How Drugs Work Answers

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Select this link to view the DEA National Take-Back Initiative pamphlet.Why is substance abuse a concern for public health?

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because it creates problems filling prescriptions
B
because it can lead to addiction, injury, and death
C
because there are laws against substance abuse
D
because it decreases infectious diseases
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Select this link to view the DEA National Take-Back Initiative pamphlet.Why does the DEA advise people against disposing unused or expired drugs in the trash?

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The drugs can contaminate water systems.
B
It is illegal to leave drugs unattended.
C
Drugs left outside can contribute to pollution.
D
Other people can retrieve the drugs from the garbage.
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Select this link to view the DEA National Take-Back Initiative pamphlet.What is the best description of abuse of prescription drugs in the United States?

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Prescription drug abuse is uncommon in most cases.
B
Prescription drug abuse should be prescribed by a physician.
C
Prescription drug abuse is only of concern for DEA officers.
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Prescription drug abuse is the second most common form of drug abuse.
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Select this link to view the DEA National Take-Back Initiative pamphlet.How can patients help limit substance abuse and addiction?

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avoid using prescription medications
B
report physicians who prescribe drugs
C
participate in the DEA National Take-Back Initiative
D
volunteer with the local police force
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Select this link to view the DEA National Take-Back Initiative pamphlet.For patients who cannot make it to a take-back event, how should they dispose of drugs?

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They should flush unused medication down the toilet with a lot of water.
B
They should mix the pills with something gross in a bag, seal it, and put in the trash.
C
They should return unused drugs to the pharmacy or physician who prescribed it.
D
They should give the pills to a friend or loved one for disposal.
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Based on what you learned in the lesson, how can substance abuse of drugs such as painkillers and sleep aids lead to addiction?

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These drugs are easy to obtain without a prescription, and can be habit-forming for patients with a clinical need.
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These drugs can be legally distributed only by the pharmacy, and any other form of drug use is addiction.
C
These drugs provide a clinical effect that treats patients, which can result in psychological dependency.
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These drugs act on neurotransmitters to alter the brain chemistry, which can lead to chemical dependence.

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