Substance Abuse and Risk Prevention · Health Concepts

Prescription Drug Misuse

Learning about the dangers of misusing prescription medications and the opioid crisis.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is it dangerous to use a medication prescribed for someone else?
  2. 2How does prescription drug misuse often lead to addiction?
  3. 3How can you identify the signs of an overdose and what action should you take?

Common Core State Standards

SHAPE: Standard 4 - Responsible Behavior
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: PE & Health
Unit: Substance Abuse and Risk Prevention
Period: Health Concepts

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