A total of 8,059 students 18-25 years
of age from 23 Indiana colleges participated in the Indiana College Substance Use Survey conducted in Spring 2021.
Risk and Protective Factors
Common Myths
Common Myths #1
It's OK to take a pill that was prescribed for someone else.
Common Myths #2
Prescription drugs are not as dangerous to abuse as illegal drugs are to use or abuse.
Common Myths #3
Over-the-counter drugs are not as dangerous as prescription drugs because they don’t require a prescription.
Common Myths #4
It’s always OK to keep using or administering a medicine, such as a cough suppressant or pain killer, until the symptoms are gone.
Common Myths #5
Acetaminophen, an over-the-counter drug is always safe to use
