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South Carolina College of Pharmacy

South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Presenters names go here. What is a prescription drug?. A medication that requires written instructions from a doctor, which can then be dispensed by a pharmacist. How many prescriptions are purchased in the United States every year?. 3.8 Billion.

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South Carolina College of Pharmacy

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  1. South Carolina College of Pharmacy Presenters names go here

  2. What is a prescription drug? A medication that requires written instructions from a doctor, which can then be dispensed by a pharmacist.

  3. How many prescriptions are purchased in the United States every year? 3.8 Billion

  4. Why do people need prescription drugs? To improve the quality of their health

  5. Abuse vs. Misuse Abuse: taking a medication without a prescription in order to experience the feeling it gives you or “get high”. Misuse: taking a medication incorrectly or in a different way than your doctor prescribed. • Taking the wrong amount • Taking it at the wrong time • Forgetting to take it • Stopping use of the medication too soon 20% of teenagers abuse prescription drugs

  6. Why do people abuse prescription drugs? • To get high or feel good • On accident (misuse) • “Self-medicating” • To feel better • Peer Pressure • To feel more confident • To do better in school • They’re bored • To rebel or someone told them not to • They think they are safer than street drugs

  7. Why are abuse and misuse dangerous? Every year 15,000 people die from overdosing on prescription painkillers In 2009, 1.2 million emergency room visits were prescription drug related while 1 million were related to elicit drugs.

  8. Commonly Abused Drugs: Opioids Pain medications are prescription medications given to individuals to provide relief for many types of pain. Examples Codeine Percocet Vicodin Side Effects Slowed breathing Lowered pulse/blood pressure Addiction Coma Death

  9. Commonly Abused Drugs: Depressants Prescribed by a doctor to relieve anxiety, reduce arousal or stimulation Examples Xanax Valium Ambien Phenobarbital

  10. Commonly Abused Drugs: Stimulants Medication prescribed by a doctor to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by balancing chemicals in the brain Examples Adderall Vyvanse Concerta Side Effects Increased heart rate Decreased appetite Nervousness Heart attach Stroke

  11. Why are abuse and misuse dangerous? Addiction and withdrawal Accidents and injury Poor academic performance IT’S ILLEGAL!

  12. How to prevent abuse: Peer Pressure 80% of teenagers have not abused prescription medications 90% of teenagers don’t think using prescription drugs is important for fitting in with friends

  13. How to prevent abuse: Academics Ask for help from teachers, parents, coaches, or school counselors If you think you need prescriptions, ask your doctor

  14. How to prevent abuse: Accidents Read the directions on your prescriptions Ask you doctor and pharmacist to make sure you’re taking it correctly Set a timer as a reminder Keep medications in the original bottle and stored in a safe place

  15. How to prevent abuse: Self-medicating If you think you need prescription drugs for focusing, because you’re sad or stressed, or any other reason – ask your doctor!

  16. How to prevent abuse: Thinking it’s safer than street drugs 40% of teenagers consider the abuse of prescription drugs to be much safer than street drugs. The majority of teenagers who abuse prescriptions get them for free from family and friends

  17. If you think you have a problem – GET HELP! Crisis Call Center: 1-800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863 crisiscallcenter.org National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): http://teens.drugabuse.gov National Institute on Drug Abuse Drugabuse.gov Ask your parents, doctor, pharmacist, coaches, or teachers

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