In this chapter, you will be learning about medications and drugs. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your current medication and drug habits.

Healthy Choices

1. Are you aware of the possible side effects of any medication you may take?

   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Are you aware of the health risks caused by your medication interacting with other medications, dietary supplements, foods, or drinks?

   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Are you aware of any allergies you have to medications?

   1. Yes
   2. No
4. Do you always carefully read and follow the instructions for taking medication?

   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Do you refuse to take medicine prescribed for someone else?

   1. Yes
   2. No
6. Do you only use medication for the purposes and in the doses intended?

   1. Yes
   2. No
7. Do you refuse to consume illegal drugs, including marijuana and club drugs?

   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Do you understand the serious health risks, especially to adolescents, of using anabolic steroids?

   1. Yes
   2. No
9. Do you avoid self-medicating with drugs to treat mental health conditions?

   1. Yes
   2. No
10. Do you feel confident that you could refuse a friend’s offer to try drugs?

    1. Yes
    2. No
11. Do you avoid going to parties where drugs are present?

    1. Yes
    2. No
12. Do you know about the resources at your school, in your community, and online that can help educate you about the dangers of abusing drugs?

    1. Yes
    2. No
13. Count your “Yes” and “No” responses.
    
    
14. Total Yes:
    
    
15. Total No: 
    
    
16. The more “Yes” responses you have, the more healthy medication and drug habits you exhibit. Now, take a closer look at the questions with which you responded “No.” How can you make these healthy habits part of your daily life? Think about how implementing these ideas can help improve your overall health.