Chapter 26. Addiction to Painkillers

Introduction

Addiction to Painkillers
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Addiction to Painkillers

Author: Melanie Maggard, University of Maryland Global Campus

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26.1 Addiction to Painkillers

This video interviews teenagers and an adult male who have been addicted to prescription painkillers. The discussion includes how they obtained access to the drugs and their views on treatment.

26.2 Check Your Understanding

Question 26.1

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Correct!
Sorry, your answer is incorrect. OxyContin is described as the most abused prescription drug in America.

Question 26.2

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Correct!
Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Between 1990 and 2010, prescriptions for pain narcotics tripled.

Question 26.3

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Correct!
Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Jeff is a high-functioning addict.

Question 26.4

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Correct!
Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Painkillers are a depressant.

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