Alcohol
Which of these is NOT a reason why teenagers drink?
a) to hydrate
b) peer-pressure
c) curiosity
d) to cope with stress or other problems
a) to hydrate
Over the counter cough and cold medicines are safe and effective when they are used as directed by a doctor.
True or False
True
Marijuana use can be harmful to your health.
True or False
True, heavy marijuana use has been linked to increased heart rate, breathing problems, depression, and anxiety.
What percentage of adults who smoke cigarettes began smoking before they were 18?
a) 30-40%
b) 80-90%
c) 20-30%
b) 80-90%
_______ contain chemicals that relax the body and can relieve pain.
a) Opioids
b) Tobacco
c) Ecstasy
a) Opioids
_____ is the legal limit of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC; the percent of alcohol in a person's blood stream) for drivers of drinking age.
a) 0.08
b) 0.21
c) 0.14
d) 0.03
a) 0.08
This is a popular term for the mixture of promethazine-codeine cough syrup and soda.
a) Lean
b) Mary Jane
c) Scarface
d) Snow
a) Lean (also known as Syrup, Syzzurp, Purple Drank)
Is it possible to get addicted to marijuana?
Yes or No
Yes, it is possible to become addicted to marijuana.
How many carcinogencs (i.e., cancer-causing agents) are found in tobacco smoke?
a) 5
b) 30
c) 50
d) 70 or more
d) 70 or more
Sleepiness, nausea, confusion, constipation and slowed or stopped breathing are all common _____of opioid use.
a) benefits
b) side-effects
c) weaknesses
b) side-effects (a secondary, typically undesirable effect of a drug or medical treatment)
Alcohol belongs to a group of drugs known as __________________.
a) depressants
b) hallucinogens
c) stimulants
d) opioids
a) depressants (slows down sections of the brain and central nervous system)
Promethazine-codeine cough syrup misuse can cause all of the following EXCEPT ________.
a) slowed heart rate
b) extreme hunger
c) slowed breathing
d) slurred speech
b) extreme hunger
How long do marijuana’s negative effects on attention, memory, and learning last after it is used?
a) hours
b) weeks
c) months
b) weeks
Vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes.
True or False
False, vaping products still contain nicotine and other potentially harmful chemicals and can lead to cigarette use.
People who use opioids for a long period of time are LESS likely to become addicted and overdose.
True or False
False, regular use of opioids increases these risks.
The consumption of five or more drinks on a single occasion is called ___________.
a) alcoholism
b) binge drinking
c) dazed drinking
d) casual drinking
b) binge drinking
__________ medicines are those that can be sold directly to people without a prescription from a doctor.
a) Illegal
b) Legal
c) Over-the-counter
d) Packaged
c) Over-the-counter
Marijuana has been legalized for the treatment of certain medical conditions in Ohio.
True or False
True, medical marijuana is legal in Ohio for the treatment of 21 medical conditions.
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States.
True or False
True
Mixing opioids with alcohol can cause heart rate and slow breathing.
True or False
True, this mixture can lead to coma or death.
Alcohol can increase your risk of developing cancer. True or False
True, these include cancers of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx, larynx, liver, and breast.
Can you overdose or die from the misuse of cough or cold medicines?
Yes or No
Yes, these substances slow the central nervous system.
_______, a chemical in marijuana, is responsible for the "high" that people feel when they use marijuana.
a) THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)
b) CBD (cannabidiol)
c) Marijuanobanol
a) THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)
Carbon monoxide, tar, formaldehyde, cyanide, and ammonia are some examples of _____ chemicals found in tobacco.
a) harmless
b) edible
c) poisonous
c) poisonous
From 1999 to 2017, approximately _____ people have died from a drug overdose.
a) 100,000
b) 350,000
c) 465,000
d) 700,000
d) 700,000