Drivers Ed Alcohol Quizzes
What makes Ecstasy dangerous? The different colors it comes in can be confusing. It is made in unclean kitchen labs. You never know what's actually in the drug.
You never know what's actually in the drug
How is heroin used? Injected, snorted or smoked Eaten in food Orally by taking pills
injected, snorted or smoked
Crack is even more dangerous than cocaine because: It is inhaled or smoked and is 75-100% pure. It is often mixed with other dangerous substances. Because it is addictive.
it is inhaled or smoked and is 75-100% pure
How long do the effects from LSD last? 12 minutes 12 hours or more 1 hour
12 hours or more
What is one of the greatest dangers of painkillers and similar drugs? One of the ingredients is poisonous. They can cause nausea. Abusers frequently keep taking more of the drug while the earlier pills are still taking effect.
Abusers frequently keep taking more of the drug while the earlier pills are still taking effect.
How can the use of marijuana lead to harder drugs? Because marijuana users need other drugs to counter the effects of marijuana. Because a user builds up tolerance to marijuana, he may take stronger drugs to achieve the same high. Because marijuana users want to experiment with other drugs.
Because a user builds up tolerance to marijuana, he may take stronger drugs to achieve the same high.
Why do Ecstasy users risk death from dehydration (losing too much water from the body)? Because it masks the natural alarm signals of the body which would alert the person to dehydration. Because they don't take enough breaks outside to get fresh air. Because they dance too much after taking the drug.
Because it masks the natural alarm signals of the body which would alert the person to dehydration.
What is the difference between Cocaine and Crack Cocaine? Cocaine is the drug in powder form and Crack is the same drug in a crystal form. They are exactly the same in every way. They are two completely different drugs.
Cocaine is the drug in powder form and Crack is the same drug in a crystal form.
What are some of the short-term effects of meth? Disturbed sleep, hyperactivity and hallucinations Asthma and problems digesting food Increased trust of others and joy
Disturbed sleep, hyperactivity and hallucinations
Which of these statements is true? Drugs may lift you into a temporary "high" but when the drug wears off the crash is lower than before. Drugs enhance your creativity. Drugs will remove your fears and make life more pleasant.
Drugs may lift you into a temporary "high" but when the drug wears off the crash is lower than before.
Some short-term effects of crack are: Hair loss Renewed interest in life Feelings of paranoia, anger and nervousness
Feelings of paranoia, anger and nervousness
A pregnant woman who drinks alcohol is likely to: Have a difficult pregnancy Give birth to a baby with facial abnormalities, growth retardation and brain damage. Have twins
Give birth to a baby with facial abnormalities, growth retardation and brain damage.
Some short-term effects of inhaling chemicals are: Inhalants can kill a person by heart attack or suffocation. A more acute sense of smell and sharper vision Increased appetite and relaxed muscles
Inhalants can kill a person by heart attack or suffocation.
What are some of the short-term effects of Ecstasy? Improved mental clarity and good judgment Involuntary teeth clenching, false sense of affection, paranoia, confusion and blurred vision Increased appetite, increased sense of self and increased stamina (physical strength and resistance to disease)
Involuntary teeth clenching, false sense of affection, paranoia, confusion and blurred vision
What are some of the long-term effects of Ritalin? Irreversible damage to blood vessels to the heart and brain, stroke and epilepsy Increase mental clarity and increased academic performance Weight gain and high cholesterol
Irreversible damage to blood vessels to the heart and brain, stroke and epilepsy
What are some of the long-term effects of cocaine? Irritability, paranoia and auditory (hearing) hallucinations Feeling cold all the time and a constant runny nose Obesity and high blood pressure
Irritability, paranoia and auditory (hearing) hallucinations
How dangerous is it to take Ecstasy while drinking alcohol? It can be deadly. You might vomit. You might fall asleep.
It can be deadly
What can happen if sedatives or tranquilizers are taken with alcohol? It can slow breathing and the heart, and even lead to death. It can cause memory lapses. A person can find it difficult to sleep.
It can slow breathing and the heart, and even lead to death.
What are some ways one can recognize LSD? Each tablet has cartoon characters on it. LSD is often added to absorbent paper and divided into small decorative squares. It looks like pieces of glass or small rocks.
LSD is often added to absorbent paper and divided into small decorative squares.
Some of the long-term effects of drinking alcohol are: Obesity or extreme weight loss Liver damage and increased risk of heart disease A calmer temper and down-to-earth approach to life
Liver damage and increased risk of heart disease
What are some of the long-term effects of LSD? Once the drug wears off there are no longer any effects. Long-lasting psychoses Anger and aggression
Long-lasting psychoses
Some short-term effects of marijuana are: Decreased risks of a heart attack Improved school performance through increased memory and ability to solve problems Loss of coordination and distortions in the sense of time, vision and hearing
Loss of coordination and distortions in the sense of time, vision and hearing
Some short-term effects of drinking alcohol are: Having sharper perceptions and faster reaction time Releasing inhibitions and handling shyness Loss of judgment and coordination, slurred speech, memory and comprehension loss
Loss of judgment and coordination, slurred speech, memory and comprehension loss
Some ways that chemical inhalants affect the body are: Loss of sense of smell, nausea and nosebleeds, and liver, lungs and kidney problems Heart beats more regularly and more slowly Increase in muscle tone and strength
Loss of sense of smell, nausea and nosebleeds, and liver, lungs and kidney problems
What is meant by "tolerance" to a drug? More and more of the drug is needed to produce the same high.A b) Giving people the choice to take any drugs they wish. person has continual cravings for the drug. The urge to try new types of drugs.
More and more of the drug is needed to produce the same high.A b) Giving people the choice to take any drugs they wish.
A crack addict: Can learn to live with the problem. Can lead an ordinary life. Must take greater amounts of the drug more and more frequently, just to feel "normal."
Must take greater amounts of the drug more and more frequently, just to feel "normal."
Which of the following statements is true? One can't get hooked on painkillers. Oxycodone is addictive. Prescription drugs are completely safe to take.
Oxycodone is addictive.
What are some of the short-term effects of cocaine? Intense happiness Paranoia, anger, hostility and anxiousness, even when they aren't high Restful sleep
Paranoia, anger, hostility and anxiousness, even when they aren't high
What are some of the long-term effects of Ecstasy? Permanent brain damage and memory impairment Bloody nose Upset stomach
Permanent brain damage and memory impairment
Some of the long-term effects of inhaling chemicals are: Improved muscle tone and strength Weight gain and obesity Reduced muscle tone and strength
Reduced muscle tone and strength
What are some of the short-term effects of LSD? Severe terrifying thoughts, fear of losing control and fear of insanity and death Physical energy and increased stamina (physical strength and resistance to disease) Increased appetite and decreased body temperature
Severe terrifying thoughts, fear of losing control and fear of insanity and death
What are some of Ritalin's street names? Skittles, Smarties, Vitamin R, Diet Coke M&Ms, Candy, Rocks, Mary Jane Snow, Ash, Beans, Juice
Skittles, Smarties, Vitamin R, Diet Coke
What does crystal meth look like? Small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white rocks Blue pills with cartoons on them A white powder that looks like flour
Small fragments of glass or shiny blue-white rocks
After how many times of using crystal meth can someone become addicted? It takes 3 months of usage to become addicted. Someone can take crystal meth as much as they want and won't ever become addicted. Someone can become addicted to crystal meth the first time it is used.
Someone can become addicted to crystal meth the first time it is used.
What are some street names for meth? Ganja, Hard stuff, Lover's Drug Rocks, Sugar, Charlie, Adam Speed, Crank, Tina and Ice
Speed, Crank, Tina and Ice
What happens to a person's heart rate after inhaling dangerous chemicals? The heart beats irregularly and more rapidly. It isn't affected at all and doesn't change. It beats more regularly.
The heart beats irregularly and more rapidly.
Why do "Roofies" or Rohypnol have the reputation of a "date rape" drug? Because it is frequently used by college students on dates. The user experiences loss of muscle control and confusion, making him or her incapable of resisting. People who take it lose their inhibitions.
The user experiences loss of muscle control and confusion, making him or her incapable of resisting.
Why are some drugs referred to as "depressants"? They eventually lead to depression. They are the opposite of antidepressants. They slow down, or depress, brain functions and breathing.
They slow down, or depress, brain functions and breathing.
What is LSD made from? Household detergents A leafy plant A fungus
a fungus
What does marijuana come from? A root A chemical A plant
a plant
Where does cocaine come from? Man-made in a lab A plant A mushroom
a plant
What are some of the long-term effects of painkillers? Addiction Cancer Heart failure
addiction
Other than the dangers from the drug itself, what other dangers are there from heroin use? Contracting HIV, hepatitis (liver disease) and other diseases caused from infected needles Passing on a contracted disease to sexual partners or newborns All are correct
all are correct
What are some of the short-term effects of Ritalin? Visual hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and violent behavior. All are correct Damage to the lungs and eyes.
all are correct
What painkiller contains oxycodone? Percocet OxyContin All are correct
all are correct
Why is Ritalin abuse dangerous? Large doses of the drug puts stress on the heart and can be fatal. All are correct Kids who abuse it have twice the future rate of street drug use.
all are correct
Why is alcohol harder on teenagers than adults? Because their bodies are still growing. Because they tend to drink more. Because they are underage.
because their bodies are still growing
One use of crack can: Can cause both answer choices Cause greatly increased heartbeat, muscle spasms and convulsions. Be followed by severe depression.
can cause both answer choices
What are some of the long-term effects of heroin? Increased energy Vision loss Collapsed veins and soft tissue infections
collapsed veins and soft tissue infections
Some long-term effects of marijuana are: Increase of productivity and sense of self-fulfillment Resistance to flu and common colds Damage to the lungs and the heart
damage to the lungs and the heart
What are some of the symptoms of drug dependence? Depression and craving for more of the drug Increased heart rate Loss of appetite
depression and craving for more of the drug
Why is Ritalin abused? For its stimulant effects Because it's a prescription drug. For its calming effects
for its stimulant effects
When alcohol is taken with other drugs: It lessens the effects of the other drugs. It lessens the effects of alcohol. It is extremely dangerous and can be fatal.
it is extremely dangerous and can be fatal
What does heroin do when it enters the brain? Makes people remember things they have forgotten. Makes a person think and react slowly. Makes a person more capable to solve problems.
makes a person think and react slowly
What is the most commonly used illicit drug? Marijuana Heroin Ecstasy
marijuana
Which of the statements below is true? Marijuana use increases a teenager's ability to play sports. Marijuana contains over 400 chemicals. Marijuana use makes a teenager more eager to learn.
marijuana contains over 400 chemicals
Many users have reported getting hooked on which drug after the first time they used it? Methamphetamine Ecstasy Marijuana
methamphetamine
Some long-term effects of crack are: Increased awareness Severe depression Permanent hair loss
severe depression
What are some of the short-term effects of heroin? Cravings for sweet and salty foods Spontaneous abortion in pregnant women Flu and headaches
spontaneous abortion in pregnant women
What happens when someone comes down from a cocaine "high"? Nothing really happens. They become deeply depressed and may commit suicide. They are really tired.
they become deeply depressed and may commit suicide
What are some of the side-effects of antidepressants? Violent or suicidal thoughts and actions A high body temperature Liver or lung damage
violent or suicidal thoughts and actions
What are some of the long-term effects of methamphetamine? Cardiovascular (affecting the heart and blood vessels) collapse and brain damage Headaches and increased appetite Flu and allergies
Cardiovascular (affecting the heart and blood vessels) collapse and brain damage
What do inhalants do to the brain? Cause damage to brain tissue. Make it swell. Make it melt and dissolve it.
Cause damage to brain tissue.
What are some of the short-term effects of painkillers? High blood pressure There are no short-term effects. Constipation, sedation, vomiting and weakness
Constipation, sedation, vomiting and weakness
