Marijuana
Tobacco
Resistance Skills
Other Drugs
Possible Test Questions
100
What causes the release of chemicals in the brain?
Nicotine
100
Name two products that contain Tobacco
1. Cigarettes 2. Pipe 3. Chewing Tobacco 4. Cigars
100
If you are invited to a party and you know there might be alcohol there what should you do?
1. SAY NO 2. DONT GO 3. Tell an adult
100
Define Illegal drugs
Drugs for which use, possession, manufacture and sale are against the law.
100
How long does it take nicotine to reach the brain?
10 seconds
200
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
200
People who smoke have an increased chance to get what kinds of cancer? List two types of cancer.
1. Mouth cancer 2. Throat cancer 3. Breast cancer 4. Lung cancer 5. Pancreas cancer
200
Define Peer Pressure
Influence or pressure that friends put on a person to behave in a certain way or make them do something
200
What is an inhalant?
Chemical vapors that can be inhaled and cause harm to the body Things you inhale into your body Things you can snort Things you can sniff to get high
200
All of the following are types of stimulant drugs EXCEPT: Cocaine Methamphetamine's Marijuana Amphetamines
Stimulant
300
Which part of the brain does THC affect?
Hippocampus
300
Define Emphysema.
a condition in which the air sacs in the lungs become damaged.
300
How often would a person use a substance if they are addicted to it?
The person takes the drug more frequently, even daily. He or she develops a tolerance to the drug.
300
Why do people use drugs? List three reasons.
1. To be cool 2. escape from life 3. Can be cheap (expensive in long term) 4. Items can be easy to come by sometimes 5. It's fun
300
Hallucinations, blackouts, flashbacks, rapid heart beat. Which drug has these symptoms?
Club Drugs
400
Why is marijuana considered a "gateway" drug?
Most people who use other “harder” drugs used marijuana first. One reason may be that marijuana tends to be more available to teens, so it’s often one of the first drugs they try. It may then put teens in contact with others who use drugs, perhaps increasing the availability of other drugs.
400
How does the brain accommodate for the nicotine that floods the body when an individual smokes?
creating more nicotine receptors which allows the user to become addicted to the nicotine.
400
Define Addiction
The compelling need to continue a behavor even if it is harmful to the person.
400
Name the drug that slows the body's functions and speeds up the body's functions.
Depressants & Stimulants Depressants SLOW DOWN the body's functions Stimulants SPEED UP the body's functions.
400
Enters the blood rapidly, infections the heart,congests lungs. Name the drug that has these symptoms.
Heroin
500
Name two ways that marijuana can affect you/your body:
1. concentration levels 2. remembering information 3. focusing 4. reaction time 5. coordination levels
500
List three items that tobacco companies put into their advertisements to make people buy their products.
1. Target population 2. Good reason for using the product 3. Believable/unbelievable claims 4. Useful information about long/short term effects
500
What are two choices you can make to lead a drug free lifestyle?
(Variety of correct answers)
500
People who abuse inhalants are at risk for? a. Sudden sniffing death syndrome b. Fetal alcohol syndrome c. high blood alcohol concentration d. severe acne
A. Sudden sniffing death syndrome
500
Three examples of drug treatment.
Detoxification, behavioral counseling, medication, evaluation and treatment
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