Question 1

A(n)____________________ is a chemical substance that affects the way you feel and function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ is a chemical substance that affects...

Question 2

____________________ is the development of symptoms that causes significant psychological and physical distress when drug use stops.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the development of symptoms that...

Question 3

The most widely used psychoactive drug in the world is:

Accepted Answer

A) caffeine. 
B) nicotine. 
C) alcohol. 
D) cocaine. 
A) caffeine. 
B) nicotine. 
C) alcohol. 
D) cocaine.

Question 4

What is the most commonly used illegal drug on college campuses? Describe the negative effects of this drug.

Accepted Answer

A.Marijuana/hashish- derived from cannab

Question 5

__________ __________ occurs when an individual develops tolerance to a drug's effects and needs larger and larger doses to achieve the desired effect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ __________ occurs when an individual develops...

Question 6

How would someone who has had a serious substance abuse problem become involved with recovery efforts? Describe the steps and requirements one needs to successfully prevent future relapse of addiction.

Accepted Answer

A.Addiction is a treatable disease.
Addi

Question 7

What results when cocaine is used in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) It stimulates the central nervous system. 
B) It depresses the brain. 
C) It creates a hallucinating effect. 
D) It has a sedative effect. 
A) It stimulates the central nervous system. 
B) It depresses the brain. 
C) It creates a hallucinating effect. 
D) It has a sedative effect.

Question 8

Taking a drug for a purpose other than that for which it was intended is:

Accepted Answer

A) drug misuse. 
B) drug abuse. 
C) drug diversion. 
D) drug dependence. 
A) drug misuse. 
B) drug abuse. 
C) drug diversion. 
D) drug dependence.

Question 9

Match the items.
-toxicity

Accepted Answer

A) opioid 
B) GHB 
C) poisonousness 
D) marijuana 
E) ketamine
F)barbiturates
G)hallucinogen
H)ecstasy
I)inhalants
J)amphetamines 
A) opioid 
B) GHB 
C) poisonousness 
D) marijuana 
E) ketamine
F)barbiturates
G)hallucinogen
H)ecstasy
I)inhalants
J)amphetamines

Question 10

Why were amphetamines once widely prescribed?

Accepted Answer

A) To suppress appetite 
B) To lower blood pressure 
C) To help with insomnia. 
D) To help people relax. 
A) To suppress appetite 
B) To lower blood pressure 
C) To help with insomnia. 
D) To help people relax.

Question 11

Drugs that produce vivid and unusual changes in thoughts,feelings,and perceptions are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drugs that produce vivid and unusual changes...

Question 12

When taking drugs,the most common method is:

Accepted Answer

A) inhaling. 
B) subcutaneous injection. 
C) orally. 
D) intravenous injection. 
A) inhaling. 
B) subcutaneous injection. 
C) orally. 
D) intravenous injection.

Question 13

Which of the following steps is the most difficult for an addict to take?

Accepted Answer

A) Facing family and friends 
B) Getting through withdrawal 
C) Admitting to being an addict 
D) Finding a job once they are sober 
A) Facing family and friends 
B) Getting through withdrawal 
C) Admitting to being an addict 
D) Finding a job once they are sober

Question 14

Normal driving skills remain impaired for up to _____ hours after smoking a single joint of marijuana.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Normal driving skills remain impaired for up...

Question 15

All of the following are symptoms of methamphetamine intoxication EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) extreme loss of appetite and weight. 
B) insomnia and irritability. 
C) engaging in more risky sexual activity. 
D) lowered body temperatures including hypothermia. 
A) extreme loss of appetite and weight. 
B) insomnia and irritability. 
C) engaging in more risky sexual activity. 
D) lowered body temperatures including hypothermia.

Question 16

Which of the following is a brain chemical associated with addiction?

Accepted Answer

A) Cortisol 
B) Salvia 
C) Dopamine 
D) Oxytocin 
A) Cortisol 
B) Salvia 
C) Dopamine 
D) Oxytocin

Question 17

Among young people,which of the following does not indicate an increased risk of problem gambling?

Accepted Answer

A) Being female 
B) Feeling excited and aroused during gambling 
C) Engaging in other addictive behaviors 
D) Having poor grades in school 
A) Being female 
B) Feeling excited and aroused during gambling 
C) Engaging in other addictive behaviors 
D) Having poor grades in school

Question 18

All of the following statements are true regarding prescription medicine EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) As many as 70 percent of adults have trouble understanding dosage information on their prescription drugs. 
B) All drugs have side effects. 
C) The most widely used drugs for medical reasons are those used for chemotherapy. 
D) Generic drugs have the same active ingredients as brand-name prescriptions. 
A) As many as 70 percent of adults have trouble understanding dosage information on their prescription drugs. 
B) All drugs have side effects. 
C) The most widely used drugs for medical reasons are those used for chemotherapy. 
D) Generic drugs have the same active ingredients as brand-name prescriptions.

Question 19

Substances that produce vapors with psychoactive effects when sniffed are known as deleriants or ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Substances that produce vapors with psychoactive effects...

Question 20

The___________ name for a drug is the same as its chemical name.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The___________ name for a drug is the...

A(n)____________________ is a chemical substance that affects the way you feel and function.

____________________ is the development of symptoms that causes significant psychological and physical distress when drug use stops.

The most widely used psychoactive drug in the world is:

What is the most commonly used illegal drug on college campuses? Describe the negative effects of this drug.

occurs when an individual develops tolerance to a drug's effects and needs larger and larger doses to achieve the desired effect.

How would someone who has had a serious substance abuse problem become involved with recovery efforts? Describe the steps and requirements one needs to successfully prevent future relapse of addiction.

What results when cocaine is used in the body?

Taking a drug for a purpose other than that for which it was intended is:

Match the items. -toxicity

Why were amphetamines once widely prescribed?

Drugs that produce vivid and unusual changes in thoughts,feelings,and perceptions are called ____________________.

When taking drugs,the most common method is:

Which of the following steps is the most difficult for an addict to take?

Normal driving skills remain impaired for up to _____ hours after smoking a single joint of marijuana.

All of the following are symptoms of methamphetamine intoxication EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a brain chemical associated with addiction?

Among young people,which of the following does not indicate an increased risk of problem gambling?

All of the following statements are true regarding prescription medicine EXCEPT:

Substances that produce vapors with psychoactive effects when sniffed are known as deleriants or ____________________.

The___________ name for a drug is the same as its chemical name.

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A(n)____________________ is a chemical substance that affects the way you feel and function.

____________________ is the development of symptoms that causes significant psychological and physical distress when drug use stops.

The most widely used psychoactive drug in the world is:

What is the most commonly used illegal drug on college campuses? Describe the negative effects of this drug.

__________ __________ occurs when an individual develops tolerance to a drug's effects and needs larger and larger doses to achieve the desired effect.

How would someone who has had a serious substance abuse problem become involved with recovery efforts? Describe the steps and requirements one needs to successfully prevent future relapse of addiction.

What results when cocaine is used in the body?

Taking a drug for a purpose other than that for which it was intended is:

Match the items. -toxicity

Why were amphetamines once widely prescribed?

Drugs that produce vivid and unusual changes in thoughts,feelings,and perceptions are called ____________________.

When taking drugs,the most common method is:

Which of the following steps is the most difficult for an addict to take?

Normal driving skills remain impaired for up to _____ hours after smoking a single joint of marijuana.

All of the following are symptoms of methamphetamine intoxication EXCEPT:

Which of the following is a brain chemical associated with addiction?

Among young people,which of the following does not indicate an increased risk of problem gambling?

All of the following statements are true regarding prescription medicine EXCEPT:

Substances that produce vapors with psychoactive effects when sniffed are known as deleriants or ____________________.

The___________ name for a drug is the same as its chemical name.

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Personal Stress Management

Your Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Sexual Health

Contraception and Reproduction

Major Diseases

Alcohol and Tobacco

Consumer Health

Protecting Yourself and Your Environment

A Lifetime of Health

Filters

occurs when an individual develops tolerance to a drug's effects and needs larger and larger doses to achieve the desired effect.