Health

Nerve cells that are destroyed by alcohol abuse

usually cannot grow again.

You can lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke if you learn to manage your stress.

True

_____________ contains nicotine.

Tobacco

When a drug dependent person stops taking that drug his or her body demonstrates symptoms known as _______.

withdrawal.

Arrange the basic human needs in order according to Maslow's hierarchy, starting at the bottom and ending at the top.

physiological needs, safety, belonging, esteem

Everyone responds the same in similar situations.

False

Taking too much of a drug that leads to coma or death is called a(n)

overdose

If a person cannot pay attention, concentrate, and/or is very hyperactive with impulsive behavior, they may be showing signs of which of the following conditions?

ADHD

Which of the following is a risk factor for depression?

A major life change.

Which of the following are physical signs of drug abuse and addiction?

All of the above

Which of the following is the best example of drug abuse?

Deliberately taking cold medication when you aren't ill or showing symptoms.

Which of the following is true about "eustress"?

Eustress is positive stress.

A drug that speeds up activities of the central nervous system is known as a depressant.

False

Alcohol is a stimulant.

False

It is easier to say no to drugs and alcohol when you hang out with people who use the substances.

False

It is impossible for a person to become addicted to drugs after the first try?

False

Why is suicide awareness important?

all of these

Which factor may put a person at risk for suicidal behavior?

Feeling like he has no friends.

You and a friend are at a party where almost everyone is drinking. Your friend, who has had only two or three beers, offers to drive you home. What should you do?

Make sure your friend doesn't drive at all and call a parent for a ride.

Which teen is least likely to abuse drugs?

Nancy has a good relationship with her parents.

Which of the following statements about the risks of drug abuse is true?

People dependent on psychoactive drugs may experience life threatening symptoms when they quit abusing drugs.

Which of the following statements about stress is NOT true?

Stress will always effect your body and mind negatively.

What should you do if you have suicidal thoughts?

Talk to someone

Which of the following is the best thing to do if your friend abuses drugs?

Tell a trusted adult

A healthy lifestyle includes good mental and emotional well being.

True

Alcohol and other drug use among our nation's youth remains a major public health problem?

True

Bulimia can begin with a weight-loss diet.

True

Caffeine is a drug.

True

Hallucinogens are strong mood changing drugs with unpredictable psychological effects.

True

LSD, marijuana, and ecstasy are categorized as schedule I drugs.

True

Repeated drug use may lead to drug tolerance which occurs when a user requires larger amounts of the drug to achieve the desired effect.

True

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 14 - 24 years old.

True

Which of the following is a negative coping skill?

Withdrawing from positive activities

Self-actualization is

achieving one's full potential, including artistic expression.

What is the substance responsible for providing us quick (instant) energy to deal with emergency situations.

adrenaline

What is the correct order of the three stages of the body's stress response?

alarm stage, resistance stage, exhaustion stage

People who cannot control their use of alcohol suffer from a disease called ________.

alcoholism.

Many people undergo behavior changes in their teens, which of the following is an example?

all of the above

Which of the following are risk factors for drug abuse and addiction?

all of the above

Scientist who study addiction have proven that a person is more at risk of becoming an addict if

all of the above are correct

Which of the following is helpful when managing your stress level?

all of the above are correct

People can become addicted to prescription medications if

both b and c are correct you take medication not prescribed to them. the medication is taken as directed.

People with low self-esteem show all of the following characteristics except which one?

bouncing back quickly from setbacks

Stimulants are drugs that

can cause tumors or cancer.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main groups of psychoactive drugs.

cocaine

Which of the following is a helpful way to cope with your emotions?

confronting the situation head on

Which of the following is a NOT a warning sign for suicide?

demonstrating positive coping skills

A substance that slows down the normal function of the central nervous system is called a ____.

depressant.

Which of the following drugs will most likely cause the following symptoms: lack of energy, drowsiness, slurred speech, and a lower respiration rate.

depressants.

A stressor is a(n)

event or situation that causes stress.

When you forget your P.E. clothes, have too much homework and have soccer and basketball practice after school, these types of stressors are:

everyday problems

When the problems and stress in your life become too difficult to manage, you should

find someone to talk to.

Which of the following is NOT a physiological need from Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

friends

Which of the following illegal drug is related to the legal painkiller morphine?

heroin

A chemical substance that people of any age may not lawfully manufacture, possess, buy, or sell is known as a(n)

illegal drug

Tolerance causes a drinker's body to need

increasingly larger amounts of alcohol to achieve the original effect.

What commonly happens to self-esteem when a child enters adolescence?

it decreases

Which of the following is NOT true of adrenaline?

it is located in your liver

Which of the following is a sign of possible drug abuse?

major changes in behavior or personality

An illness that affects the brain and reduces a person's ability to cope, to adjust to every day life changes, or to get along with others is called a(n)

mental disorder

Which of the following mental illness does NOT begin during adolescence?

post-traumatic stress disorder

The flight or fight response

refers to your body's physical and chemical response to stress

A boy at school continues to pressure you into trying/using drugs, the best thing to do is

remove yourself from the situation.

Which of the following is an example of using a drug appropriately?

taking medication according to the instructions on the label.

Someone with good mental and emotional health demonstrates which of the following traits?

the ability to look at the positive side of a situation.

Which of the following is NOT an example of drug misuse?

using prescription medication appropriately