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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

User Airon Tark
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A. Because it was prescribed for a certain use and your using it for something different
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Answer:

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

Step-by-step explanation:

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

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