Prescription, Nonprescription, And Illegal Drugs
Which scenario is an example of external pressure to use drugs? A teen has a genetic tendency to use drugs. A teen feels depressed and decides to try drugs. A friend invites a teen to a party where there are drugs. A teen finds his parent's prescription pain reliever and decides to try it.
A friend invites a teen to a party where there are drugs
Which of these is a commonly abused prescription? opiate pain relievers heroin ecstasy motion sickness pills
NOT motion sickness pills (most likely opiate pain relivers)
Which issue is related to long-term cocaine use? mental alertness paranoia extreme happiness sensitivity to light
Paranoia
Why are over-the-counter drugs often abused? They taste better than prescription drugs. They are legal and easy to access. They do not need to be taken daily. They are more potent than prescription drugs.
They are legal and easy to access
Which nonprescription drug is commonly abused by teens? Ritalin aspirin OxyContin cough syrup
cough syrup
Which characteristic is a sign of drug addiction? regular work attendance easily able to stop taking a drug experiencing legal problems never taking more of a particular drug
experiencing legal problems
Which set of symptoms describes the short-term effects of amphetamines? detached, dream-like state fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy feelings of relaxation or anxiety with possible hallucinations altered senses with difficulty in thinking and impaired memory
fast heart rate with extreme alertness and high energy
Which consequence of drug abuse most directly affects the community? fines criminal record loss of driver's license incarceration
incarceration
Which is a possible consequence of poor decision-making associated with drug abuse? decreased conflict with friends increased safety in automobiles decreased involvement in violence increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy
increased risk of an unplanned pregnancy
Which is a legal consequence associated with drug abuse? putting family members at risk loss of driver's license breakdown of family relationships increased risk of contracting hepatitis C
loss of driver's license
Which drug contains the chemical THC and affects specific receptors in the brain? ecstasy cocaine marijuana amphetamines
marijuana
Which drug has been legalized in some states for use for medical purposes with a prescription? heroin cocaine ecstasy marijuana
marijuana
Which drug is derived from the hemp plant? marijuana ketamine heroin methamphetamine
marijuana
Which characteristic is associated with drug abuse? financial stability poor decision making decreased family difficulties increased personal safety
poor decision making
Which consequence can occur if a mother uses drugs during pregnancy? allergies high birth weight longer term pregnancy sudden infant death syndrome
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? use the drug in half the dosage to avoid side effects take the drug according to her mother's instructions take the drug according to package instructions use the drug in double dosage every time she feels sick
take the drug according to package instructions
Based on internal pressure, which reason might a person give for experimenting with drugs? thrill seeking peer pressure self-improvement celebrity influence
thrill seeking
