TEACHING CHEMISTRY AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN EDUCATION AND HEALTH: CHEMISTRY AS A TOOL FOR RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE RISKS OF SELF-MEDICATION

The aforementioned work sought, among the attributions of PET-Química of the Federal University of Campina Grande, to develop extension activities in two basic education institutions in Paraíba, mediating knowledge among high school students, through the lecture entitled: “The risks of self-medication: a warning for everyone's health”. Thus, the general objective of this article is to reflect on the problem of self-medication in our society, highlighting the health risks that the irrational use of medicines, without proper medical guidance, can cause. The expansion of this information contributes significantly to the education and awareness of young people and adolescents, thus strengthening the ability of these individuals to make more informed and safe decisions regarding the use of drugs.