Question

what is a potential consequence of abusing prescription medications?
a. enhanced health benefits
b. addiction and health complications
c. faster recovery
d. easier focus on tasks
what is an example of a healthy alternative to relying on prescription medication for stress?
a. asking friends for prescription drugs
b. ignoring the problem
c. taking over-the-counter sleep aids
d. practicing relaxation techniques

Explanation:

First Question:

To determine the consequence of abusing prescription medications, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Abusing medications does not enhance health benefits; it harms health. Eliminate a.
• Option b: Prescription drug abuse often leads to addiction (physical/psychological dependence) and health complications (e.g., organ damage, overdose). This is a valid consequence.
• Option c: Abuse disrupts proper treatment, delaying or preventing recovery. Eliminate c.
• Option d: Abuse causes cognitive impairment, not easier focus. Eliminate d.

To identify a healthy alternative for stress (instead of prescription meds), we analyze each option:

• Option a: Asking for prescription drugs is drug abuse, not healthy. Eliminate a.
• Option b: Ignoring stress worsens it, not a healthy alternative. Eliminate b.
• Option c: Over - the - counter sleep aids are still medications and not a healthy non - medicinal alternative for stress. Eliminate c.
• Option d: Relaxation techniques (e.g., meditation, deep breathing) are non - medicinal, healthy ways to manage stress.

Answer:

b. Addiction and health complications

Second Question: