Drugs

• A drug is any substance you put into your body that changes around your body’s chemistry.

Drugs as Medicine3 Terms you should know!

Drug Use: Using drugs for medical purposes

Drug Misuse: Using drugs for medical purposes but taking the wrong amount

Drug Abuse: Using drugs for non-medical purposes

What is the purpose of Drugs

• Prevent Diseases

• Cure Diseases

• Relieve Symptoms

Preventing the fluPenicillin

Relieves headaches

Beware when taking drugs(this also applies to illegal drugs)

1. Know the Drug-– Is it addictive– Is it safe

2. The route you take it– Injection is the faster– Pills have to absorb in the stomach

3. When you take it– After dinner – In the morning

4. If you are taking other drugs– Some drugs don’t mix well together and can cause problems

THE FDA

• Food and Drug Administration– Safe (it wont hurt you)– Effective (it will do what it says)

Not all drugs are FDA approved!

OTC (Over the Counter Drugs)

• Easy to get

• Follow the instructions

• Easy to misuse

• Read labels

• Buy Generic

FYI-Generic Drugs

• Active Ingredients- the things that help you

• Inactive ingredients- flavors, coatings, etc..

Prescription Drugs

• Need a doctor note

• Do not share with others

• Read Directions carefully

• Can be abused