Use the table to compare over-the-counter (OTC) medications, prescription medications, and illegal drugs in terms of their use and abuse. Be sure your points are made clearly and include examples. (12 points)
OTC medications Prescription medications Illegal drugs
Uses

Abuses

Question 2
Use the table to list some benefits of avoiding drug abuse and barriers to avoiding drug abuse. Include at least two examples in each section, and be sure to include enough detail to thoroughly explain them. (6 points)
Benefits of avoiding drugs Barriers to avoiding drugs

Question 3
Analyze how each of the following influences supports or challenges your beliefs, practices, and behaviors with respect to drug abuse. Be sure to include whether each influence is positive or negative. (10 points)
a. Laws
b. Peers
c. Family
d. Societal/Cultural norms
e. Positive role models

Question 4
Media messages include any type of advertisement, including magazines, newspapers, television, billboards, posters, pamphlets, and web pages. Find three different examples of media messages, one for each of the following types of drug: medicine, alcoholic beverage, and tobacco.
For each piece of media you find:
a. Describe the media message, including its type, where you found it, and what it is showing and saying.
b. Identify any healthy or unhealthy stereotypes the message is promoting. Explain your reasoning.
c. Evaluate the effect you think the message would have on the average consumer. (12 points)