Til' Death Do Us Part
Alcohol
Tobacco
Other Drugs
Miscellaneous
100
What is the number one killer of young people in America? A. drugs B. suicide C. disease D. drinking and driving
D. drinking and driving
100
Your friend Dana appears to have a drinking problem. The best way to help her is to: A. encourage her to get help when she is sober B. avoid being around her when she drinks C. ignore her drinking, and she will eventually stop D. make excuses because she is your friend
A. encourage her to get help when she is sober
100
Which one of the following statements is true about tobacco? A. Cigarettes with filters are not harmful B. Smokeless tobacco is fairly safe. C. All forms of tobacco contain numerous, dangerous chemicals. D. Cigars and pipes are safer to smoke than cigarettes.
C. All forms of tobacco contain numerous, dangerous chemicals.
100
Danny has tried various types of drugs, and is worried that he may have a problem. Which of the following is the LEAST positive step to take? A. Contact a hotline or support group for advice. B. Discover other ways to spend his time, like joining a club. C. Acknowledge his fear of discovery and hide his habit. D. Seek to talk with a friend whom he trusts and admires.
C. Acknowledge his fear of discovery and hide his habit.
100
All of the following are examples of signs of drug abuse EXCEPT: A. rapid mood changes B. a sudden, dramatic drop in school performance C. irresponsible decision-making D. getting an outrageous haircut
D. getting an outrageous haircut
200
What is the single, most avoidable cause of death? A. cigarette smoking B. secondhand smoke C. heart rate change D. lung cancer
A. cigarette smoking
200
Which phrase most accurately describes alcohol use? A. Alcohol only affects alcoholics. B. Alcohol is a depressant. C. Alcohol has little impact if ingested in small amounts. D. Alcohol is a stimulant that helps reduce inhibitions.
B. Alcohol is a depressant.
200
The most dangerous effect of tar (from cigarette smoke) on your health is: A. hair loss B. bad breath C. yellow-stained fingers D. a damaged respiratory system
D. a damaged respiratory system
200
Which statement is NOT true regarding marijuana? A. Tolerance to marijuana has been proven in humans. B. Marijuana use increases heart rate. C. Marijuana smoke is less dangerous than cigarette smoke. D. Low doses of marijuana can impair driving ability.
C. Marijuana smoke is less dangerous than cigarette smoke.
200
The mental or physical need for alcohol or another substance is called: A. addiction B. intoxication C. tolerance D. blackout
A. addiction
300
All of the following are true statements about alcohol EXCEPT: A. about 40% of all recent fatal car accidents in the US involved drinking and driving B. alcoholism only affects teenagers whose parents are alcoholics C. drinking alcohol is the leading factor in unplanned pregnancies D. nearly 50% of all teen suicide victims had been drinking alcohol when they died
B. alcoholism only affects teenagers whose parents are alcoholics
300
Which of the following is NOT true about alcohol use? A. Drinking can make you look more mature. B. Alcohol is an acceptable part of religious events and social occasions. C. Alcoholics come from different cultures, backgrounds, and educational levels. D. Teenage alcoholics may suffer more than physical damage from heavy drinking.
A. Drinking can make you look more mature.
300
If Ted's parents smoke, the chances of him becoming a smoker is: A. 10% more likely B. 90% more likely C. 100% that Ted will become a smoker. D. the same as if his parents did not smoke
B. 90% more likely
300
Nicotine and caffeine are examples of a: A. depressant B. stimulant C. steroid D. inhalant
B. stimulant
300
How alcohol affects a person depends on all of the following EXCEPT: A. how fast you drink B. how much you weigh C. whether or not you have food in your stomach D. how much peer pressure there is to drink at a party
D. how much peer pressure there is to drink at a party
400
Which of the following is true about the 3,000 teens who start smoking each day? A. 1 in 3 will eventually die from this habit. B. Most of them can quit anytime because they haven't been addicted that long. C. Their life expectancy is good-- cigarette smoking kills far fewer people each day than deaths due to other causes. D. Most of them will die within 3 years of starting to smoke.
A. 1 in 3 will eventually die from this habit.
400
Which of the following is the most healthy statement about alcohol use? A. "Beer is not addictive." B. "Alcohol will help me forget my problems." C. "Alcohol will not make me popular." D. "Drinking occasionally will not affect my overall performance."
C. "Alcohol will not make me popular."
400
What is another term for "rat poison," found in small amounts in tobacco smoke? A. nicotine B. cyanide C. hydrogen peroxide D. carbon monoxide
B. cyanide
400
Medications purchased legally in pharmacies and others stores without a doctor's signature are called: A. over-the-counter drugs B. prescription drugs C. designer drugs D. look-alike drugs
A. over-the-counter drugs
400
Which of the following causes cancer even if not inhaled? A. herbal cigarette B. regular cigarette C. cigar D. marijuana
C. cigar
500
What is the leading preventable cause of death? A. alcohol use B. tobacco use C. cancer D. diseases
B. tobacco use
500
Which statement is NOT true about alcohol use in the United States today? A. At least 100 million Americans use alcohol. B. Ethanol is the basic form of alcohol found in beer, wine, and liquor. C. Unlike marijuana, alcohol is not a drug. D. Alcohol is the drug most abused by high school students.
C. Unlike marijuana, alcohol is not a drug.
500
To help reduce smoking by young people, there are federal regulations that prohibit each of the following EXCEPT: A. free sampling of cigarettes B. tobacco advertising at sporting events C. outdoor advertising within 1,000 feet of schools D. retailers selling tobacco products to young people
B. tobacco advertising at sporting events
500
A serious reaction from taking and excessive amount of a particular drug is called: A. overdose B. polarized effect C. antagonistic effect D. synergistic effect
A. overdose
500
Which of of following is NOT a true statement about media influence on teens? A. Adolescents are exposed to 3,000 acts of alcohol consumption of television per year. B. Television characters drink alcoholic beverages more frequently than people do in real life. C. The dangers and negative effects of drinking alcohol are usually presented accurately to teens. D. The average teenager is exposed to approximately 1,000 ads for alcoholic beverages each year.
C. The dangers and negative effects of drinking alcohol are usually presented accurately to teens.
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