Question
Which is the best advice for a friend who says she has been taking non-prescription cold medicine to help her fall asleep at night?
1) Tell her it’s alright because the drug is non-prescription.
2) Tell her to be careful not to take too much.
3) Tell her that drug misuse is not as bad as drug abuse.
4) Tell her to stop because it is a form of drug abuse.
1) Tell her it’s alright because the drug is non-prescription.
2) Tell her to be careful not to take too much.
3) Tell her that drug misuse is not as bad as drug abuse.
4) Tell her to stop because it is a form of drug abuse.
Answers
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The best advice would be: **4) Tell her to stop because it is a form of drug abuse.**
It's important for your friend to understand that using non-prescription cold medicine as a sleep aid can lead to dependence and other health issues. Encouraging her to seek healthier alternatives for sleep, such as establishing a regular sleep routine or consulting a healthcare professional, would be beneficial.
It's important for your friend to understand that using non-prescription cold medicine as a sleep aid can lead to dependence and other health issues. Encouraging her to seek healthier alternatives for sleep, such as establishing a regular sleep routine or consulting a healthcare professional, would be beneficial.