Drug interactions can be dangerous. Viewers of a short video learn about some well-known and some not-so-well-known interactions that can lead to serious consequences.

Concepts

drugs, prescription drugs, drug abuse, drug addiction, addiction, health problems, risks, consequences

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask a pharmacist or a drug representative to speak with the class about other interactions
• Bring in examples of the warnings that come with prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs
• Have groups research then create a wall display of other dangerous drug interactions

Classroom Considerations

• The TEDEd resources does not include the usual comprehension check and links to related materials

Pros

• Animations demonstrate how certain drugs interact and cause problems

Cons

• The video does not contain information on where to find information on drug combinations to avoid