Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

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How much alcohol is a person under the age of 21 allowed to consume?

0.0 oz

There is a rising trend in e-cigarette, or "vaping," use among young adults. According to the graph, what is the approximate percentage of high school students who had ever tried e-cigarettes, in 2012?

10%

For men, which number and frequency of drinks defines binge drinking?

5 or more drinks at one time

What percentage of someone's genetic background may contribute to alcohol dependency?

50%

Which is a type of media that would most likely influence a person to use tobacco?

a concert that encourages smoking

Which is a burden that tobacco use places on society?

an increase in the number of people with cancer

What organ does nicotine target that results in changes to mood and anxiety?

brain

How do nicotine and tobacco cause cancer?

by damaging or changing a cell's DNA

In which way does nicotine cause addiction?

by stimulating the brain's pleasure center

Which types of media glamorize alcohol use? Select three options.

celebrity endorsements social media posts movies and television

Which condition is often a result of alcohol addiction?

cirrhosis of the liver

If an adult chooses to consume alcohol and needs to travel home, which is the most important rule to follow?

designate a driver who is not drinking

Which of these is a smoking-related disease that causes permanent damage to the lungs?

emphysema

Which characteristic is a sign of drug addiction?

experiencing legal problems

Which is a possible consequence for violating a zero-tolerance school policy?

expulsion

A sign in front of a store says "No Smoking." What kind of factor is this sign?

external pressure

Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of amphetamines?

fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy

Which of these is a short-term effect of alcohol?

headaches

Which short-term outcome would underage drinkers most likely to experience?

headaches

Which is a possible consequence of poor decision-making associated with drug abuse?

increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy

Which of these scenarios is an example of social pressure that influences behavior?

looking at photos or reading about celebrities

Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse?

loss of driver's license

Which drug contains the chemical THC and affects specific receptors in the brain?

marijuana

Which drug has been legalized in some states for use for medical purposes with a prescription?

marijuana

Which consequence of drug abuse most directly affects the community?

no criminal record

Which nonprescription drug is commonly abused by teens?

not aspirin or OxyContin

Which is a legal punishment that could occur if a person is found to be driving while under the influence of alcohol?

not expulsion maybe community service

Which issue is related to long-term cocaine use?

paranoia

Which type of consequence includes depression, antisocial behavior, and/or poor grades?

personal

Which characteristic is associated with drug abuse?

poor decision making

Which is a short-term effect of nicotine and tobacco use?

stimulation of the brain's reward center

Which factor is an internal pressure that may lead a person to use nicotine?

stress

Which consequence can occur if a mother uses drugs during pregnancy?

sudden infant death syndrome

Anna suffers from motion sickness every time she rides in her school bus. Her doctor has asked her to take some nonprescription motion sickness medicine. What should she do to avoid abuse?

take the drug according to package instructions

What is a social consequence of using tobacco?

the financial cost of fueling the addiction

An individual would like to use the following image in an advertisement campaign against smoking. What does this image most likely illustrate?

the peer pressure to smoke

Which of these is considered a long-term effect of alcohol abuse?

thin and brittle bones

Based on internal pressure, which reason might a person give for experimenting with drugs?

thrill seeking

Which factor can potentially increase a teenager's alcohol use?

wish for peer approval

Which of these conditions is a respiratory disease caused by nicotine and tobacco use?

COPD

Which steps can you take to help a person suffering from alcohol abuse? Select three options.

Call a treatment service. Confide in someone you trust. Seek out a healthcare professional.

Joel had knee surgery and his doctor prescribed opiate painkillers for the pain. Which scenario would most likely lead to prescription drug abuse?

Joel takes other painkillers in addition to the prescribed pain killers.

Why are over-the-counter drugs often abused?

They are legal and easy to access.


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