Question

which of the following best describes drug abusers? they are people who become addicted to prescription drugs. they regularly use legal or illegal drugs, or overuse prescription drugs. what is usually the first step in treatment for drug abuse? intervention by the drug abusers family or friends admission by the drug abuser that he or she has a problem

Explanation:

Drug abusers are not just limited to prescription drug addiction. They can involve regular use of legal/illegal drugs or overuse of prescription drugs. For drug abuse treatment, the first step is often the drug abuser's own admission of having a problem. Family/friend intervention can be helpful but the individual's self - recognition is crucial as the starting point.

Answer:

For the first question: They regularly use legal or illegal drugs, or overuse prescription drugs.
For the second question: admission by the drug abuser that he or she has a problem.