Prescription & Over the Counter Drugs

Research Questions:

    • What is the difference between prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs?

    • What are the consequences of using these particular drugs?

      • List two short-term and two long-term effects of prescription and OTC drugs on the body.

      • Name two abilities that are impaired by prescription and OTC drugs use.

    • What are some other risks associated with this drug?

    • Of the two (OTC & Prescription), which of the two is addictive?

      • Why?

      • What is it about this particular drug or their ingredients that make it addictive?

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