Medicine safety updated

What is a drug?

• something that is bad for you
• something that is good for you
• something that changes how your body or brain works
• something you should stay away from

Are all drugs bad for you?

• Yes
• No

What is medicine?

• Something that makes you feel bad
• Something that makes you feel better when you're sick
• Something you eat when you're hungry
• Something that makes you hurt

Can medicines be dangerous?

• Yes
• No

Medicines can be....

• Tablets, Pills or Liquid
• Creams or ointments
• Sprays or injections
• All of these

Medicines are legal drugs. What does legal mean?

• You're not allowed to use it
• You go to jail if you use it
• You are allowed to use it
• You will get in trouble if you use it 

Where can medicines be bought?

• At School
• On the street
• At a drug store or pharmacy
• At the candy store

A doctor might give you medicine when you are sick. What kind of medicine is it called when the doctor has to write an order or special note for you to get it? 

• Prescription Medicine
• Over the Counter Medicine
• Safe Medicine
• Unsafe Medicine

Who is the person who fills your doctors written order for the medicine?

• Farmer
• Pharmacist
• Principal
• Your Parent

What kind of medicines can an adult buy without a doctor's written order, like tylenol or cough syrup?

• Over the counter medicines
• Prescription medicines
• Candy
• Pills