Classroom Resource

What Are Prescription Drugs?

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

Overview

Prescription drugs are often strong medications, which is why they require a prescription from a doctor or dentist. Prescription drug misuse has become a large public health problem because misuse can lead to addiction and even overdose deaths.

This resource is informational material written for teen students.

Content Standards

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.7.2
Demonstrate healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-drugs

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Informational Material

Resource Provider

Other

Resource Provider other

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Accessibility

License

License Type

Approved Date

2021-07-07

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type