Question

Which is an example of drug misuse?


taking a prescription painkiller to cause a "high"


taking cough medicine according to the instructions


not taking a prescribed drug for the correct period of time


smoking marijuana when depressed to feel better

Answer 1

Answer:

A) taking a prescription painkiller to cause a "high"

Explanation:

since the painkiller is prescribed, misusing it in this way would be inappropriate and would be considered an example of a drug misuse.

Answer 2

A. Because it was prescribed for a certain use and your using it for something different