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ALCOHOL
DRUG ABUSE
SMOKING
ADDICTION
OTHER STUFF
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Why is alcohol considered a drug? A. Because it's addictive B. Because it makes people feel different C. Because it alters the functions of your body D. Because it was once illegal
C. Because it alters the functions of your body
100
What is a drug? A. Any substance that's designed to be abused B. Any substance that makes you feel funny C. Any substance that affects the functioning of your body D. Any substance that's prescribed by a doctor
C. Any substance that affects the functioning of your body
100
What might happen if you smoked right before you went out to play sports? A. You'd experience shortness of breath B. You'd be more relaxed C. You'd pass out D. You'd perform better
A. You'd experience shortness of breath
100
How are prescription drugs different from illegal drugs? A. Prescription drugs cannot be abused; illegal drugs can B. Illegal drugs cannot be abused; prescription drugs can C. Prescription drugs are made to be abused; illegal drugs are not D. Illegal drugs are made to be abused; prescription drugs are not
D. Illegal drugs are made to be abused; prescription drugs are not
100
What is one common effect of drinking too much for a long time? A. Arthritis B. Lung cancer C. Cirrhosis of the liver D. Anemia
C. Cirrhosis of the liver
200
What do alcohol and caffeine have in common? A. They are both depressants B. They are both stimulants C. They are both legal and popular D. They are both unregulated by the government
C. They are both legal and popular
200
When is it OK to use a drug? A. When you find it in your parents' medicine cabinet B. When it's recommended by an adult C. When it's given to you by a friend D. When it's prescribed by a doctor
D. When it's prescribed by a doctor
200
Which ingredient in cigaretts blackens your lungs? A. Para-methoxybenzaldehyde B. Nicotine C. Ammonia D. Tar
D. Tar
200
What's the first thing you should do if you think a friend is addicted to a drug? A. Confront him B. Try to take his drugs away C. Talk to an adult you trust D. Stop being his friend
C. Talk to an adult you trust
200
How michg an alcoholic's liver differ from a healthy person's liver? A. Its cells would be harder B. Its cells would be softer C. It would be smaller D. It would function better
A. Its cells would be harder
300
Alcohol primarily affects which of your body's systems? A. Your digestive system B. Your circulatory system C. Your repiratory system D. Your central nervous system
D. Your central nervous system
300
When do drugs begin altering your body chemistry? A. The second you take them B. When they enter your bloodstream C. After an hour or so D. When they reach your brain
B. When they enter your bloodstream
300
What is the job of your lungs? A. To take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide B. To take in smoke and expel oxygen C. To filter smoke out of the air D. To take in carbon dioxide and expel oxygen
A. To take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide
300
What is substance abuse? A. When someone become addicted to a drug B. When someone take a drug just for fun C. When someone experiences withdrawal symptoms D. When somone becomes irritable without their favorite drug
B. When someone take a drug just for fun
300
Why is it so difficult for smokers to quit smoking? A. Because smoking is so much fun B. Because cigarettes contain an addictive substance called tar C. Because it's hard for smokers to breathe without cigarettes D. Because cigarettes contain an addictive chemical called nicotine
D. Because cigarettes contain an addictive chemical called nicotine
400
What might happen if you build up a tolerance to alcohol? A. You would need more alcohol as time went on B. You would need less alcohol as time went on C. Your senses would be sharpened D. Alcohol would never make you sick
A. You would need more alcohol as time went on
400
What is one effect of using marijuana in large amounts? A. Improved personal hygiene B. Weight loss C. Memory loss D. Improved short-term memory
C. Memory loss
400
What does smoking cigarettes have in common with never brushing your teeth? A. They both interfere with lung functioning B. They both give you bad breath C. They both cause cancer D. They both drain you of energy
B. They both give you bad breath
400
When is someone addicted to a drug? A. When he enjoys doing it B. When he tries it for the first time C. When he's unable to stop using it D. When he wants to stop using it
C. When he's unable to stop using it
400
Which organ breaks down alcohol? A. Liver B. Stomach C. Kidneys D. Intestines
A. Liver
500
Alcohol impairs your senses. In this context, what does "to impair" mean? A. To improve B. To worsen C. To sharpen D. To relax
B. To worsen
500
You are addicted to a drug when: A. You can take drugs without any risk B. You enjoy taking drugs C. You can stop taking drugs anytime you want D. Your body needs drugs to function
D. Your body needs drugs to function
500
D. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer
What is the relationship between smoking and lung cancer? A. Smoking may cause lung cancer B. Scientists aren't sure of the exact relationship C. Smoking does not cause lung cancer D. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer
500
What does it mean to build up tolerance? A. That someone is physically addicted to a drug B. That someone needs more of a drug to get the same effect C. That someone is psychologically addicted to a drug D. That someone is in danger of overdosing on a drug
B. That someone needs more of a drug to get the same effect
500
How might an alcoholic's liver differ from a healthy person's liver? A. Its cells would be harder B. Its cells would be softer C. It would be smaller D. It would function better
A. Its cells would be harder