MEDICATION vs. DRUGS vs. ALCOHOL
Chances are that the majority of your experiences with medication has been positive. For example, Ibuprofen can be taken to relieve inflammation or pain and Penicillin can be used to treat strep throat.......In other words, medications can be taken to relieve signs and symptoms and make you feel better. Medications can be "over the counter" or ordered by a doctor via prescription, but are considered beneficial and legal! The term "drugs" typically refers to an illegal substance that some people claim relieve emotional and/or physical pain. These substances are NOT prescribed by a physician, cannot be bought in a pharmacy and are NOT regulated by FDA. Any misuse of a legal or illegal substance is considered to be drug abuse. Alcohol is ONLY legal after 21 years of age but contributes to more than 4,300 teenage American deaths each year. Alcohol is the most abused legal drug in the world........
Chances are that the majority of your experiences with medication has been positive. For example, Ibuprofen can be taken to relieve inflammation or pain and Penicillin can be used to treat strep throat.......In other words, medications can be taken to relieve signs and symptoms and make you feel better. Medications can be "over the counter" or ordered by a doctor via prescription, but are considered beneficial and legal! The term "drugs" typically refers to an illegal substance that some people claim relieve emotional and/or physical pain. These substances are NOT prescribed by a physician, cannot be bought in a pharmacy and are NOT regulated by FDA. Any misuse of a legal or illegal substance is considered to be drug abuse. Alcohol is ONLY legal after 21 years of age but contributes to more than 4,300 teenage American deaths each year. Alcohol is the most abused legal drug in the world........