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What are 3 examples of medication misuse?
What is drug misuse?
- Taking the incorrect dose.
- Taking the drug at the wrong time.
- Forgetting to take a dose.
- Stopping the use of a drug too soon.
- Taking a drug for reasons other than why they were prescribed.
- Taking a drug that was not prescribed to you.
What are some examples of medication abuse?
Misuse of prescription drugs means taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed; taking someone else’s prescription, even if for a legitimate medical complaint such as pain; or taking a medication to feel euphoria (i.e., to get high).
What are the three most commonly abused prescriptions medications?
Three types of drugs are abused most often: • Opioids—prescribed for pain relief • CNS depressants—barbiturates and benzodiazepines prescribed for anxiety or sleep problems (often referred to as sedatives or tranquilizers) • Stimulants—prescribed for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the sleep disorder …
What is drug abuse and misuse?
Drug misuse is defined as the use of a substance for a purpose not consistent with legal or medical guidelines (WHO, 2006). It has a negative impact on health or functioning and may take the form of drug dependence, or be part of a wider spectrum of problematic or harmful behaviour (DH, 2006b).
What are the most abused pharmaceutical drugs?
7 Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
- Amphetamines. Amphetamines are the most commonly abused prescription drugs.
- Vicodin. Hydrocodone is available in combination with other ingredients.
- Cough Medicine.
- Benzodiazepines.
- Barbiturates.
- Oxycontin.
- Ritalin.
What are the three major drugs of abuse in the Philippines?
Methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu remains to be the most abused drug in the country, followed by marijuana or cannabis sativa and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) or ecstasy.