What Are Prescription Drugs?

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

7

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. 

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.

CR Resource Type

Informational Material

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

BY

Resource Provider other

National Institute on Drug Abuse
https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts/prescription-drugs

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