Psychology Soc Assignments 3
1/18/24, 2:50 PM Ch 3 Web Activity – Understanding Social Problems
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Ch 3 Web Activity – Understanding Social Problems
Due Feb 14 by 11:59pm Points 40 Submitting a text entry box, a media recording, or a file upload
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Conduct an internet search on the most commonly abused prescription drugs. Select one specific prescription drug to focus your attention. This CAN NOT be an Opioid. (Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug herion, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine and others.) https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids (https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids)
Briefly discuss the history of the selected drug. Discuss the social factors that might contribute to the prescription drug abuse and its effects. What are your suggestions for prevention?
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