Question

fill in the blank with one of these words to make the statement correct. emily has been prescribed diazepam for anxiety. she has been feeling more anxious lately due to an upcoming event, so she decides to take two pills each night. emily is _____ this drug. using, misusing, abusing

Explanation:

Taking more medication (two pills instead of the prescribed amount) than directed is considered misusing a drug. It is not just normal using, and abusing implies a more long - term or extreme improper use.

Answer:

misusing