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

3.  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 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 To safely dispose of outdated or unused pills, flush them down the toilet.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

7. Types of Medicines Prescription Medicines that can be sold only with a written order from a physician Categories of Medicines Prescription medicinesOver-the-counter medicines 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 Using a drug without following the instructions on the label Using a drug not prescribed for you 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 What is drug misuse?

10. 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 Common Side Effects Stomach upset DrowsinessSleeplessnessHeadache

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

13. Drug Abuse Drug abuse affects all three sides of your health triangle. Physical Health sleepiness, irritability, heart failure, stroke Mental/Emotional HealthSocial 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 ToleranceAddiction

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

16. What I Learned Vocabulary Define drug. Use the word in an original sentence. Lesson 1 Review

17. What I Learned Identify Name two side effects that can occur when taking medicine. Lesson 1 Review

18. What I Learned Compare What is the difference between drug misuse and drug abuse? Lesson 1 Review

19. Thinking Critically Explain How does drug addiction occur? Lesson 1 Review

20. Thinking Critically Hypothesize What might you say to persuade a friend not to take medicine that has not been prescribed to him or her? Lesson 1 Review

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