Drug abuse affects all three sides of your health triangle.
Mental/Emotional Health
Social Health
interference with brain functions, depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating
withdrawing from family and friends, loss of interest in school and other activities

14. F. Addiction - Physical or psychological need for a drug
Regular drug use
Tolerance
Addiction
People who abuse drugs are at risk of developing an addiction.
When a person uses a drug regularly, he or she will develop a tolerance to the drug. Eventually, the user becomes addicted.
Once addicted, the user can no longer function without the drug.

15. Addiction
Drug addiction, like alcoholism, is a disease.
Treatment options exist that can help users overcome their addiction.

16. Lesson 1 Review
What I Learned
Vocabulary Define drug. Use the word in an original sentence.
A drug is a substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the mind. Sentences will vary.

17. Lesson 1 Review
What I Learned
Identify Name two side effects that can occur when taking medicine.
stomach upset, drowsiness, sleeplessness, headache

18. Lesson 1 Review
What I Learned
Compare What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse?
Drug misuse means taking medicines in a way that is not intended; drug abuse means intentionally using drugs in a way that is unhealthy or illegal.

19. Thinking Critically Explain How does drug addiction occur?
Lesson 1 Review
Thinking Critically
Explain How does drug addiction occur?
Drug addiction is a physical condition in which the user needs more and more of the substance to achieve the same effect.

20. Lesson 1 Review
Thinking Critically
Hypothesize What might you say to persuade a friend not to take medicine that has not been prescribed to him or her?
Taking a drug that is not prescribed to you can cause harmful side effects.

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