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The Use Of Drugs As Medicine

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MEDICINE

ANY SUBSTANCE USED TO TREAT INJURY, DISEASE OR PAIN.
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PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

WHEN A DOCTER ORDERS ITS USE.

OVER THE COUNTER MEDICINE

A MEDICINE PURCHASED WITHOUT A PERSCRIPTION.
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DRUG MISUSE

ANY USE OF MEDICINE THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM THE INTENDED USE.
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DRUG ABUSE

MISUSING A LEGAL DRUG ON PURPOSE OR USING ANY ILLEGAL DRUG.
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QUESTIONS

  • What is drug misuse?
  • What is a medicine?
  • Describe how drug misuse can lead to drug abuse?
  • What is the difference between prescription medicine and
  • over the counter medicine?
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