Question

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select the correct answer.
which is a case of drug abuse?
a. taking an analgesic whenever you have a headache, no matter how mild
b. taking double the dosage, by accident, of a medicine that your doctor has prescribed
c. taking a tranquilizer every night when the label warns not to take it on consecutive nights
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Explanation:

• Option A: Taking an analgesic for mild headaches may be appropriate use if following guidelines (e.g., OTC use as directed), not abuse.
• Option B: Accidentally taking double the dosage is an error, not intentional abuse.
• Option C: Taking a tranquilizer against label warnings (not on consecutive nights) shows intentional misuse/abuse of the drug.

Answer:

C. taking a tranquilizer every night when the label warns not to take it on consecutive nights