PLEASE RESPOND TO THE 2 QUESTIONS BELOW. AND ALL SOURCES CITED IN APA FORMAT MUST BE ORIGINAL.
There are two types of drugs:
- Legal drugs are known as over the counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drugs. Alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine are all legal drugs as well.
- Illegal drugs refer to drugs that are not prescribed by a licensed medical professional, and their use is unlawful under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Department of Justice Canada).
Discussion Questions
4:1 Pharmaceutical companies are often considered to blame for the development of the opioid epidemic and the increase in rates of drug addiction. The outcome of a recent lawsuit against Purdue indicated the company had downplayed the addictive qualities of medications that were marketed. Under many circumstances, when a tolerance is developed, and providers discontinue prescribing, an individual will begin to look for the drug of choice in the community, leading to illegal possession and use of a controlled substance.
- Why is it important to follow the instructions, recommendations, and information on labels and prescriptions?
- Discuss the risks associated with not following labels and recommended doses.
Required Readings and Resources
- Gustafsson, M., Silva, V., Valeiro, C., Joaquim, J., van Hunsel, F., & Matos, C. (2024). Misuse, abuse, and medication errors adverse events associated with opioidsA systematic review, Pharmaceuticals, 17, 1009.
- Davis, D. R., & Jansen, G. G. (1998). Making meaning of Alcoholics Anonymous for social workers: Myths, metaphors, and realities. Social Work, 43, 169-182.
- Van Wormer, K. & Davis, D. R. (2018). Addiction treatment: A strengths perspective (4th edition). Brooks/Cole-Thomson. (Chapter 3)
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