Using laxatives to lose weight is misuse, because that isn't their intended purpose. It might even be considered abuse if serious harm results. Any use of alcohol by people younger than 21 years is abuse, because such use is illegal. If an adult has enough alcohol to raise the BAC above legal limits and then drives, it could be considered abuse. Any alcohol use by recovering alcoholics is generally considered abuse.
Students assess harmful effects of drug misuse and abuse.
Ask students to complete the page individually and then discuss it in their groups. When groups have finished their discussions, ask them to choose a spokesperson to explain to the class the group's rankings and a recorder to write the group's rankings on the board. There is no responsible alcohol use for people under age 21, as alcohol is illegal for their use. Even though alcohol use is legal for adults, it can be misused or abused. Permission is granted to reproduce for educational non-commercial uses if this message is shown.