EVERFI PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE & PREVENTION VOCAB
(Tier 3 vocabulary terms for EVERFI online unit studying
Prescription Drug Abuse & How to avoid & prevent it)
GRADED A+
prescription drug abuse
taking a prescription drug recreationally, or for enjoyment, not for their intended purpose
addiction
a disorder characterized by the compulsive use of a substance despite adverse consequences
controlled Substance
a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government due to the
substance's medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability
depressants
drugs, such as benzodiazepines, that are used to treat conditions such as anxiety and sleep disorders
DUI/DWI
Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) refer to the crime of operating a
motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
FDA
Food and Drug Administration; a federal agency responsible for protecting public health
Good Samaritan Laws
laws that provide immunity (protect people from arrest, charge or prosecution) for the person
experiencing an overdose and the people who call 911 for assistance; scope and details vary by state
prescription drug misuse
taking a drug in ways or amounts other than as prescribed; taking a drug without a prescription
neurotransmitters
chemical messengers in the brain that are impacted by drug use
opioids
drugs that are prescribed usually to treat severe pain
overdose
a medical emergency that occurs when a person ingests more of a drug than their body can handle at
one time
stimulants
drugs that are most often prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
(Tier 3 vocabulary terms for EVERFI online unit studying
Prescription Drug Abuse & How to avoid & prevent it)
GRADED A+
prescription drug abuse
taking a prescription drug recreationally, or for enjoyment, not for their intended purpose
addiction
a disorder characterized by the compulsive use of a substance despite adverse consequences
controlled Substance
a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession, or use is regulated by the government due to the
substance's medical use, potential for abuse, and safety or dependence liability
depressants
drugs, such as benzodiazepines, that are used to treat conditions such as anxiety and sleep disorders
DUI/DWI
Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while impaired (DWI) refer to the crime of operating a
motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
FDA
Food and Drug Administration; a federal agency responsible for protecting public health
Good Samaritan Laws
laws that provide immunity (protect people from arrest, charge or prosecution) for the person
experiencing an overdose and the people who call 911 for assistance; scope and details vary by state
prescription drug misuse
taking a drug in ways or amounts other than as prescribed; taking a drug without a prescription
neurotransmitters
chemical messengers in the brain that are impacted by drug use
opioids
drugs that are prescribed usually to treat severe pain
overdose
a medical emergency that occurs when a person ingests more of a drug than their body can handle at
one time
stimulants
drugs that are most often prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
