General
Celebrities
Alcohol
Drug
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True or False? Nearly 23 million Americans-almost 1 in 10-are addicted to alcohol or other drugs
True
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Who was the controversial celebrity that became addicted to cocaine and alcohol in 2007?
Lindsey Lohan
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Why is it easy for alcoholics to consume large amounts of alcohol each day?
Alcoholics develop a tolerance for alcohol and can become capable of consuming large amounts of alcohol each day.
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What are bath salts?
“Bath salts” is the name given to a class of drugs that have one or more man-made chemicals related to cathinone.
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How are people with addiction characterized?
Unusual, strange, aggressive, weak, compulsive
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Why do stars get addicted in the first place?
Some stars turn to drugs and alcohol to cope and to try and manage the overwhelming pressure
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Is alcohol more toxic than other drugs?
Yes. Alcohol is more toxic than many other drugs because it impacts the entire body, not just the brain.
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Does Ecstasy have medical benefits?
No, the drug has not yet have any beneficial value. Researchers are still testing the drug on cancer patients through clinical trials.
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True or False? Addiction can be cured by medicine.
False Addiction requires a psychological intervention to end it.
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Why did Miley Cyrus shave her head?
She was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana.
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How does alcohol affect the teenage brain?
When teens drink, alcohol affects their brains in the short-term– but repeated drinking can also impact it down the road, especially as their brains grow and develop.
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True or False: 1 in every 10 become addicted?
True
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True or False? More than 2/3rds of people with addiction abuse drug addiction.
False. Most people abuse alcohol addiction.
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Why do teens drink alcohol?
Teens drink for a variety of reasons. Some teens want to experience new things. Others feel pressured into drinking by peers. And some are looking for a way to cope with stress or other problems.
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How many people die a year due to the cause of cigarettes?
480,000
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How much does an average American pay a year to cover the cost of addiction?
$1000
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Who was it? Although actor ____________ first tried drugs at the young age of six, it wasn’t until 1996 that he faced his first drug-related arrest. After a troubling period with drug abuse,_________ has achieved an inspiring comeback from addiction.
Robert Downey Jr.
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What is the penalty for drinking and driving 3rd offense in California?
Up to $1,800
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Is marijuana addictive?
Compared to other substances, marijuana is not very addicting. It is estimated that 32% of tobacco users will become addicted, 23% of heroin users, 17% of cocaine users, and 15% of alcohol users. Cocaine and heroin are more physically harmful and nicotine is much more addictive. But nothing is certain yet.
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