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Sergio [31]
2 years ago
5

What does it mean to misuse prescription drugs

Health
2 answers:
Gnom [1K]2 years ago
5 0

Answer:  Misuse of prescription drugs means taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed; taking someone else's prescription, even if for a legitimate medical complaint such as pain; or taking a medication to feel euphoria

Explanation:

Although any prescription drug can be abused, the three types of drugs that are most commonly abused are: Painkillers, also known as narcotic or opiates/opioids. Examples include morphine, codeine, oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lortab) and meperidine (Demerol).

liq [111]2 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Misusing prescription drugs is the act of taking a drug and using it for something other than what is was originally prescribed.

<em>~Hope this helps! :)</em>

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