Question

matching! place the letter of the correct definition next to each term.
term\tdefinition

1. refusal strategy\ta. requires more of a substance for the same effect
2. dependence\tb. clear method or phrase to decline offers of a substance
3. tolerance\tc. drug that alleviates pain but can cause respiratory failure if misused
4. opioid\td. body’s physical or psychological need for a substance
5. overdose\te. taking a toxic or fatal amount of a substance

fill - in - the - blank

1. __________ abuse often starts when teens share medication meant for legitimate medical conditions.
2. a high tolerance can push a user toward __________ a situation where body physically or mentally depends on the drug.
3. mixing prescription sedatives with alcohol can lead to extreme __________ depression.

short answer (write up to four sentences)

1. why might teens underestimate the danger of prescription drug misuse?

Explanation:

1. A refusal strategy is a clear - cut way to say no to substances, so "Refusal Strategy" matches B. Dependence is the body's physical or psychological need for a substance, so "Dependence" matches D. Tolerance means requiring more of a substance for the same effect, so "Tolerance" matches A. An opioid is a drug that alleviates pain but can cause respiratory failure if misused, so "Opioid" matches C. An overdose is taking a toxic or fatal amount of a substance, so "Overdose" matches E.
2. For fill - in - the - blanks: Prescription drug abuse often starts when teens share medication for legitimate medical conditions. A high tolerance can lead to dependence. Mixing prescription sedatives with alcohol can lead to extreme respiratory depression.
3. Teens might underestimate the danger of prescription drug misuse because they think prescription drugs are safe since they are prescribed by doctors, they may not understand the proper dosage and side - effects, and peer pressure can lead them to share medications without considering risks.

Answer:

1. 1. B, 2. D, 3. A, 4. C, 5. E
2. 1. Prescription drug
3. Dependence
4. Respiratory
5. Teens may think prescription drugs are safe as they are prescribed. They may not know proper dosage and side - effects. Peer pressure can lead to sharing without considering risks.