Decription of the Prescription!
Prescription Drug Abuse
What's the Big Deal?
Digging Down Further
Depressants, which slow brain function. These include sedatives and tranquilizers.
Opioids and morphine derivatives, which are referred to as painkillers.
Stimulants, which increase energy and alertness but also increase blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing.
And finally, Antidepressants. These are supposed to handle depression.
Depressants
A Few ot the Many Short Term Effects:
- confusion
- slow brain function
- Dizziness
- lowered blood pressure
- slurred speech
- slowed pulse and breathing
- Depression
- sexual problems
- sleep problems
- breathing difficulty
- chronic fatigue
Opioids & Morphine Derivatives
Some of the Short Term Effects:
- drowsiness
- slowed breathing
- constipation
- coma
- physical dependence
- addiction
- diarrea
- vomiting fits
- goose bumps
- colds
- and others.
What's So Interesting?
~Before prescription drugs came out, doctors prescribed the now illegal drugs. Seeing the harmful effects, they stopped and banned it, coming out with prescriptions.
~Many people don't realize giving away or selling prescription drugs is like drug-dealing, and is just as illegal as someone selling or handing out a illegal street drug.
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