| A | B |
| Drug | a substance other than food that changes the way the body or mind functions. |
| Prescription drug | a medicine that can be obtained only with written permission from a doctor. |
| Over -the- counter (OTC) drug | a drug that can be purchased from a legal source without a prescription. |
| Responsible drug use | the correct use of legal drugs to promote health and well-being. |
| Drug misuse | incorrect use of an OTC or prescription drug. |
| Drug abuse | the intentional use of a drug when no medical or health reason exists. |
| Illegal drug use | wrong use, possession, manufacture, or sale of controlled and illegal drugs. |
| A prescription | a written order from a liscenced health professional |
| Pharmacist | health professional who is liscenced to prepare and sell prescription drugs. |
| Side effect | unwanted body change from a drug. |