TEST

Marijuana

200

Smoking weed and driving doubles the risk of being in an accident.

True, smoking weed will affect the ability to safely operate a vehicle.

300

You can still get high from second hand smoke even if you do not smoke the weed yourself.

True, being exposed to second hand smoke can impair you even if you don't smoke it yourself.

300

Marijuana is safe to smoke because t is all natural.

False, it contains many chemicals known to cause cancer and can be mixed with other harmful substances.

400

Continued use of marijuana during teen years has been linked to a drop in IQ.

True, research indicates how much you smoke and how long you smoke can have a negative affect on your IQ.

Pills

200

Using prescription medication you found in the medicine cabinet at home is safe to use since it was prescribed by a doctor.

False, many prescribed medications are very dangerous and should only be used by the person for whom they were described.

300

The first person to offer you pills to get high will likely be someone that you know.

True, the "stranger drug dealer" is a myth, most teens say that they were first offered drugs by people they trust like friends or family members.

300

Using a friend's medication when it hasn't been prescribed to you is an example of drug misuse.

True, although medication may be familiar to you or may have been prescribed in the past it is never safe to use someone else's medication.

400

Some medication like cough and cold remedies sold without a doctors prescription are safe to get high with since they can't hurt you.

False, all medication is to be used with caution.

Caffeine

200

High energy drinks can appear harmless because they are sold in stores, but they can become addictive.

True, high levels of caffeine can become very habit forming and will cause withdrawal symptoms.

300

High energy drinks contain caffeine which increases the drinker heart rate.

True, many high energy drinks contain caffeine which can give the sense of energy.

300

Increased heart rate, being jittery, sweating, and sleeplessness are all symptoms of having too much caffeine.

True, regular intake of caffeine can cause withdrawal symptoms.

400

Combining alcohol with high energy drinks is okay because the stimulant and the depressant.

False, it can cause greater intoxication and can cause the drinker to stay awake longer, which can lead to more harm from being impaired.