EVERFI PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAFETY
L2: SCIENCE OF ADDICTION
prescription drug abuse - correct answer taking a prescription drug recreationally, or for enjoyment, not for their intended purpose addiction - correct answer a disorder characterized by the compulsive use of a substance despite adverse consequences controlled Substance - correct answer a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government due to the substance's medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability depressants - correct answer drugs, such as benzodiazepines, that are used to treat conditions such as anxiety and sleep disorders DUI/DWI - correct answer Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) refer to the crime of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.FDA - correct answer Food and Drug Administration; a federal agency responsible for protecting public health good Samaritan Laws - correct answer laws that provide immunity (protect people from arrest, charge or prosecution) for the person experiencing an overdose and the people who call 911 for assistance; scope and details vary by state prescription Drug Misuse - correct answer taking a drug in ways or amounts other than as prescribed; taking a drug without a prescription neurotransmitters - correct answer chemical messengers in the brain that are impacted by drug use
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